Iowa Business Report

Iowa Business Report Tuesday EditionMay 19, 2026        Brad Zaun, regional administrator for the Small Business Administration in Iowa, on programs SBA offers to new and expanding small businesses. 

Iowa Business Report Monday EditionMay 18, 2026            National financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the naming of a new chair of the Federal Reserve Board, and how that might impact the current split on the board regarding policy. 

On the Iowa Business Report weekend edition:* Brad Zaun of the Small Business Administration discusses how small businesses are faring and how SBA can help* A century-old Iowa-based business will remain in the state as part of corporate reorganization* In our business profile, we'll introduce you to Jamie Rich of Wendler, Inc. of Cedar RapidsThe Iowa Business Report is presented by the Iowa Business Council, online at iowabusinesscouncil.org. Additional support comes from the Iowa Secretary of State, sos.iowa.gov/protectyourbusiness.

Iowa Business Report Friday EditionMay 15, 2026           Phil Kerpen of American Commitment on the adverse impact on food packaging in the U.S. due to tariffs imposed on foreign tinplate steel. 

Iowa Business Report Thursday EditionMay 14, 2026          U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley (R-New Hartford) on what he hopes will come from President Trump's meetings in China this week. 

Iowa Business Report Wednesday EditionMay 13, 2026         Jack Taddeo of Bar-B-Clean in Des Moines, a franchise business filling a need for both homeowners and renters. 

Iowa Business Report Tuesday EditionMay 12, 2026        Bryan Riley of the National Taxpayers Union's Free Trade Initiative, on why tariffs on imported steel actually hurt the U.S.'s domestic auto industry. 

Iowa Business Report Monday EditionMay 11, 2026       Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird on Iowa's new law regulating digital financial kiosks, or crypto ATMs. 

On the Iowa Business Report weekend edition:* Bryan Riley of the National Taxpayers Union's Free Trade Initiative discusses the unintended adverse consequences of tariffs to U.S. businesses * Four products remain in this year's "Coolest Thing Made in Iowa" competition* In our business profile, we'll reintroduce you to Mark Collins of Drone Xperts of ElkaderThe Iowa Business Report is presented by the Iowa Business Council, online at iowabusinesscouncil.org. Additional support comes from the Iowa Secretary of State, sos.iowa.gov/protectyourbusiness.

Iowa Business Report Friday EditionMay 08, 2026      National financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the financial pressures faced by so-called "budget" airlines. 

Iowa Business Report Wednesday EditionMay 06, 2026    Tim Doescher of Unleash Prosperity on the adverse impact on the economy if a 10 percent cap on credit card interest rates is imposed. 

Iowa Business Report Thursday EditionMay 07, 2026     U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins on the "Product of the USA" labeling program. 

Iowa Business Report Tuesday EditionMay 05, 2026    U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Red Oak) on her annual Entrepreneur Expo to be held in Ames on June 30. 

Iowa Business Report Monday EditionMay 04, 2026    National financial journalist Jordan Goodman recapping the most recent actions of the Federal Reserve Board. 

On the Iowa Business Report weekend edition:* Craig Copeland of the Employee Benefit Research Institute shares new data showing Americans are less confident about funding their retirement than in the past  * U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Red Oak) previews her annual Entrepreneur Expo to be held in Ames in June* In our business profile, we'll introduce you to Michael Libbie of the National Tractor Parts Dealer AssociationThe Iowa Business Report is presented by the Iowa Business Council, online at iowabusinesscouncil.org. Additional support comes from the Iowa Secretary of State, sos.iowa.gov/protectyourbusiness.

Iowa Business Report Friday EditionMay 01, 2026       Craig Copeland of the Employee Benefit Research Institute shares new data showing Americans are less confident about funding their retirement than in the past. 

Iowa Business Report Thursday EditionApr. 30, 2026      Iowa Secretary of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Mike Naig on how property tax reform proposals affect the state's ag economy. 

Iowa Business Report Wednesday EditionApr. 29, 2026     U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn (R-IA03) on a provision in the proposed federal farm bill that would assist young farmers as they start their farming operations. 

Iowa Business Report Tuesday EditionApr. 28, 2026    U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Red Oak) on proposed packaged legislation to limit waste and fraud of taxpayer dollars. 

Iowa Business Report Monday EditionApr. 27, 2026       National financial journalist Jordan Goodman on a jury finding a leading concert promoter has created an unfair ticket monopoly. 

On the Iowa Business Report weekend edition:* U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins discusses the farm economy * Ben Murrey of Common Sense Institute Iowa shares data from a new report on Iowa demographics and their impact on the economy* In our business profile, we'll introduce you to Jack Taddeo of Bar-B-Clean in Des MoinesThe Iowa Business Report is presented by the Iowa Business Council, online at iowabusinesscouncil.org. Additional support comes from the Iowa Secretary of State, sos.iowa.gov/protectyourbusiness.

Iowa Business Report Friday EditionApr. 24, 2026    U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on the outlook for American agriculture in 2026. 

Iowa Business Report Thursday EditionApr. 23, 2026       Will Hild of Consumers' Research on the financial implications of insurance companies that focus on issues beyond policyholder care. 

Iowa Business Report Wednesday EditionApr. 22, 2026      Ben Murrey of Common Sense Institute Iowa on Iowa's shifting demographics and how that impacts the state's economy. 

Iowa Business Report Tuesday EditionApr. 21, 2026     Mitch Rollins of Always On Energy Research on why conserving energy no longer means you pay smaller electricity bills. 

