Iowa Business Report

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.

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.