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The top line is that job openings fell to a three and a half year low. But that's just the start of the new numbers released today by the Labor Department and that's where we start today. Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today: Job openings fall but, there is a but; Fewer people are quitting their job and what that means; Railr...

Every business owner we talk with, and we talk with hundreds each year, tell us they are desperate for high quality, valuable and engaged employees. And then there are the job seekers who have trouble landing a job because their ability to communicate and engage is lacking. Why not fix both of those issues? Today you'll meet Alison Haider the Chief Learning Officer at Tero International. Here we talk about how much more expensive it is to recruit vs. retaining top level workers. We also invite t...

Welcome back to the first day of the week and the final Monday of October where we watched the markets bounce back. We'll have that story coming up in just a bit as the Business News Headlines ramps up. Here is what we've got for you today: McDonald's started to win back customers driven away by high prices; But, then came the E-Coli scare and we've got the latest; The Ford Motor Company saw its profits sink by nearly 26%; A pizza restaurant owner gets prison time and we'll share why; Cash ...

This is the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines and a reminder that we're back on the air this Sunday, Noon Central with Insight on Business the News Hour, Week in Review and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL and, yes, we do stream. Here's what we've got for you today: Wars are costly...ask Russia; Politics hits the newspaper world in L.A.; A Florida teen takes his life and fingers are pointing to A.I.; Spirit Airlines is cutting costs by selling planes; Consumers, in a new report, are ...

Over at Boeing workers remain on the picket line. So, what's their beef with the company? We'll share that story first. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 24th day of October, thanks for being with us. And today we've got a great business conversation for you with our friend Alison Haider and it all has to do with your and your career. But, even more than that if you are an employer you know it's much more costly to recruit than retain. So, why not give your employees the power...

McDonald's is in full crisis mode following a deadly e-coli outbreak that sickened 49 people in ten states and resulted in the death of one customer. That story kicks us off in this the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 23rd day of October. And, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today: McDonald's struggles to ID what happened; Boein...

There is an interesting consumer trend happening and it has to do with the price of new vehicles. Many consumers are balking at paying over $47,000 and $750 a month for a new car. What impact will this trend have if it lasts. That's our first story today and thanks for being with us. Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today: Consum...

Most Americans believe the U.S. economy is in the tank. We start with that topic today and offer up a solid rebuttal and, yes, we'll share current numbers that make this assertion...just wrong. This is the business news headlines for Monday the 21st day of October and thanks for being here. Also, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today: It's...

Wall Street ended with a 6th winning week today and we'll share those details. Also, a reminder that we're back with the Business Week in Review on Sunday, Noon Central and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL Where Iowa Comes to Talk. Between now and then if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today: Yes for 6 weeks it's been a win on Wall Street; Just ...

Once again you, the U.S. Consumer, have made a huge contribution to the overall economy and we'll get to that first today. Welcome to the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines for this the 17th day of October. Glad you're with us. And, should you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today: Consumers keep consuming and what you are buying; T...

Welcome back and today we kick things off talking about cars and trucks. It's yet another story about Stellantis. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 16th day of October and thanks for bring with us. Should you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today: More disappointing news our of Stellantis; PepsiCo, Chips and Shrinkflation; T...

It's the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 15th day of October and in this part of the country we're expecting much colder temps tonight. Welcome to Fall. Coming up some of the top business news stories plus a conversation with Ro Crosbie the Founder, President and CEO of Tero International. Our topic is emotion. How to best keep your emotions in check is good for business but, how to get there? Ro has some suggestions. Also, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up w...

We're back with the Business News Headlines for Monday the 14th day of October. Good to be with you. We were out for a couple of days due to the holiday of Yom Kippur but ready to get things rolling again this week with the Business News Headlines. Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today: The Nobel Prize for Economics is a big sto...

While Hurricane Milton is now a bit of a memory there are still repercussions revolving around the storm. At news time we reported that there were five fatalities which has now been upgraded to ten. We start out the newscast looking at a number of issues regarding the storm. Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today: Milton and the ...

Well now...Google is declared a monopoly....now what? This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 9th day of October, thanks for being with us again today. While that story kicks us off we're also watching what is going on with Hurricane Milton and Tampa Bay. If you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today: Google a monopoly...now what? So...

We are still reeling from Hurricane Helene and now an even more powerful storm is on the way. Those two stories kick us off today. Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 8th day of October. Glad you are here again. Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today: The SBA Small Business Disaster Loan Program is in trouble; ...

We're back after several days off for the recent holiday. Thanks for being with us on this Monday the 7th day of October. Coming up some of the big business news stories of the day along with an interesting conversation with Joe Galasso who is with W.T. Associates a firm that helps farmers and ranchers with everything from genetics to bio-security to creating their own packing plant to serve you the consumer what you truly desire in protein. Also, if you want to reach out to us on social media y...

If you are a pet owner you know the anguish we face when dealing with end of life decisions. When our Oscar told us it was time we called Avondale Vet Clinic to see if there was a service that could come to our home. They told us about Lap of Love which specializes in veterinary hospice and in-home euthanasia. These decisions are never easy but from the moment we met Beth Kaiser, DVM the experience was kind, compassionate and thoughtful. Here I sit down with Dr. Kaiser and talk about Lap of Love...

Welcome to the first day of October and cooler temps in our past of the country. And, a programing reminder we are out of the studio this Thursday but will be back with the business news headlines on Friday evening. Also, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today: U.S. job openings surprised folks; Striking dock workers may have the upper han...

It is the final day of September and we're grateful you're with us again today. Coming up the Business News Headlines and then an impactful conversation with Dr. Beth Kaiser a veterinarian with Lap of Love which offers veterinary hospice care and in-home euthanasia. If you are a lover of pets you really need to hear this story and you need to know it's quite personal for our family. Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_N...

Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines and a reminder that we're back with you this Sunday, Noon Central with the Business News, Week in Review and also an important conversation for you who have pets. My guest will be Dr. Beth Kaiser a veterinarian with Lap of Love. Think veterinary hospice and in-home euthanasia. And, this is also a personal story. That's Sunday and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL and we do stream. Also, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can ...

If you are one of those folks that think the U.S. economy is on the brink of collapse you might not want to listen to this edition of The Business News Headlines for Thursday the 26th of September. In short the U.S. economy continues to grow and strengthen and we'll share that story today. Meanwhile, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too. Here's what we've got for you today: ...

While I was at the Iowa League of Cities Conference I went to a session about the Iowa Profile with Ashley Jared the Communications Director for the Iowa Finance Authority. And....WOW! Imagine being able to make solid data driven decisions with insights into housing data, demographic data, economic trends, quality of life issues and more. Who can use this tool? Yes, cities, counties but also employers, schools, colleges and universities. You can also use the tool to compare your city to another....

Hey Wednesday...we're here. This is the Business News Headlines for the 25th day of September and thanks for being here. Today, along with the business news headlines you'll hear from Ashley Jared the Communications Director for the Iowa Finance Authority about a new tool that we think is a game-changer for communities, employers, colleges and universities. It's called the Iowa Profile and is full of data on housing, demographics, health issues, economic trends. This is a quick dive and yes, you...