Iowa Business Report

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
February 07, 2024      

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Mike Naig on the wisdom of federal electric vehicle mandates, especially given their lack of performance during last month's winter weather.

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition
February 06, 2024     

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on the benefits of hosting the first-in-the-nation presidential precinct caucuses to Iowa's broad economic development efforts.

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition
February 05, 2024     

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) on the federal Department of Education's FAFSA form delay, resulting in the loss of thousands of dollars of federal college aid for Iowa families.

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report: 

There is enough optimism about Iowa's economy during the first half of 2024 that a majority of businesses surveyed are planning capital expenditures. Joe Murphy of the Iowa Business Council shares data from his group's latest quarterly survey.

It's tax time, and the Iowa Department of Revenue is ready.
 
And in this week's "Business Profile", you'll hear from Blake Renaud, founder and CEO of the Pickle Play app and website, designed in Cedar Falls, to help the growing number of pickleball players learn about the game and find court space.

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
February 02, 2024    

Blake Renaud, founder of the "PicklePlay" app, designed in Cedar Falls, to allow users to search to find a pickleball court in their area across the country.

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
February 01, 2024    

Joe Murphy of the Iowa Business Council shares data from the group's most recent quarterly member survey.

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
January 31, 2024    

Economist Aaron Hedlund on why polls show Americans have negative feelings about the U.S. economy.

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition
January 30, 2024       

Jon Sargent, president and CEO of Ames-based Todd and Sargent, which celebrated its 90th anniversary last year.

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition
January 29, 2024       

Financial journalist Jordan Goodman shares data on the slumping U.S. housing market.

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report: 

Iowa has become the fourth state in which the Common Sense Institute operates. CSI president and CEO Kristin Strohm explains the purpose of this non-partisan research organization.

Iowa businesses may have to utilize the federal E-Verify program if legislation pending in the Iowa House passes this session. 
 
And in this week's "Business Profile", we'll talk with Jon Sargent of Todd & Sargent, a 90-year-old family-owned construction business in Ames.

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.