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The Business News Headlines 1 April 2021

Welcome to a brand new month and, nope, no April Fools stuff going on here today but...oh the memories of those pranks still make me smile. Want to follow us on Twitter? You can do that @IOB_NewsHour.  Here's what we've got for you today:
The American Jobs Plan...we break it down;
The life events that impact your care insurance costs;
"No Jab - No Job" says an employer and they mean it;
The Satan Shoe went to court;
The Wall Street Report;
An update on the Pfizer vaccine.
Speaking of vaccines today you'll meet Brian Finley the Iowa City, Iowa man who several weeks ago launched @IAVaccineAlerts on Twitter. And now has done the same thing for Minnesota, Nebraska, Illinois and Missouri...all as a volunteer.  He'll share why he did it...how it works and some of the stumbles he's had.  It's a great story and you can hear is by clicking ahead.
Thanks for listening! 
 

The Business News Headlines 25 March 2021

It's a busy business news day but we start off today with a special note from FEMA and while it's not business it may be helpful for those of you listening. Here's what we've got today:
FEMA to help pay for burial costs;
No, that vaccine was meant for...
127 Million Households a big number;
Savings and getting a better bank deal;
Not another toilet paper shortage;
Good news from the unemployment line;
The Wall Street Report;
Getting high in New York State.
For the interview it's Desmund Adams with us from Focus and Find in the closing days of National Women's Month. Here is the question: As women make up the majority of Americans why are they not better represented in board rooms and c-suites?  And, what if we told you that if that happened businesses could drive better profits?  Click here to listen! 
 

The Business News Headlines 23 March 2021

Welcome back and we've got quite the mixed bag of news for you today plus an interesting conversation about high mileage vehicles that may not be that high at all. But first the news:
Rather than $15/hr how about profit sharing;
The "dust up" over Greenland;
What? A new social media platform?
The IRS and...Tax Evasion;
The Wall Street Report;
This U.S. city is the first to pay reparations.
For the interview Karl Brauer is back from ISeeCars.com and this time we're talking about those high-mileage vehicles that consumers disregard but, in reality, they may only be starting their life cycle. We'll look at the top 16 vehicles in the U.S. that are still running strong after 200,000 plus miles. It's really good stuff! To listen, click here! 
Thanks for being here! 

The Business News Headlines 17 March 2021

Yesterday we reported that it was likely the IRS would push back the federal filing date from April 15...and today that happened.  Welcome to the business news headlines for Wednesday the 17th of March...St. Patrick's Day.  Here's what we've got:
The IRS change for filing taxes;
The Fed will not alter their interest rate;
If you share custody can you "double dip"?
Stimulus money still flowing to the wrong bank;
Will "free money" create a new welfare culture;
The Wall Street Report;
People are not flocking back to workout.
For the interview it's Dr. Chris Draper, entrepreneur and author of the book "Velocity Economics - The Real American Economy". We'll spend some time talking about what that idea has in common with the American Rescue Plan and what may be the overall benefit healing a host of issues. To hear that conversation, that's really enlightening, click here. 

The Business News Headlines 11 March 2021

All week long the lead story, even for business, has been the American Rescue Act and today President Biden signed it into law and we'll share why it happened a day early. It's the business news headlines for Thursday the 11th of March and here's what we've got:
Why the ARA was signed today
The president speaks to the nation tonight;
Some Americans could see stimulus dollars this weekend;
The ARA could be a boost for millennials;
Mortgage rates are increasing...again;
Forgiven student loans are no longer taxable;
Another restaurant wage theft story;
The Wall Street Report;
Amazon building out more grocery stores.
Then for the interview we'll introduce you to Cemen Tech a multi-national manufacturing company located in Central Iowa that we bet you have never heard about. You will today as we visit with CEO Connor Deering and this amazing story about a company doing business in some 70 countries. To hear this story just click this link! 
Thanks for listening!

The Business News Headlines 8 March 2021

Welcome back to a brand new business week. A reminder that you can follow us all day long on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour.  Thanks for coming by and here's what we've got on tap for you today:
Two words dominated the news cycle today;
Markets moved away from tech again;
Basic Income making a splash;
What young people are doing with their stimulus;
The City of St. Louis and their tax issue;
Another wage theft story;
Good news for small businesses;
The Wall Street Report;
Ya gotta be careful with your promotions.
Thanks for listening! 
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The Business News Headlines 5 March 2021

The end of another busy week and thanks for being here. Stay with us for just 10 minutes and you'll hear some of the top business news stories of the day. Then you can click through to hear our hyper-local look at Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro with Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine. But, first the news:
If the American Rescue Plan is so popular...
What West Virginia stands to lose;
Credit card borrowing is down...again;
Hiring is up...big time surprise today;
We've got a wealth tax story;
The Wall Street Report
The end of sweat pants for work?
Those stories plus we'll check out a host of Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro with Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine. To listen to our Friday Fun...click here. 
Thanks for listening!

The Business News Headlines 3 March 2021

The Mid-Week edition and welcome to Wednesday. It was another down day on Wall Street and we'll share why. Plus, for the interview, former Des Moines Register journalist Kyle Munson will be in to talk about the newly minted Western Iowa Journalism Foundation. But, first the news:
More changes to the COVID19 Relief Bill;
Americans are rushing to file their tax returns;
How the "Death Tax" became a big worry;
U.S. wages are up but...there is a but;
Job cuts and Exxon and morale;
The Wall Street Report;
Masks? We don't need no stinkin' masks!
Then, as we said, Kyle Munson is in for the interview. Having spent 24 years with the Des Moines Register Kyle is now with Principal Financial but...his love of journalism has led him to become the president of the Western Iowa Journalism Foundation. Why does it exist and will he be going on RAGBRAI this year...to listen click here. 
Thanks for coming by! 

The Business News Headlines 1 March 2021

Welcome to a brand new month...where did February go?  A reminder that if you want to follow us on Twitter you can do that @IOB_NewsHour. Here are the top business news stories we've got for you today:
An unexpected tax bill for millions;
Apple stores are...ready?  Open;
Wind, Texas and the United Kingdom;
Speaking of Texas...Chapter 11 is a deal;
Time is ticking for the COVID19 Relief Bill;
Heard about the "Wealth Tax"? You will today;
The Wall Street Report;
The "Fight for 15" lost a round today.
Those stories plus, for the interview, you'll meet Iowa House Member Ras. Smith (D-Waterloo) who is concerned about workers and worker safety. We talk about that and several other items and the legislation is is proposing this week. He says business groups should support it because it will increase productivity, profits and create a better state for talented workers to enter.  To listen to that conversation, click here.
Thanks for listening! 

The Business News Headlines 26 February 2021

Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines...whew...what a week. You're just a click away from some of the biggest business news stories of the day all delivered in under ten minutes. And, remember, follow us on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour all day long.  Here's what we've got for you:
The Blue Chips sink again today and why;
More small businesses are closing;
Meanwhile, personal income is...up;
Oil prices stalled out today but up a bunch in February;
Consumers and the Costco move to $16 an hour;
Some payment system problems today;
The Wall Street Report
And, an island is for sale...and it's stunning.
Those stories PLUS Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine and I get Hyper-Local with Stuff to do in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. Hey, it's Friday.  To listen to all of that, just click here! 
Thanks for listening!