Iowa Business Report

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.        

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition
January 26, 2024      

Kristin Strohm, president and CEO of the Common Sense Institute, which expanded into Iowa earlier this month.

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
January 25, 2024      

Shelby Doyle of the National School Choice Foundation on "national school choice week" and the economic impact of revised school choice laws across the country.

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
January 24, 2024      

State Auditor Rob Sand on a report released by his office Tuesday documenting property tax levy amounts across Iowa.

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition
January 23, 2024      

Iowa Soybean Association president-elect Brent Swart discusses the challenges facing the industry as 2024 begins. 

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition
January 22, 2024     

Financial journalist Jordan Goodman reacts to Congress passing another limited spending resolution to avert a partial government shutdown.

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report: 

Businesses are increasingly concerned about providing for the physical and mental health of their workforce. Dr. Matt Kettman of Cedar Valley Medical Specialists in Waterloo discusses the benefits of a healthy workforce, and how employers can lead the conversation.

Many of us have failed to use those gift cards we receive, leading to "National Use Your Gift Card Day" on January 20.
 
And in this week's "Business Profile", we'll talk with Jerry Ecklund of Unverferth Manufacturing, a four-generation family-owned company with an expanding workforce and operation near Shell Rock, Iowa.

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
January 19, 2024     

Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-IA04) on the continuing federal budget battles in Washington, D.C. 

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
January 18, 2024    

Todd Hutcheson of Advance Iowa talks about upcoming Foundry 4.0 workshops featuring material of interest to Iowa manufacturers.

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
January 17, 2024     

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