Iowa Business Report Monday EditionApr. 20, 2026     National financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the wide-ranging economic impact of the conflict in the Middle East. 

Iowa Business Report Friday EditionApr. 17, 2026    U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley (R-New Hartford) on action Congress could take to help Iowa's ag economy. 

Iowa Business Report Thursday EditionApr. 16, 2026   Kelsey Sutter of Iowa Pork on the economic impact of the group's annual "Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin in Iowa" contest. 

Iowa Business Report Wednesday EditionApr. 15, 2026  Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird on this year's Consumer Protection Hero Award recipients. 

Iowa Business Report Tuesday EditionApr. 14, 2026 Richard Stern of Advancing American Freedom on the adverse impact on American small business due to uncertainty and government regulation. 

Iowa Business Report Monday EditionApr. 13, 2026  National financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the large tech companies planning initial public offerings yet this year. 

On the Iowa Business Report weekend edition:* Tracy Byrnes, author of "Deduct Everything," on tax implications of the One Big Beautiful Bill signed into law last July* An Iowa business group says members are optimistic about the upcoming quarter* In our business profile, we'll introduce you to Blake Duden of American Autonomy/Acre Connect of SolonThe Iowa Business Report is presented by the Iowa Business Council, online at iowabusinesscouncil.org. Additional support comes from the Iowa Secretary of State, sos.iowa.gov/protectyourbusiness.

Iowa Business Report Friday EditionApr. 10, 2026       Financial analyst and author Tracy Byrnes on tax law changes that have been misunderstood by many. 

Iowa Business Report Thursday EditionApr. 09, 2026      Joe Murphy of the Iowa Business Council shares data from the group's new quarterly Economic Outlook Survey. 

Iowa Business Report Wednesday EditionApr. 08, 2026     Iowa House Speaker Pat Grassley (R-New Hartford) on proposed property tax reform legislation. 

Iowa Business Report Tuesday EditionApr. 07, 2026    Keith Hall of the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) on the tax benefits afforded to small businesses thanks to federal tax law changes in the past year. 

Iowa Business Report Monday EditionApr. 06, 2026   National financial journalist Jordan Goodman breaks down the better-than-expected federal jobs report released last Friday. 

On the Iowa Business Report weekend edition:* We hear from Clifton Lambreth, one of the authors of the new book, "Ad Man 2.0"* The secular aspects of Easter mean big money for retailers* In our business profile, we'll reintroduce you to Christopher Hale of Smartphones Plus of HiawathaThe Iowa Business Report is presented by the Iowa Business Council, online at iowabusinesscouncil.org. Additional support comes from the Iowa Secretary of State, sos.iowa.gov/protectyourbusiness.

Iowa Business Report Friday EditionApr. 03, 2026  Wynton Hall, author of the new New York Times bestselling book "Code Red," on the growth and impact of artificial intelligence. 

Iowa Business Report Thursday EditionApr. 02, 2026 Jason Mulvihill of the Association for Consumer Debt Relief on Iowa regulations limiting debt relief companies, and a proposal to change those rules.

Iowa Business Report Wednesday EditionApr. 01, 2026Nicole Crain of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry shares details from the group's new quarterly member survey.          

Iowa Business Report Tuesday EditionMar. 31, 2026        Michael Toth of the Civitas Institute on the role of railroads in supporting the U.S. supply chain now and in the future. 

Iowa Business Report Monday EditionMar. 30, 2026       National financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the possible end of the petrodollar recycling system and its impact on the U.S. national debt. 

On the Iowa Business Report weekend edition:* More data from the new annual Iowa's Competitive Dashboard report, from Joe Murphy of the Iowa Business Council* Iowa is the most affordable state in the country, according to a report from the Common Sense Institute* In our business profile, we'll introduce you to Clay McBride and Logan Merchant of Beast and Bird, a restaurant in VintonThe Iowa Business Report is presented by the Iowa Business Council, online at iowabusinesscouncil.org. Additional support comes from the Iowa Secretary of State, sos.iowa.gov/protectyourbusiness.

Iowa Business Report Friday EditionMar. 27, 2026      Joe Murphy of the Iowa Business Council, sharing more information from this year's Iowa's Competitive Dashboard report. 

Iowa Business Report Thursday EditionMar. 26, 2026     Clay McBride and Logan Merchant, two of the owners of the popular Vinton restaurant Beast and Bird. 

Iowa Business Report Wednesday EditionMar. 25, 2026    Jeff Margrett of FIRST Robotics on the Iowa regional competition to be held in Cedar Falls this week. 

Iowa Business Report Tuesday EditionMar. 24, 2026      Iowa Secretary of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Mike Naig on the outlook for farmers on this National Ag Day. 

Iowa Business Report Monday EditionMar. 23, 2026      National financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the Federal Reserve vote to not change interest rates last week. 

On the Iowa Business Report weekend edition:* It's time for the annual "Coolest Thing Made in Iowa" contest; Nicole Crain of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry tells how you can nominate products for this year's competition* FIRST Robotics returns to Cedar Falls this week for its annual high school competition; Jeff Margrett of FIRST Robotics has details* In our business profile, we'll reintroduce you to Sammy Petersen of Bloomsbury Farm as they prepare for their spring Bunny Bash and egg hunt eventsThe Iowa Business Report is presented by the Iowa Business Council, online at iowabusinesscouncil.org. Additional support comes from the Iowa Secretary of State, sos.iowa.gov/protectyourbusiness.