Iowa Business Report

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.

Iowa Business Report Friday EditionMar. 20, 2026     Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird on the prevalence of frauds and scams, including one taking advantage of a fallen Iowa military member. 

Iowa Business Report Thursday EditionMar. 19, 2026     Nicole Crain of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry on this year's "Coolest Thing Made in Iowa" contest. 

Iowa Business Report Wednesday EditionMar. 18, 2026     U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley (R-New Hartford) on the impact of Trump Administration tariffs that were recently blocked by the U.S. Supreme Court. 

Iowa Business Report Tuesday EditionMar. 17, 2026     National financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the large number of white-collar layoffs tied to artificial intelligence (AI). 

Iowa Business Report Monday EditionMar. 16, 2026     Jon Decker of American Commitment on ag technology limits that could result from Iowa's proposed "right to repair" law. 

On the Iowa Business Report weekend edition:* The new Iowa's Competitive Dashboard report for 2026 was just released; Joe Murphy of the Iowa Business Council shares details* Proposed "Right to Repair" legislation could actually slow agricultural technology* In our business profile, we'll reintroduce you to Jeff Kolb of the Butler-Grundy Development AllianceThe 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. 13, 2026    Dr. Chad Hart of Iowa State University on the 2026 ag market outlook. 

Iowa Business Report Thursday EditionMar. 12, 2026     Tyler Hemer, co-owner of Fairview Ag in Waverly, on how their services can make farmers more efficient. 

Iowa Business Report Wednesday EditionMar. 11, 2026    Joe Murphy of the Iowa Business Council on data found in the group's annual Iowa's Competitive Dashboard report, released yesterday. 

Iowa Business Report Tuesday EditionMar. 10, 2026        Bruce McClary of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling on the record amount of consumer debt currently held by Americans. 

Iowa Business Report Monday EditionMar. 09, 2026        National financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the surprisingly poor national jobs report released last Friday. 

On the Iowa Business Report weekend edition:* Since Iowa's economy is dependent upon agriculture, Dr. Chad Hart of Iowa State University gives us insight into the 2026 ag market outlook* The number of farms, and farm acres, continues to decline* In our business profile, we'll introduce you to Tyler Hemer, co-owner of Fairview Ag in WaverlyThe 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. 06, 2026       Iowa Lottery CEO Matt Strawn on the new national game, "Millionaire for Life".

Iowa Business Report Thursday EditionMar. 05, 2026      U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Red Oak) on the economic impact of the presidential order designating glyphosate as essential to national food security. 

Iowa Business Report Wednesday EditionMar. 04, 2026      Bob Monchamp of Revolution Concrete Mixers on why the company expanded in Waverly. 

Iowa Business Report Tuesday EditionMar. 03, 2026     Ben Murrey of Common Sense Institute Iowa on new data the group has compiled showing the impact of "brain drain" on Iowa's economy. 

Iowa Business Report Monday EditionMar. 02, 2026      National financial journalist Jordan Goodman on U.S. automakers rethinking production of EVs in the wake of plunging sales levels. 

On the Iowa Business Report weekend edition:* Iowa's "brain drain" is costing the state's economy a significant amount; Ben Murrey of Common Sense Institute Iowa shares data from their new report* National financial journalist Jordan Goodman says American automakers are rethinking production of electric vehicles* In our business profile, we'll introduce you to Bob Monchamp of Revolution Concrete Mixers of WaverlyThe 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 EditionFeb. 27, 2026        Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird noting the most frequent consumer complaint her office received last year. 

Iowa Business Report Thursday EditionFeb. 26, 2026    Congressman Zach Nunn (R-IA03) on the prospects of Congress passing a new five-year farm bill this year. 

Iowa Business Report Wednesday EditionFeb. 25, 2026        National financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the impact of tariffs on the U.S. economy. 

Iowa Business Report Tuesday EditionFeb. 24, 2026       Jason Isaac of the American Energy Institute on the impact of the elimination of the EPA "endangerment finding" rule earlier this month. 

Iowa Business Report Monday EditionFeb. 23, 2026      Pete Sepp of the National Taxpayers Union on how the federal debt crisis is adversely impacting business and the economy. 

