Iowa Business Report
Now in its sixth year, the "Iowa Business Report” is a weekly half-hour radio program featuring interviews about business, government, the economy, jobs, trade, and investments. Each program also includes a “Business Profile” segment, telling the story of one Iowa-based company and its impact. The "Iowa Business Report" also airs as a weekday two-minute feature. The "Iowa Business Report" is presented with support from the Iowa Business Council (iowabusinesscouncil.org). The program is a copyrighted production of Totally Iowa Media, which is solely responsible for its content.
Episodes
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
Feb. 05, 2026
Dwight Reed, founder of Des Moines-based video conferencing platform AON Meetings, which has expanded globally in just five years.
Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
Feb. 04, 2026
Bill Menner of the Iowa Rural Development Council on the annual Iowa Rural Summit to be held in Dubuque in April.
Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition
Feb. 03, 2026
Thomas Aiello of the National Taxpayers Union on why the proposed cap on credit card interest rates will wind up hurting the people supporters claim to want to help.
Iowa Business Report Monday Edition
Feb. 02, 2026
National financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the reasons why gold and silver have soared to record high levels this year.
On the Iowa Business Report weekend edition:
* Right-to-work states do better economically than forced-union states, according to Mark Mix of the National Right to Work Committee
* Research from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach shows continued tight economic conditions for the state's farmers
* In our business profile, we'll reintroduce you to Bill Verbeten of FMC Corporation
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Iowa Business Report Friday Edition
Jan. 30, 2026
Mark Mix of the National Right to Work Committee on the economic benefits of right-to-work states vs. forced-union states.
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
Jan. 29, 2026
David Deeds of JSA Development of Waterloo on revitalizing downtown buildings as catalysts for area growth.
Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
Jan. 28, 2026
Phil Kerpen of American Commitment on key points to watch in determining if the U.S. economy will be healthy in 2026.
Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition
Jan. 27, 2026
National financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the federal reserve board meeting beginning today--whether rates will change, and why this meeting is unique.
Iowa Business Report Monday Edition
Jan. 26, 2026
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird on consumer protection and business items before the Iowa legislature this session.
On the Iowa Business Report weekend edition:
* An assessment of the health of the U.S. economy by policy analyst Phil Kerpen, president of American Commitment
* Gov. Kim Reynolds outlines key provisions of her property tax reform proposal
* In our business profile, you'll meet David Deeds of JSA Development of Waterloo
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Iowa Business Report Friday Edition
Jan. 23, 2026
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture & Land Stewardship Mike Naig on the provisions of the Iowa Farm Act pending in the Iowa legislature.
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
Jan. 22, 2026
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds outlines key components of her property tax reform proposal.
Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
Jan. 21, 2026
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate on a legislative proposal to help his office crack down on fraudulent businesses more quickly.
Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition
Jan. 20, 2026
Chris Hagenow of Iowans for Tax Relief on components his group would like to see in any property tax reform bill this legislative session.
Iowa Business Report Monday Edition
Jan. 19, 2026
National financial journalist Jordan Goodman on why the stock market has started strong in 2026.
On the Iowa Business Report weekend edition:
* Legislative priorities are shared by Iowa Secretary of Agriculture & Land Stewardship Mike Naig, Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, and Chris Hagenow, president of Iowans for Tax Relief
* The Radicle Corn Challenge was announced to seek new outlets for corn produced in the U.S.
* In our business profile, you'll meet Corey Jorgenson of Shell Rock...
Iowa Business Report Friday Edition
Jan. 16, 2026
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Red Oak) on the prospects for avoiding another partial government shutdown in two weeks.
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
Jan. 15, 2026
Phil Kerpen of American Commitment highlights some of the business-related provisions of the reconciliation bill signed into law last July.
Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
Jan. 14, 2026
National financial journalist Jordan Goodman reviews the jobs data released by the federal government last Friday.
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