Iowa Business Report

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition
May 26, 2026    

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Red Oak) on the economic importance of year-round E-15 legislation passing Congress this year. 

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition
May 25, 2026         

National financial journalist Jordan Goodman assesses the job market for college graduates this year. 

On the Iowa Business Report weekend edition:

* Ken Chester tells how his forthcoming book, "Two-Hour Entrepreneur," can help turn your idea into reality

* Financial journalist Jordan Goodman describes the bleak job outlook for this year's college graduates

* In our business profile, we'll reintroduce you to Dwight Reed of AONMeetings of Des Moines

The Iowa Business Report is presented by the Iowa Business Council, online at iowabusinesscouncil.org. Additional support comes from the Iowa Secretary of State, sos.iowa.gov/protectyourbusiness.

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition
May 22, 2026          

Ken Chester, author of the forthcoming book "Two-Hour Entrepreneur," on what he learned about himself and his businesses after writing the book. 

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
May 21, 2026         

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Mike Naig on the possible benefits to Iowa producers from new trade promises made by China. 

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
May 20, 2026         

Jamie Rich of Wendler, Inc., which recently moved to Cedar Rapids from its Amana home of the previous half century. 

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition
May 19, 2026        

Brad Zaun, regional administrator for the Small Business Administration in Iowa, on programs SBA offers to new and expanding small businesses. 

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition
May 18, 2026            

National financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the naming of a new chair of the Federal Reserve Board, and how that might impact the current split on the board regarding policy. 

On the Iowa Business Report weekend edition:

* Brad Zaun of the Small Business Administration discusses how small businesses are faring and how SBA can help

* A century-old Iowa-based business will remain in the state as part of corporate reorganization

* In our business profile, we'll introduce you to Jamie Rich of Wendler, Inc. of Cedar Rapids

The Iowa Business Report is presented by the Iowa Business Council, online at iowabusinesscouncil.org. Additional support comes from the Iowa Secretary of State, sos.iowa.gov/protectyourbusiness.

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition
May 15, 2026           

Phil Kerpen of American Commitment on the adverse impact on food packaging in the U.S. due to tariffs imposed on foreign tinplate steel.