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Monday Oct 05, 2020
Monday Oct 05, 2020
It's the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines and here's what we've got for you today:
Markets rise because of two pieces of news;
Changes in how we're spending money since March;
That "cocktail" the president got...some legal issues;
28,000 out of work as a theater chain closes;
Seems that more folks are...depressed;
Well, you could be living in Venezuela;
The Wall Street Report;
The return of the automat for...food.
Thanks for listening and join us on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour.
Friday Oct 02, 2020
Friday Oct 02, 2020
Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines and yep, you can follow us on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour. Here's what we've got for you today:
Two things rocked Wall Street today;
Tesla blows past sales numbers but...
Women leaving the workforce in stunning numbers;
Baby, it's cold outside. Restaurants feeling the chill;
AirBnB is seeking some major cash in their IPO;
The Wall Street Report;
And, we know what you are listening to...and it's growing.
Those stories PLUS we've got Jeff Pitts the managing editor for Cityview Magazine with Stuff to Do in the Des Moines Metro. Hey, it's Friday and YOU deserve to have a little fun. Click through to find out who we're talking about this week.
Thanks for listening!
Friday Oct 02, 2020
Friday Oct 02, 2020
Each week Jeff Pitts the managing editor for Cityview Magazine stops by to chat about "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week and then we often get off on something...very different. Hey, it's Friday and here are some of the things on tap:
Tonight you can "Tee Hee" at Tee Hee;
Slaughter Hours is open...if you dare;
Jester Park and Iowa Ghosts;
The Blank Park Zoo is having a celebration;
FLEA MARKET but no Gun Show at the Fairgrounds;
Wolly's havin' a band;
Tom McDonald and Ghost Stories at Vaudeville Mews
Central College and "Doubt"
Food Truck Thursday;
Chad Hitsman and Knives;
Valley Junction stuff.
Thanks for listening!
Thursday Oct 01, 2020
Thursday Oct 01, 2020
Welcome to a brand new month...with still lingering business issues from September. Here's what we've got for you today:
The jobless numbers are, well, steady;
More job cuts and what the numbers mean;
Restaurant deals are back and why;
Pfizer CEO says the debate was "disappointing";
What? Bed, Bath & Beyond had a big month...and day;
Boeing is moving a facility a blow to unions;
Silicon Valley and new parent perks;
The Wall Street Report
Traders thinking a Democrat sweep might be a good thing.
Those stories and a conversation with Charles Clayton. His personal story is amazing and so too is his legacy of service to others. Charles lives in Fort Dodge, Iowa and is running for the Iowa House. Click through to learn his amazing story.
Thanks for listening!
Thursday Oct 01, 2020
Thursday Oct 01, 2020
Every so often we find a story about a person who has built their life around a mission of service to others. Sometimes, as in this case, these people hope to bring that legacy of service to the people living and working in their community through the legislative branch. Meet Charles Clayton who not only has an amazing story but has also, for years, been that servant to others. Charles is running for the Iowa House in District 9 which is Webster County and the Fort Dodge area. We were impressed and think you will be as well. Meet Charles Clayton.
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
Here we are, about to close out the month of September... Welcome to the Wednesday Edition of the business news headlines plus an interesting business interview about recycled tractor and ag parts. Here's what we've got for you today:
More job cuts this time it's Bayer;
Wall Street had a good day and why;
A COVID19 vaccine soon? A leading company says, not so fast;
Carmakers seeing some daylight;
Ford has a recall and it's big;
You and your resume - Three things to leave off;
The Wall Street Report
The NFL and COVID19.
Those stories and a conversation with Scott Schelling the owner of a tractor parts salvage yard that, because of technology and the Internet now sells agricultural parts all over the world from his tiny town in Iowa. To hear more about Rock Valley Tractor Parts, click here.
Thanks for listening!
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
Agriculture, it's a big deal and it takes parts to keep the equipment running and in the fields. Meet Scott Schelling who, along with his wife Vicki, own Rock Valley Tractor Parts and Iowa Cutter Supply. Here we talk about the parts recycling business, how technology has changed his industry, why business continues to grow and a host of topics we think you'll find interesting. Meet Scott Schelling:
Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
Back...and grateful to be here. Welcome to the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines and here's what we've got for you today:
The markets took a dive today and we'll share why;
Apartment construction is on the ropes;
Restaurants face an uncertain future;
Yet, consumer confidence is up;
The Wall Street Report;
Over 40 and looking for a job? Good luck.
Those stories and a conversation with Dr. Ainissa Ramirez a scientist and a story-teller. You will plotz when you hear about her new book The Alchemy of Us. The way she weaves the discovery of things we use every day along with the history of the creators is...amazing. We were grateful to welcome her back. CLICK HERE to listen.
Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
When her book came out a couple of months ago I wrote down that we must have her back and here we are. Dr. Ainissa Ramirez is first a scientist and yet she is also an effective story-teller. The book is The Alchemy of Us - How Humans and Matter Transformed One Another but FULL STOPP...if you are thinking, "Great a book about science...pass." don't! This is both science and history and stories about people you have heard about and others that have passed into oblivion. But each has left a mark on how you and I go about our daily life... Meet Dr. Ramirez:
Monday Sep 28, 2020
Monday Sep 28, 2020
We treasure the fact that you tune in each weekday for the business news headlines and our long-form business interviews. That's why we created this special edition for Monday the 28th of September. Because of the Jewish Holiday of Yom Kippur our offices are closed however, here are some of the business news stories you may have missed. We look forward to being back with you tomorrow the 29th. Thank you for understanding!