Iowa Business Report

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

October 10, 2025 2 mins

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition
Oct. 10, 2025        

Joe Murphy of the Iowa Business Council with data from the group's new quarterly economic outlook survey. 

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Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
Oct. 08, 2025      

U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley (R-New Hartford) on direct impacts to Iowans resulting from the federal government shutdown. 

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Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
Oct. 09, 2025       

National financial journalist Jordan Goodman on why the electric vehicle industry is preparing for a drop in sales. 

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Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition
Oct. 07, 2025        

Boris Shekhter of Helix Electric, a contractor hiring 400 skilled professionals for a data center building project near Cedar Rapids. 

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Iowa Business Report Monday Edition
Oct. 06, 2025       

National financial journalist Jordan Goodman assesses the impact of the federal government shutdown on the U.S. economy. 

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Iowa Business Report Friday Edition
Oct. 03, 2025      

Joe Murphy of the Iowa Business Council on steps taken by Iowa businesses to protect them from outside forces adversely impacting business. 

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Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
Oct. 02, 2025     

Heather Hoskins of Ajinomoto Health and Nutrition in Eddyville, the nation's only producer of MSG. 

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Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition
Sep. 30, 2025     

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) on bipartisan legislation that could lead to lower fertilizer costs for Iowa farmers. 

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Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
Oct. 01, 2025      

Nicole Crain of the Iowa Association of Business & Industry on the impact of manufacturing in the state; October is national Manufacturing Month.

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Iowa Business Report Monday Edition
Sep. 29, 2025    

National financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the impact of tariffs, particularly on small business. 

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September 28, 2025 22 mins
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Iowa Business Report Friday Edition
Sep. 26, 2025     

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Mike Naig on the impact of an Iowa trade delegation trip to India this month. 

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Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
Sep. 25, 2025    

Nicole Crain of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry with results from the group's new quarterly business outlook survey. 

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Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
Sep. 24, 2025    

John Izer of Ribeye Shack, a food truck traveling across Iowa serving at various fairs and events. 

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Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition
Sep. 23, 2025     

Rep. Zach Nunn (R-IA03) on legislation he introduced to help provide public/private workforce connections for young people. 

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Iowa Business Report Monday Edition
Sep. 22, 2025    

Financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the impact of the Federal Reserve lowering interest rates last week. 

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September 21, 2025 22 mins
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Iowa Business Report Friday Edition
Sep. 19, 2025      

Sammy Petersen of the family-owned and operated Bloomsbury Farm agritourism business west of Cedar Rapids discusses the history of the business. 

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Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
Sep. 18, 2025      

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird with a warning about the latest round of job scams. 

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