Iowa Business Report

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report: 

Agriculture is a key component of Iowa's economy; Iowa State University economist Dr. Chad Hart examines the economic climate as the 2024 planting season is underway.

A major dairy products company is building a new manufacturing plant in Boone.  
 
And in this week's "Business Profile",  you'll hear about West Side Salvage of Atkins in a conversation with company CEO Alex Kowalski.

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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
April 26, 2024        

Kelsey Sutter, marketing and programs director for the Iowa Pork Producers Association, on the group's annual Iowa's Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin Contest, which received some 10,000 nominations last year alone.

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
April 25, 2024        

Alex Kowalski of West Side Salvage on how a loyal customer base and workforce helped lead to a smooth ownership transition this year. 

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
April 24, 2024       

Erin Murphy of The Gazette on the end-of-session tax rate reduction approved by the Iowa House and Senate late last week. 

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition
April 23, 2024       

Rep. Zach Nunn (R-IA03) on his proposed legislation to give relief to small businesses burdened by government red tape.

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition
April 22, 2024       

Financial journalist Jordan Goodman reviews last week's CPI and PPI data, and tells what it means for interest rates and markets. 

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report: 

The opportunities and challenges of attracting business to the state is discussed by Iowa Economic Development Authority director Debi Durham.

Congressman Zach Nunn (R-IA03) is working to reduce government red tape adversely affecting small businesses through introduction of a new bill on the topic. 
 
And in this week's "Business Profile",  you'll hear about Around the Corner Productions in Cedar Falls in a conversation with founder and president Eric Braley.

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
April 19, 2024       

Iowa agriculture secretary Mike Naig talks about the federal government's failure to allow E-15 to be sold during summer 2024. 

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
April 18, 2024       

Eric Braley of Around the Corner Productions tells how his business started nearly 20 years ago.

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
April 17, 2024   

U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley (R-IA) on dim prospects for a new five-year farm bill to be passed by Congress this year.