On the Iowa Business Report weekend edition:* The federal budget crisis is impacting consumers, business, and the economy as a whole, according to Pete Sepp of the National Taxpayers Union* Jason Isaac of the American Energy Institute says changes in EPA rules will positively impact automobiles now, with wider impact on a broad scale later* In our business profile, we'll introduce you to Wendy Yuengling, sixth-generation family member of the Yuengling brewery, whose products are now available in IowaThe 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 EditionFeb. 20, 2026  Marc Busch of the Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University, cautioning that Commerce Department action could lead to new tariffs for--and shortages of--medical equipment in the U.S. 

Iowa Business Report Thursday EditionFeb. 19, 2026    Wendy Yuengling, sixth-generation member of the family operating America's oldest brewery, which is now selling products in Iowa. 

Iowa Business Report Wednesday EditionFeb. 18, 2026   National financial journalist Dennis Kneale says the current U.S. tariffs are serving their purpose. 

Iowa Business Report Friday EditionFeb. 13, 2026       Ross Eisenberg of America's Plastic Makers on the impact of the industry on the overall U.S. economy.

Iowa Business Report Thursday EditionFeb. 12, 2026      National financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the importance of strategic minerals to the U.S. economy

Iowa Business Report Wednesday EditionFeb. 11, 2026     Josh Scheinblum of Five Seasons Media on the lessons any business can learn from those expensive Super Bowl ads

Iowa Business Report Tuesday EditionFeb. 10, 2026    Brent Johnson, president of the Iowa Farm Bureau, on the unique nature of agricultural land for property tax purposes. 

Iowa Business Report Monday EditionFeb. 09, 2026   National financial journalist Jordan Goodman analyzes President Trump's choice of Kevin Warsh to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve Board.

On the Iowa Business Report weekend edition:* Registration is now open for the tenth Iowa Rural Summit to be held in Dubuque in April; Bill Menner of the Iowa Rural Development Council shares information* Iowa's job market slumped as 2025 came to an end* In our business profile, we'll introduce you to Dwight Reed of AON Meetings and AON Studios, based 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 EditionFeb. 06, 2026  U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley (R-New Hartford) on the prospects for Congress to approve year-round nationwide E-15 any time soon. 

Iowa Business Report Thursday EditionFeb. 05, 2026 Dwight Reed, founder of Des Moines-based video conferencing platform AON Meetings, which has expanded globally in just five years. 

Iowa Business Report Wednesday EditionFeb. 04, 2026Bill Menner of the Iowa Rural Development Council on the annual Iowa Rural Summit to be held in Dubuque in April.         

Iowa Business Report Tuesday EditionFeb. 03, 2026       Thomas Aiello of the National Taxpayers Union on why the proposed cap on credit card interest rates will wind up hurting the people supporters claim to want to help. 

Iowa Business Report Monday EditionFeb. 02, 2026      National financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the reasons why gold and silver have soared to record high levels this year. 

On the Iowa Business Report weekend edition:* Right-to-work states do better economically than forced-union states, according to Mark Mix of the National Right to Work Committee* Research from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach shows continued tight economic conditions for the state's farmers* In our business profile, we'll reintroduce you to Bill Verbeten of FMC CorporationThe 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 EditionJan. 30, 2026       Mark Mix of the National Right to Work Committee on the economic benefits of right-to-work states vs. forced-union states. 

Iowa Business Report Thursday EditionJan. 29, 2026    David Deeds of JSA Development of Waterloo on revitalizing downtown buildings as catalysts for area growth. 

Iowa Business Report Wednesday EditionJan. 28, 2026       Phil Kerpen of American Commitment on key points to watch in determining if the U.S. economy will be healthy in 2026. 

Iowa Business Report Tuesday EditionJan. 27, 2026       National financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the federal reserve board meeting beginning today--whether rates will change, and why this meeting is unique. 

Iowa Business Report Monday EditionJan. 26, 2026      Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird on consumer protection and business items before the Iowa legislature this session. 

On the Iowa Business Report weekend edition:* An assessment of the health of the U.S. economy by policy analyst Phil Kerpen, president of American Commitment* Gov. Kim Reynolds outlines key provisions of her property tax reform proposal* In our business profile, you'll meet David Deeds of JSA Development of WaterlooThe 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 EditionJan. 23, 2026     Iowa Secretary of Agriculture & Land Stewardship Mike Naig on the provisions of the Iowa Farm Act pending in the Iowa legislature.