Iowa Business Report

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report: 

Economics researcher Susannah Barnes says data proves that inflation from high government spending actually economically hurts those the government programs are supposed to help.

Political spending is high as the June Iowa primary election nears.
 
And in this week's "Business Profile",  we'll revisit the origins of the American Free Enterprise Chamber of Commerce with CEO Gentry Collins.

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Support for the Iowa Business Report radio program and podcast comes from the Iowa Business Council, online at iowabusinesscouncil.org.       

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition
May 31, 2024         

Doug Fricke of the National Pork Producers Council previews next week's World Pork Expo to be held in Des Moines. 

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
May 30, 2024         

Legislative liaison Lauren Stewart on the merits of health care reform to allow health savings accounts for all Americans.

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
May 29, 2024         

Financial journalist Jordan Goodman says SEC approval of another crypto-currency exchange traded fund (ETF) will make investing in crypto easier for the average person.

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition
May 28, 2024         

Brad Hartkopf of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry on efforts made by state officials to address child care issues in the workplace. 

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition
May 27, 2024         

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Mike Naig talks about the difficulty getting a five-year farm bill passed in Washington, D.C. during an election year. 

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report: 

We review key pieces of legislation approved by the 2024 general assembly with J.D. Davis and Brad Hartkopf of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry.

The Iowa district office of the Small Business Administration has named Cedar Rapids its "Iowa Small Business Community of the Year".
 
And in this week's "Business Profile",  we continue a conversation with Doug Oldakerm executive vice president of Security National Bank of Omaha.

For more, go to totallyiowa.com and click on the "radio programs" link.   
 
Support for the Iowa Business Report radio program and podcast comes from the Iowa Business Council, online at iowabusinesscouncil.org.        

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition
May 24, 2024         

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) on the frustration farm state lawmakers feel about there not being enough "farm" in the "farm bill". 

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
May 23, 2024         

Phil Kerpen of American Commitment on the disconnect between inflation and economic numbers, and public perception. 

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
May 22, 2024        

Investor Art Ally of Timothy Plan, who expresses concern about the American economy given the high levels of consumer and governmental debt.