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Fed Chair Jerome Powell said the Central Bank will keep its interest rate where it is and also talked about a slowing economy. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 19th day of March and our son, Aaron, is celebrating his birthday. A reminder that should you wish to to follow us 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...

Here you will meet The Dark Knight. You may know him as Batman and he is the founder of The Iowa League of Heroes. We sat down in a public coffee shop to have this discussion and not a person there knew who I was actually interviewing. This is one of the very rare instances where The Dark Knight comes out in public to talk about how The Iowa League of Heroes began, what they do, why and what the future holds. We thought this was pretty amazing. Enjoy, we did! Thanks for listening! The award wi...

A brand new week and Happy St. Patrick's Day to those of you celebrating. Us? We missed out on the big parade in Des Moines. Yes, we were working on the Business News Headlines for today and we kick things off with a look at consumer spending last month that, in a word, was anemic.. Also today, for the conversation, you'll meet The Dark Knight whom you would know as Batman. This Dark Knight is the founder of The Iowa League of Heroes. It's a fantastic story...enjoy. A reminder that should you wi...

Here you will meet H.A. Gross who with his wife, Cindy, own Plaza Printers based in Urbandale, Iowa. This is a story about exceptional customer service and living up to your word. We were in New Orleans for the 40th Annual Conference and Trade Show for the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association. One of the highlights of the event was bringing together former and current presidents of the group to tell their stories. It was a great addition. To offer our appreciation we decided to give them th...

We covered the 2025 Annual Trade Show and Conference for the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association that was held in New Orleans. One of the newest Associate Members of the group is Envoy Business Systems a "white glove" credit card processing company. We sat down with Carrie Harrod a Client Support Specialist who, judging by this conversation. really enjoys what she is able to do for their clients. Have a listen and learn more about this rapidly growing company. Thanks for listening! The a...

While in New Orleans for the 40th Anniversary of the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association we visited with entrepreneur Brian and Amanda Kushniroff. They love the tractor parts business and moved from Kentucky to Ogema, Wisconsin to start their new salvage yard and retail store, Ogema Tractor Parts. This is a great conversation from two dedicated individuals who truly enjoy their work. Meet Brian and Amanda here! Thanks for listening! The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour wit...

You perhaps haven't thought much about the tourism business, more importantly the business we get from Canadian travelers. That is a story that kicks us off this evening and the loss is truly staggering. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 13th of March. Thanks for being here and a reminder that should you wish to to follow us 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 ca...

With all the lousy business news that we've reported on maybe it's time for something good? The story of a softer inflation number kicks us off today. But, as always...there is a but to the story. Welcome to the Wednesday Edition of the Business News Headlines! And, should you wish to to follow us 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 w...

Today is the fifth anniversary of the global pandemic, COVID-19 and we kick this segment of The Business News Headlines remembering a bit about what was going on that year and the impact it had on all of our lives. It was truly stunning. Meanwhile, should you wish to to follow us 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 ...

Today you'll hear from Trevonte Diggs the Chief Videographer for Tero International as we talk about some new, very cool, changes coming to his state-of-the-art studio. And, it's a studio that you and your business can use and the reasons are many. For example, marketers who use video grow company revenue 49% faster than those who do not. WOW! Also, should you wish to to follow us you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our web...

The start of another week and welcome to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines. We kick things off today with the sell off going on in the U.S. stock market. Today investors ran for cover and at one point the Dow was off by more than 1,000 points. That story first. Also today you'll hear from Trevonte Diggs the Chief Videographer for Tero International as we talk about some new, very cool, changes coming to his state-of-the-art studio. And, it's a studio that you and your business ca...

It's been a wild week on Wall Street and today was no different. Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Friday the7th day of March. A reminder that we're back on the air this Sunday, Noon Central and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL where Iowa comes to talk. And, yes we stream. Watch our social media postings on X to keep up. Speaking of social media, should you wish to to follow us you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. And our we...

We're at it again today as Tariff Talk dominates the news cycle. The on again, off again tariffs is confounding nations and business leaders and consumers are also starting to fret. That story kicks us off today...yet again. And, as always, should you wish to 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 ...

It is top of mind these days: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is being bantered about with scores of companies and organizations dismantling their DEI programs. Here we talk about that with Ro Crosbie the founder, CEO and President of Tero International. Are there other answers for insuring a diverse workforce and what are the benefits? That and more in this thoughtful approach from Tero. Thanks for listening! The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only ...

Another day another round of "Tariff Talk" this time...a pause. Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 5th day of March. Thanks for being here and if you want to reach 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: The "Pause" granted to U.S. automakers and why; On that news ma...

We kick things off today with a look at our policy about politics and our long standing practice of avoiding that topic. However...you'll hear more about that first this afternoon. Welcome to the Business News Headlines for this the 4th day of March. Glad you are with us. Also, a reminder that should you wish to 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 s...

Moments after President Trump said the tariffs against Mexico, Canada and China were going to move forward Wall Street had it's worst day of the year. Welcome to March and the Business News Headlines for Monday. Should you wish to 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: It was a ...

Welcome back to the Business News Headlines for this the final day of February 2025 and it's been a wild, wild month. Hey, a reminder that we're back with Insight on Business the News Hour, Week in Review this Sunday, Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL with the top business news stories of the past week along with two business conversations. Join us...we do stream. Also, should you wish to to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Fac...

Today you'll learn more about the ICON Water Trails project that will be a huge economic driver for Central Iowa. Here we talk about the ten years ICON has been around, what they have accomplished and what FUN things are slated to become real in 2025 and 2026. Plus how local communities in the Greater Des Moines Metro are helping support the effort and enhance their own waterways. My guest is Stephanie Oppel the leader of the ICON Water Trails a non-profit that is harnessing the rivers and strea...

While not in the newscast this evening you need to know that the Iowa Legislature has voted to strip a protected class of individuals from the states Civil Rights Law...the only state in the nation to do so...and their target? People who are trans or non-binary. And the business community? Silent. Yes, there will be business consequences here but nobody seems to care. On that happy note, let's get started and should you wish to to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "...

It is the hope of every business to be able to show real results for your advertising and marketing dollar. How do you get there? How about doing business with folks you know and trust and who can take your message to the target market YOU want to reach. Oh, and then having your trusted advertising partner follow up with concrete information. Is this a myth? Nope, it's the way Gale McKinney from Twin Rivers Media works. Gale is the founder of The American Cattlemen Magazine and Podcast as well a...

We kick things off today with a shocking report about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion or DEI. You know, the stuff that President Trump has been railing against even before the election. Well surprise, surprise we now know who the DEI program helped and it was not women of color which is what so many people assumed. And, 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 cl...

Finding a job can be tough for many people however, when you are a fired government worker that has a rare specialty it can really be difficult. That story tops our newscast this afternoon and welcome to the Business News Headlines for this Monday afternoon. 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 news...

We kick things off on this Friday talking about you and your thoughts about the U.S. economy. In a word you are not happy and that concern tanked Wall Street for a second day in a row. We'll get to that story first. 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 where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today and ...