Iowa Business Report

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
March 13, 2024       

Jerry Ecklund of Unverferth Manufacturing, which has again greatly expanded its facility in Shell Rock.

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition
March 12, 2024       

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird on the outcome of a lawsuit her office filed against the federal Environmental Protection Agency which will allow E-15 to be sold year-round in Iowa.

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition
March 11, 2024       

Financial journalist Jordan Goodman notes that the February jobs report released last Friday is not as robust as it seems, when put in full context.

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report: 

The Iowa Business Council's annual Iowa Competitive Dashboard report was recently released; IBC president Joe Murphy shares more of the data, along with the proposed action plan for responding to what the data shows.

Financial journalist Jordan Goodman says last Friday's monthly jobs report was not as positive as the headlines may make it seem.
 
And in this week's "Business Profile", you'll hear about a unique partnership between three Iowa-owned, third-generation family businesses to benefit Iowa State University and the ag industry.

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
March 08, 2024      

Dr. Matt Kettman on the benefits of a mentally and physically healthy workforce. 

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
March 07, 2024      

Phil Kerpen of American Commitment on signs seen by the American public leading to a lack of optimism about the U.S. economy, despite government data on the topic.

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
March 06, 2024        

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Mike Naig on the benefits of Iowa's trade relationship with Mexico.

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition
March 05, 2024       

Joe Murphy of the Iowa Business Council regarding actions that should be taken in light of data from this year's Iowa Competitive Dashboard report.

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition
March 04, 2024       

Financial journalist Jordan Goodman on expectations the Federal Reserve will not cut interest rates at its meeting later this month.

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report: 

The annual Iowa Competitive Dashboard report was released by the Iowa Business Council last week. IBC president Joe Murphy shares some of the findings.

John Deere has announced its newest tractor line will be made exclusively in Iowa.
 
And in this week's "Business Profile", you'll hear from Chuck Paulsen of BankIowa.

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.