Iowa Business Report

Iowa Business Report Monday EditionJuly 20, 2026  Beth Townsend, executive director of Iowa Workforce Development, on a new grant program to help manufacturers with employee training. 

On the Iowa Business Report weekend edition:*  Bob Rafferty of Iowa Business for Clean Energy shares research data showing community solar projects could reduce costs*  Congressman Zach Nunn (R-IA03) says the new federal housing law will help rural Iowa* In our business profile, we'll reintroduce you to Wendy Yuengling of D.A. Yuengling & Son BreweryThe 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/protetyourbusiness.

Iowa Business Report Friday EditionJuly 17, 2026    Congressman Zach Nunn (R-IA03) on the benefits to rural Iowa of the new federal "21st Century ROAD to Housing Act" which became law last week. 

Iowa Business Report Thursday EditionJuly 16, 2026      Bob Rafferty of Iowa Business for Clean Energy on results of the group's survey on the impact of Community Solar Projects on the overall energy grid. 

Iowa Business Report Wednesday EditionJuly 15, 2026       Nate Ristow of the Iowa Taxpayers Association on the need for prudent state budgeting in order for the current flat individual income tax rate to be sustainable. 

Iowa Business Report Tuesday EditionJuly 14, 2026      Rob Mudd, Chief Futurist at Mudd Advertising and one of the authors of the book "Ad Man 2.0," on the impact of artificial intelligence on marketing. 

Iowa Business Report Monday EditionJuly 13, 2026     National financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the International Monetary Fund prediction of a global economic slowdown in the wake of the war in Iran. 

On the Iowa Business Report weekend edition:*  U.S. Small Business Administration associate administrator Josh Carter discusses unique programs to benefit small businesses*  Financial journalist Jordan Goodman shares International Monetary Fund data projecting a global economic slowdown* In our business profile, we'll introduce you to Kathy Boden Holland of Mindr, 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 EditionJuly 10, 2026    Phil Kerpen of American Commitment on federal rules that have the effect of limiting the number of new pharmaceuticals coming to market. 

Iowa Business Report Thursday EditionJuly 09, 2026     Kathy Boden Holland, CEO of Iowa-based Mindr, on the company's Keepr and Keepr Drive safety technology products. 

Iowa Business Report Wednesday EditionJuly 08, 2026    Joe Murphy of the Iowa Business Council on the importance of the "21st Century ROAD to Housing Act" to the U.S. economy. 

Iowa Business Report Tuesday EditionJuly 07, 2026      Josh Carter, associate administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Investment and Innovation, on targeted support for entrepreneurs. 

Iowa Business Report Monday EditionJuly 06, 2026         National financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the impact of tech companies on the markets and economy overall. 

On the Iowa Business Report weekend edition:*  Joe Murphy of the Iowa Business Council shares positive data from the group's quarterly economic outlook survey*  This year's Independence Day cookout will cost a bit more* In our business profile, we'll introduce you to Michael Bowling of Crystal Group 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 EditionJuly 03, 2026        Michael Bowling of Crystal Group, a Hiawatha-based company focused on rugged technology. 

Iowa Business Report Thursday EditionJuly 02, 2026        Chris Hagenow of Iowans for Tax Relief on results of the group's poll showing voters favor a constitutional amendment on taxation. 

Iowa Business Report Wednesday EditionJuly 01, 2026       Joe Murphy of the Iowa Business Council sharing data from the group's new quarterly economic outlook survey. 

Iowa Business Report Tuesday EditionJune 30, 2026      U.S. Deputy Energy Secretary James Danly on the importance of a reliable energy grid to the American economy. 

Iowa Business Report Monday EditionJune 29, 2026     National financial journalist Jordan Goodman on bond yields and their impact on mortgage rates and consumer debt. 

On the Iowa Business Report weekend edition:*  U.S. Deputy Energy Secretary James Danly discusses the importance of expanding nuclear power to benefit the U.S. economy*  New jobs data for Iowa is a mixed bag* In our business profile, we'll reintroduce you to David Deeds of JSA Development in 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 EditionJune 26, 2026    U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Red Oak) on her fourth Entrepreneur Expo to be held on the Iowa State University campus in Ames next Tuesday. 

Iowa Business Report Thursday EditionJune 25, 2026       Iowa Secretary of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Mike Naig on this week's Choose Iowa Farm Crawl event to stimulate Iowa-based businesses. 

Iowa Business Report Wednesday EditionJune 24, 2026      Chris Coleman, president of Iowa's Better Business Bureau, on the impact of a new Iowa anti-fraud law. 

Iowa Business Report Tuesday EditionJune 23, 2026     Dr. Lauren Patrick of Blanc Dental Aesthetics of West Des Moines on what makes her new practice unique. 

Iowa Business Report Monday EditionJune 22, 2026     National financial journalist Jordan Goodman on debt and delinquent credit payments in the U.S. 

