Iowa Business Report

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition June 02, 2023 Miranda Hammes of New Leader Manufacturing in Cedar Rapids talks about development of a strong and growing workforce at the company.

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition June 01, 2023 Joel Griffith of the Heritage Foundation expresses concern about the debt ceiling package passed by the U.S. House Wednesday.

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition May 31, 2023 Nationally syndicated radio host Christopher Markowski talks about the debt ceiling compromise legislation--and why nothing more should have been expected given the current divided government in Washington.

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition May 30, 2023 Nationally syndicated radio host Ken Chester talks about automakers embracing a broader concept of "mobility" as opposed to individual car ownership.

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition May 29, 2023 Financial journalist Jordan Goodman notes reasons for home prices dropping to decade-low levels this month.

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report: Iowa business filings continue to increase, according to Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate. Two analysts suggest resolution of the U.S. debt ceiling issue is not as easy as some claim. And in this week's "Business Profile", you'll meet Jacob Schmieder of Varsity Music, Inc. in Ames. For more, go to totallyiowa.com and click on the "radio programs" link. Presented by Advance Iowa, on line at advanceiowa.com; search for "Advance Iowa" on LinkedIn and Facebook, as well. Additional support comes from the Iowa Business Council, online at iowabusinesscouncil.org.

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition May 26, 2023 Jacob Schmieder of Varsity Music, Inc., an Ames-based business adding dimensions of light to a band's sound.

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition May 25, 2023 Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate says the increased number of business filings in Iowa shows how strong the economy is in the state.

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition May 24, 2023 Phil Kerpen of American Commitment says those who claim the Fourteenth Amendment gives the President powers to avoid the debt ceiling limit are misreading the language.

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition May 22, 2023 Financial journalist Jordan Goodman analyzes the latest news concerning resolution of the current debt ceiling issue.

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition May 23, 2023 Bill Pascoe of Tea Party Patriots notes that any bill raising the debt ceiling will need to have GOP support in the U.S. Senate in order to make it to the floor for a vote.

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report: Maintaining a vibrant rural economy is key to Iowa's overall welfare; it's of particular interest to Iowa Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg. A survey shows Iowa is the second-best state in the U.S. in which to start a new business. And in this week's "Business Profile", you'll meet Brian Burmeister of International Paper in Cedar Rapids. For more, go to totallyiowa.com and click on the "radio programs" link. Presented by Advance Iowa, on line at advanceiowa.com; search for "Advance Iowa" on LinkedIn and Facebook, as well. Additional support comes from the Iowa Business Council, online at iowabusinesscouncil.org.

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition May 19, 2023 Brian Burmeister, Manager of Manufacturing Excellence with International Paper in Cedar Rapids, on the company's sustainability efforts.

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition May 18, 2023 Iowa Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg on the state's rural development efforts.

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition May 17, 2023 Iowa Insurance Commissioner Doug Ommen on the series of Care4Kids events statewide to help educate and provide resources to child care directors and home-based providers.

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition May 16, 2023 Financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the latest bank takeover/sale by the FDIC and what the future holds for smaller and medium-sized banks.

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition May 15, 2023 Iowa Soybean Association president Randy Miller discussess the impact of a summer E-15 waiver, and preservation of biofuel credits, on Iowa's industry.

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report: Creating a positive corporate culture is the subject of a new book, "Retain," by Blue Compass CEO and founder Drew Harden. The creation of the Iowa Center for Employee Ownership was announced in Newton last week. And in this week's "Business Profile", you'll meet Georgia Van Gundy of Hy-Vee and learn how the company began sponsoring the Indy Car races at the Iowa Speedway. For more, go to totallyiowa.com and click on the "radio programs" link. Presented by Advance Iowa, on line at advanceiowa.com; search for "Advance Iowa" on LinkedIn and Facebook, as well. Additional support comes from the Iowa Business Council, online at iowabusinesscouncil.org.

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition May 12, 2023 Georgia Van Gundy of Hy-Vee discusses the company's sponsorship of Indy Car racing at the Iowa Speedway in Newton this July.

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition May 11, 2023 Drew Harden, founder and CEO of Blue Compass, on his new book on company culture, titled "Retain".