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Sept. 26, 2025

The Business News Headlines and the Legislative Agenda from the League

We kick things off this afternoon with a story about inflation. While the numbers were what economists expected inflation is still running hotter than the Fed would like. And, what about wages? We'll cover that as well. Th...

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Sept. 25, 2025

The Business News Headlines and Ashley Vanorny of Cedar Rapids

Welcome back to Insight on Business the News Headlines for Thursday the 25th day of September, we're glad you are listening. First up today Amazon has to pony up $2.5 billion in a settlement, the largest ever, for tricking co...

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Sept. 24, 2025

Reimagine DART - Out to Lunch with Amanda Wanke

Every so often we go Out to Lunch and cover, in depth, an issue critical to so many. Today we're Out to Lunch with Amanda Wanke the CEO of the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority better known as DART. Over the past se...

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Sept. 19, 2025

The Business News Headlines 19 September 2025

If you are a Gen Z it is highly likely that your credit score has taken a dive and our first story tells us why that is. This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 19th day of September, thanks for listening. In othe...

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Sept. 18, 2025

The Business News Headlines 18 September 2025

There is a very ominous reality going on as President Trump seeks to reshape the U.S. media more to his liking and it all sounds familiar. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 18th day of September, thanks for...

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Sept. 17, 2025

The Business News Headlines 17 September 2025

There was a lot of fuss made over the Federal Reserve rate cut but the big question is, how will the rate cut impact...you? This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 17th day of September, thanks for listening! !...

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Sept. 16, 2025

The Business News Headlines 16 September 2025

You, yes you, were pretty active with your retail spending in August and we'll cover that story first. This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 16th day of September, thanks for listening! In other news, the Fed me...

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Sept. 15, 2025

The Trouble with Medicaid with Catherine Grey

Not long ago I was doing some research on Medicaid Reimbursement for an upcoming story. My search led me to Catherine Grey who has been working with Medicaid in Iowa for 34 years due to the condition of her son, John. Here s...

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Sept. 15, 2025

Meet Chef Lynn Pritchard of Table 128 and Hugo's of Des Moines

Over the years some of my favorite conversations are with talented chefs. I marvel at their creative ability. The time it takes to create a first-class dish through trial and error is a test of endurance. Here you'll meet Che...

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Sept. 12, 2025

The Business News Headlines and Chef Lynn Pritchard 12 September 2025

The Ying and Yang of two of President Trump's policies don't mix well. That kicks things off this afternoon. This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 12th day of September, thanks for listening! In other news, the...

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Sept. 11, 2025

The Business News Headlines 11 September 2025

It is September 11th and the odd thing about this is the lack of mention of 9/11 by the media. For us, let us never forget. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday and thanks for listening. In the news, the Fed is ...

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Sept. 10, 2025

The Business News Headlines 10 September 2025

It would seem that investors are all in on Buy Now - Pay Later and that story kicks us off today. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 10th day of September, thanks for listening. In other news, producer pr...

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Sept. 10, 2025

Shadley Grei - Author, Publisher, Actor...Brilliant!

Back in 2018 Shadley Grei came back to Des Moines for a "one-man" play which was a huge success. Now he's back from his gig in California with a new boon and a very different publishing company. The book, "Before Closure" is...

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Sept. 9, 2025

Meet Ryan Martin from Green Spring Tractor

While in Norfolk, Virginia for the Summer Meeting of the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association I had the opportunity to sit down with Ryan Martin who with his parents operate Green Spring Tractor in Newville, PA. Not onl...

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Sept. 9, 2025

Meet BJ Moss from Estes Express

While in Norfolk, Virginia I had the opportunity to sit down with BJ Moss who is the association contact for Estes Express who works with the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association. This quick conversation centers on what...

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Sept. 8, 2025

The Business News Headlines 8 September 2025

Remember when home sellers ruled and folks were scrambling to outbid each other? Those days, it would seem are...over. This is the Business News Headlines for Monday the 8th day of September, thanks for listening. In other n...

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Sept. 5, 2025

The Business News Headlines 5 September 2025

The only question from the Jobs Report that was issued on Friday is...who will President Trump fault for the lousy numbers. This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 5th day of September and thank you for listening....

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Sept. 4, 2025

The Business News Headlines 4 September 2025

The word is "unpresented" and now with Trump 2.0 we're seeing a bunch of that. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 4th day of September, thanks for listening. In other news, will the tariffs stand it is a ma...

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Sept. 3, 2025

The Business News Headlines 3 September 2025

The latest jobs data continues to tell us employers are holding back on openings and what that might mean. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 3rd day of September, thanks for listening! In other news, the...

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Sept. 2, 2025

The Business News Headlines 2 September 2025

It would seem this is the season for breakups. We'll cover that story first this evening. Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 2nd day of September, we hope you had a relaxing Labor Day Holiday. In other ne...

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Aug. 29, 2025

The Business News Headlines 29 August 2025

It's back. Inflation that is and we'll start our newscast with that story. This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 29th day of August and happy Labor Day Weekend. Be careful out there. In other news, low value m...

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Aug. 28, 2025

The Business News Headlines 28 August 2025

The legal case will determine if the Central Bank can keep its independence. Yes, she sued. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 28th of August and thanks for listening. In other news, President Trump fires a ...

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Aug. 27, 2025

The Business News Headlines and More 27 August 2025

It was one of the worst efforts at rebranding in memory and today we'll take a deep dive into what happened at this storied restaurant chain. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 27th of August, thanks for l...

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Aug. 26, 2025

The Business News Headlines 26 August 2025

She says she is not going to be pushed out of her job and will sue the Trump Administration to keep it. This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 26th day of August, thanks for listening. In other news, we’ll take ...

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