On the Iowa Business Report weekend edition:*  Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate and Chris Coleman, president of Iowa's Better Business Bureau, on the new "STOP Fraud Act" which was signed into law this month*  Kerry Lutz of the Financial Survival Network on the impact of the record-setting SpaceX IPO * In our business profile, we'll introduce you to Dr. Lauren Patrick of Blanc Dental Aesthetics of West 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 EditionJune 19, 2026    Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate on a new law allowing officials to more quickly shut down fraudulent business operations in Iowa. 

Iowa Business Report Thursday EditionJune 18, 2026   Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird on a lawsuit her office filed against a proxy advisor firm for lying to Iowa investors. 

Iowa Business Report Wednesday EditionJune 17, 2026  Kerry Lutz of the Financial Survival Network on the impact of the SpaceX initial public offering last Friday. 

Iowa Business Report Tuesday EditionJune 16, 2026     Rhonda Helterman of LivWell Seniors, a business which helps families in the decision-making process. 

Iowa Business Report Monday EditionJune 15, 2026    National financial journalist Jordan Goodman on new inflation data and how that will impact the Fed Reserve board meeting this week. 

On the Iowa Business Report weekend edition:*  Andrzej Wieciorkowski, research analyst with Common Sense Institute Iowa, on the impact of Iowa's new property tax reform law *  Camp Courageous CEO Emeritus Charlie Becker on a new building partnership with The Watts Group of Coralville * In our business profile, we'll introduce you to Rhonda Helterman of LivWell SeniorsThe 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 EditionJune 12, 2026    Andrzej Wieciorkowski, research analyst with Common Sense Institute Iowa, on the impact of Iowa's new property tax reform law. 

Iowa Business Report Thursday EditionJune 11, 2026    Michael Libbie, the Iowa-based marketing and business development director for the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association (NTPDA). 

Iowa Business Report Wednesday EditionJune 10, 2026    Camp Courageous CEO Emeritus Charlie Becker on a new building partnership with The Watts Group of Coralville. 

Iowa Business Report Tuesday EditionJune 09, 2026     Former Waterloo Mayor Quentin Hart of Hart Civic Strategies, a new business designed to assist private/public partnerships. 

Iowa Business Report Monday EditionJune 08, 2026     National financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the record levels of the stock market despite turmoil in the Middle East. 

On the Iowa Business Report weekend edition:* Psychologist and life coach Dr. Keith Ablow on the danger to the "core self" of individuals and workplaces due to artificial intelligence* The Mi-T-M ePowerStation is voted "Coolest Thing Made in Iowa"* In our business profile, we'll introduce you to Quentin Hart of Hart Civic StrategiesThe 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 EditionJune 05, 2026     Dr. Keith Ablow on the negative impact of artificial intelligence on employees and their "core self" concept. 

Iowa Business Report Thursday EditionJune 04, 2026    Miranda Arends, who with husband Jason operates the Cedar Rapids franchise of Back Nine, an indoor golf facility. 

Iowa Business Report Wednesday EditionJune 03, 2026       Iowa-based CEO Drew Harden, author of the new book "The Light Leader". 

Iowa Business Report Tuesday EditionJune 02, 2026      Doug Fricke of the World Pork Expo on the economic benefit to Iowa of the event, which will bring 10,000 visitors to Des Moines this week. 

Iowa Business Report Monday EditionJune 01, 2026     National financial journalist Jordan Goodman on NextEra Energy's merger with Dominion Energy due to high demand from data centers. 

Iowa Business Report Friday EditionMay 29, 2026    U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley (R-New Hartford) on the delegation of tariff authority from Congress to the President. 

Iowa Business Report Thursday EditionMay 28, 2026      Pete Sepp of the National Taxpayers Union on the economic and infrastructure benefits if a large data center is built in a local area. 

Iowa Business Report Wednesday EditionMay 27, 2026     National financial journalist Dennis Kneale on the change in chairmanship of the Federal Reserve Board and how it may affect citizens. 

On the Iowa Business Report weekend edition:* Iowa-based CEO Drew Harden on his new book, "The Light Leader"* Pete Sepp of the National Taxpayers Union provides a different perspective on data centers* In our business profile, we'll introduce you to Jason and Miranda Arends of Back Nine in 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 Tuesday EditionMay 26, 2026    U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Red Oak) on the economic importance of year-round E-15 legislation passing Congress this year. 

Iowa Business Report Monday EditionMay 25, 2026         National financial journalist Jordan Goodman assesses the job market for college graduates this year. 

On the Iowa Business Report weekend edition:* Ken Chester tells how his forthcoming book, "Two-Hour Entrepreneur," can help turn your idea into reality* Financial journalist Jordan Goodman describes the bleak job outlook for this year's college graduates* In our business profile, we'll reintroduce you to Dwight Reed of AONMeetings of 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 EditionMay 22, 2026          Ken Chester, author of the forthcoming book "Two-Hour Entrepreneur," on what he learned about himself and his businesses after writing the book.