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Yes, Happy Valentine's Day 2025 and welcome to the Business News Headlines for Friday the 14th day of February. We kick things off today with a focus on government spending and we think you'll be surprised at what so many Americans think. And remember, should you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's wh...

It's looking more and more like we can't catch a break when it comes to inflation. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 13th day of February and that story kicks us off this afternoon. And remember, should you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today and in unde...

We kick things off today with a report from the Labor Department that tells us that inflation in the US is actually...worse. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 12th day of February...thanks for being with us. And remember, should you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've go...

We're back on time! Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 11th day of February and thanks for being here. On a partly personal note I was at an early morning meeting of the ICON Water Trails Board where we came face to face with a host of great news about the project that is now ten years old. You'll need to check out their website to learn more. Should you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure ...

Welcome to the Late Edition of the Business News Headlines. We were working on a story with our friend Jeff Stein from News/Talk 1540 KXEL until 4:30PM Central Time...hence the headlines are coming to you a bit later than usual. But, should you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for yo...

Today the top story is abut trade between Mexico and the US. Factor workers across the border are wondering if they will have work if the 25% tariff goes into effect and, if it does what that might mean to not only the economy there but availability and the cost of products here. Meanwhile, should you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll ...

For the past two years the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association (NTPDA) has used Best Corporate Events (BCE) to help us do team building events This year in New Orleans BCE worked their magic and the outcome was fantastic. Here we sit down with Paul Petrus the Senior Lead Fascinator for the organization. Paul talks about the early years of the company, how it has evolved and more. If you have anything to do with any corporate meeting you would be wise to connect with Best Corporate Events. ...

Today we'll start things off talking about the LA wildfires and the problems local residents are having with their insurance companies and what California is trying to do to resolve so many issues. Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 5th day of February...glad you are with us again. Also, should you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away wh...

They are on, they are off and they are back on. We're just trying to keep up with Tariff Talk. This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 4th day of February, and thanks for being here. We'll get to the news in a moment but first if you want to hook up with us on social media find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you...

Is your head spinning? So much going on from the stock market to tariff talk to trade wars. It's enough to keep you awake at midnight. Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Monday the 3rd day of February, thanks for being with us. And because we're around daily you can hook up with us on social media find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's w...

It's the final day of January and we're about to take a deeper dive into the promised 25% tariffs by the Trump White House. What might be the impact. We'll get into that and more. Also a reminder that we're back on the air with The Business Week in Review this Sunday at Noon Central and on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. Drop in. And, if you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a cl...

It's the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 30th day of January and thanks for being with us. Hard to believe that today, here in Central Iowa, we reached 58 degrees. But, they tell us winter is coming back next week. If you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today and in...

Some people are truly "gifted" in their ability to have fun yet communicate clearly and effectively. Meet Emily Lang a Training Specialist with Tero International. Here we talk about her time as an actor and how life on the stage helped prepare her for her role at Tero. We also talk about how to better communicate and how sales people can be trained to become so much better when they embrace the skill of building relationships. Thanks for listening! The award winning Insight on Business the Ne...

Welcome back and we've got a full boat of business news headlines for you today starting off with what rocked Wall Street as the Fed announced it was pausing interest rate reductions. And, stick around for the conversation with Emily Lang a training specialist at Tero International. This exceptional young lady talks about her career as an actor, life on the stage and how those things prepared her for what she does today. Hint...it's all about helping people become better communicators. Meanwhile...

We had some technical issues to work through on Monday but we're back with the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 28th day of January. In addition we packed in a conversation with Tom Eibel who works for a 175 year old German company that you don't know about but see and use their products daily. Meanwhile, if you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away whe...

Here you will meet Tom Eibel the Business Development Manager for a family owned company, based in Germany that has been around for 175 years. And, the amazing thing is that while you may not know anything about them you use and see their products everyday. This is a remarkable story about Freudenberg-NOK and their world-wide business. Here too is the link to Corteco that we mention during the conversation. We learned a bunch and think you will as well. Thanks for listening! The award winning ...

It's the end of the week and a reminder that we're back on the air Sunday, Noon Central and only on News Talk 1540 KXEL and yes, we do stream. Hey, if you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today and in under 11 minutes: U.S. home sales tanked badly last year and why; DEI pro...

Fighting a bit of a cold...no doubt like everybody else out there. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 23rd day of January. And, if you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today and in under 10 minutes: The Supreme Court says you've got to register; President ...

While we were on assignment in New Orleans we had the opportunity to visit with many of the members of the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association (NTPDA) about a host of issues. Here you will meet Craig Barton who owns Medicine Hat Tractor Salvage based in Alberta, Canada. We talk about technology, sales, the current farm economy the impact tariffs may have and more. Meet Craig and his view from Canada. Thanks for listening! The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael L...

It is great to be back with you. We were on assignment in New Orleans for a full week and left the city just ahead of the blizzard that hit the Big Easy and dumped up to 8 inches of snow in a town that lacks snow removal equipment. Meanwhile, here in Iowa cold temps but...very little snow. Go figure. Say, if you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you ...

We all come from diverse backgrounds and what leaders know and can learn from others can have a remarkable impact on business from sales to recruitment and retention. Here Kylie Gottschalk a Training Manager from Tero International talks about a program she is offering. What it's about, who should consider learning and more. Enjoy...we did! Thanks for listening! The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The...

Yes, the microphone sounds a bit different today and that's because we're in a remote studio (think hotel room) in Mason City, Iowa. Thanks for coming by for the Business News Headlines from today. And, if you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today and all in under 9 minutes:...

Welcome back and a quick programming note: Wall Street markets will be closed tomorrow (Thursday) which also means we're off the air. However, we'll be posting up some recent business conversations to help keep you in the loop. And, if you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you tod...

For this conversation my guest is Becky McCray part of the dynamic duo behind SaveYour dot Town. She and partner Deb Brown work with rural communities to help them find potential, exercise community thinking and build a robust town or village. In this conversation we’ll cover lots of problem areas and give some solid solutions to what much of rural America is facing. Becky McCray one of the founders of SaveYour.Town. Enjoy, we sure did! Thanks for listening! The award winning Insight on Busine...