Iowa Business Report

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. 

Iowa Business Report Thursday EditionJan. 22, 2026    Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds outlines key components of her property tax reform proposal. 

Iowa Business Report Wednesday EditionJan. 21, 2026      Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate on a legislative proposal to help his office crack down on fraudulent businesses more quickly. 

Iowa Business Report Tuesday EditionJan. 20, 2026     Chris Hagenow of Iowans for Tax Relief on components his group would like to see in any property tax reform bill this legislative session. 

Iowa Business Report Monday EditionJan. 19, 2026    National financial journalist Jordan Goodman on why the stock market has started strong in 2026. 

On the Iowa Business Report weekend edition:* Legislative priorities are shared by Iowa Secretary of Agriculture & Land Stewardship Mike Naig, Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, and Chris Hagenow, president of Iowans for Tax Relief* The Radicle Corn Challenge was announced to seek new outlets for corn produced in the U.S.* In our business profile, you'll meet Corey Jorgenson of Shell Rock Soy ProcessingThe 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. 16, 2026  U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Red Oak) on the prospects for avoiding another partial government shutdown in two weeks. 

Iowa Business Report Thursday EditionJan. 15, 2026   Phil Kerpen of American Commitment highlights some of the business-related provisions of the reconciliation bill signed into law last July. 

Iowa Business Report Wednesday EditionJan. 14, 2026  National financial journalist Jordan Goodman reviews the jobs data released by the federal government last Friday. 

Iowa Business Report Tuesday EditionJan. 13, 2026   Joe Murphy, president of the Iowa Business Council, with information on the group's quarterly economic outlook survey, which indicates IBC members are optimistic about the first six months of the new year. 

Iowa Business Report Monday EditionJan. 12, 2026   Iowa Speaker of the House Pat Grassley says property tax reform is at the top of lawmakers' to-do list this session. 

On the Iowa Business Report weekend edition:* Iowa Speaker of the House Pat Grassley (R-New Hartford) previews the 2026 Iowa legislative session with particular focus on property tax relief for businesses and individuals* Joe Murphy of the Iowa Business Council shares data from the group's latest quarterly economic outlook survey of members* In our business profile, you'll meet Abby Costello of ABC Acres in Linn CountyThe 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. 09, 2026   U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn (R-IA03) on the prospects for avoiding another partial federal government shutdown before the end of this month. 

Iowa Business Report Thursday EditionJan. 08, 2026 Financial journalist and author Dennis Kneale expects the U.S. economy to enjoy tremendous growth in 2026. 

Iowa Business Report Wednesday EditionJan. 07, 2026   Financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the lucrative nature of AI investments continuing in 2026.

Iowa Business Report Tuesday EditionJan. 06, 2026  David Deeds of the Waterloo Regional Airport board on the valid alternatives for business and leisure travel offered by Iowa's regional airports. 

Iowa Business Report Monday EditionJan. 05, 2026 Joe Murphy of the Iowa Business Council on workforce issues facing Iowa businesses as 2026 begins. 

On the Iowa Business Report weekend edition:* Dr. Ernie Goss of Creighton University suggests some things to watch regarding the American economy in 2026* National financial journalist Jordan Goodman breaks down the mixed bag of data released by the federal government in December* In our business profile, you'll meet Natalie Paino of Hightail Delivery, based in Bremer CountyThe 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. 02, 2026   Iowa Secretary of Agriculture & Land Stewardship Mike Naig on the success of the Choose Iowa program, creating local economic development for producers and consumers. 

Iowa Business Report Thursday EditionJan. 01, 2026  Financial journalist Jordan Goodman notes the key financial issue of 2025--tariffs and their on-going impact on the U.S. and global economy. 

Iowa Business Report Wednesday EditionDec. 31, 2025 Financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the mixed bag of economic data released by the federal government this month. 

Iowa Business Report Tuesday EditionDec. 30, 2025          Creighton University economist Dr. Ernie Goss with things to watch to determine the health of the U.S. economy in 2026. 

Iowa Business Report Monday EditionDec. 29, 2025         Nicole Crain of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry shares key findings from the group's Q1-2026 economic outlook survey