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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!
Friday Sep 25, 2020
Friday Sep 25, 2020
Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines and we've got a bunch on tap for you today. Let's get started:
An ugly milestone yet the markets roar;
September is rough for Wall Street, what about October;
Gold drops;
A new LinkedIn feature but...be careful;
Best & Worst cities for Minimum Wage Workers;
The Wall Street Report;
The slow down in the labor market is...real.
Those stories PLUS the plight of hospitals, especially rural hospitals. You'll hear from Kevin Kincaid the CEO of the Knoxville, Iowa Hospital and Clinic about what facilities across the country are hoping congress gets right. To listen, click here.
Then we'll lighten the mood with Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine and feature "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro. Hey, it's Friday and you deserve it! To listen click here.
Thanks for coming by!
Friday Sep 25, 2020
Friday Sep 25, 2020
Pack up all your cares and get into Stuff to DO with Cityview and its managing editor, Jeff Pitts. Here we'll talk about Eat Week going on in West Des Moines. The Nadas and their show. Next month in Cityview it's the "70 Wonders of Des Moines". There is a Wedding Show going on this weekend a big play in Pella and oldtime baseball at Living History Farms. So much to do...enjoy!
Friday Sep 25, 2020
Friday Sep 25, 2020
Several weeks ago our guests Brian Dieter and Gary Botine from the Mary Greeley Medical Center joined us for a conversation about the Medicare Accelerated and Advanced Payment Program or MAAPP. It's time for an update. Here Kevin Kincaid the President/CEO of the Knoxville Hospital and Clinics shares where we are and what they hope will happen in the coming weeks. Why it matters? Because the future of many, especially rural hospitals, is on the line. Meet Kevin Kincaid.
Thursday Sep 24, 2020
Thursday Sep 24, 2020
If you like roller coasters you would have loved Wall Street today. It's the business news headlines for Thursday the 24th of September, here's what we've got for you today:
The wealth gap is insane and growing;
Hunger in America is also growing;
About those extra unemployment dollars and seeking work;
Olive Garden sales slip...badly;
The future of...oil;
New home sales surge and why;
The U.S. economic outlook for growth...cut in half;
The Wall Street Report
Yet another brand gets a make-over.
Thanks for listening!
Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
The markets slid yet again today making this September, like many, rough on Wall Street. Here's what we've got on tap for you today:
They are not going quietly...think TicTok;
Tesla sues the Trump Administration and why;
The Fed offers a somber update on the economy;
Volkswagen is on a mission and you are the target;
Scams are on the rise and we'll give you some samples;
Who is responsible for a lack of small business capital;
The Wall Street Report;
Climate change and big name responses.
Thanks for listening! And, you can join us outside of the news on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour.
Tuesday Sep 22, 2020
Tuesday Sep 22, 2020
Investors on Wall Street did two things today...they bought on the dip and blew off what Fed Chair Jerome Powell said... It's the business news headlines for Tuesday the 22nd of September and here's the line up:
More job cuts on the way;
Just what did Powell say...
Ford just saved thousands of jobs;
Quibi (we didn't know either) could be sold;
The five poorest cities in the U.S.;
The Wall Street Report;
Scams and COVID19.
Those stories plus our Small Business Spotlight shines on 29th State Apparel. We'll talk with startup co-founder Kylie Kolz about what they do, what they create, where the name comes from and more. To listen, click here!
Thanks for coming by!