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It is an honor to represent my community of Windsor Heights, Iowa as a City Councilor and it is a special treat to be able to attend the Annual Conference of the Iowa League of Cities. Each year the League brings together elected officials, city staff and vendors for education, training, networking and meet with vendors. This year we were in Sioux City, Iowa far in the Northwest portion of the state. Here you'll meet two very interesting people. Alan Kemp is the longtime Executive Director of th...

Sitting down with Mike Stuart from Tiny Homes of Iowa was an adventure in how various communities in Iowa and beyond deal with housing issues. Mike has been involved in creating homes with storage containers but that crumbled due to the cost of transporting them to the Midwest. Now he is building "tiny homes" that average between 500 and 900 square feet. The building of the home isn't the issue; getting permission from city governments...is. Here we talk about how Des Moines, Cedar Rapids and Io...

This is the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines...thanks for being with us again today. We'll kick things off with what the Department of Justice says Visa is doing to consumers and businesses. It's an antitrust case and big money is on the line. Also today you'll meet Ben Currie who is the president of the American Marketing Association - Iowa Chapter as we talk about the upcoming AMA-Iowa Experience. An event that anybody in the marketing and advertising world should consider attend...

The Fed is celebrating the end of inflation….will consumers agree? This is the business news headlines for Monday the 23rd day of September and welcome to Fall everybody….glad you’re here. A programing note…last week we did not air for several days. One of my other jobs is serving as a City Councilor for the City of Windsor Heights, Iowa and I was at the Iowa League of Cities annual event in Sioux City, Iowa…now you know. And, make sure you listen to the two conversations at the end of the newsc...

We'll kick this off today thanking YOU. Yes, you the consumer continued to consume in August which is odd because on one hand folks are complaining about prices yet they keep buying. Oh...and there is another reason and we'll share that first. 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: Consumers consuming and one reason they have; ...

Something that we learned today is that Mondays are...back! Like they really never left? Welcome to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines for this the 16th day of September. Glad you're here again. Say, 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 not when but how much. All eyes on the Fed; Legal cases against the Kroger/Albert...

It was a stunning reversal on Wall Street as we watched the markets correct what they lost the first week of September. Why? Some positive data about inflation as well as consumer sentiment. We'll cover all of that in just a moment. 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: Boeing workers go out on strike; The renewed power of lab...

Today we got more good news from the inflation front and that's first up. Also make sure you listen to my conversation with Cole Peterson the man behind Off the Line Performance. This is no ordinary shop. Cole and his crew install custom motors and equipment that can boost the horsepower of a vehicle in the hundreds. While the cost isn't cheap...his business is booming. 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 Ins...

Everything happens for a reason. Not long ago a young lady, Gabby, was in our neighborhood putting door hangers out for Agent Clean a company that does commercial and residential exterior cleaning. We've been wanting to do this for some time so I called them and Gabby set up a meeting. Nikolas Bender showed up and he gave me a price and we set the date. However, during that time I was asking him questions about the business and learned a great deal. Without reservation we can recommend this comp...

No doubt you remember where you were on September 11, 2021. I was sitting at my desk with the morning news on the television when the first plane hit the first tower in New York City. Like many I was transfixed for the rest of the day as we followed the news from Washington to a field in Pennsylvania. In all nearly 3,000 people died on that day. And, we must never forget. 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 Instag...

We kick things off today with a surprise bit of news about your income. No, really and it's such good news, and makes total sense given our reporting on consumer spending, that we have to let you in on what has happened. Welcome to the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines. 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: Can we talk ...

One of the regular features we do for the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association (NTPDA) is visit with members about their business, family, local community and more. It's our way of helping the Association boost their voice. Here in a segment we call "Where Are They Now" we visit with Trey Russell from Russell Tractor Parts of Scottsboro, Alabama who, way back in 1999 received a scholarship from the NTPDA and we thought you might like to learn more. This past year NTPDA awarded 25 scholarshi...

On Monday Wall Street attempted to claw back some of the losses that happened in the worst week the equities have had in over a year. And, they got some back but did come off session highs to get there. That story kicks us off today for 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: Clawing back and who won ...

We kick things off today looking at the Job Report from the Labor Department. It was a mixed bag of details which didn't help Wall Street much. Thanks for joining us for this Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines and a reminder that we're back on Sunday, Noon Central, with the Business Week in Review and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL and yes, we do stream. 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 Instag...

I was sitting in a club listening to a great band and visiting with the guy sitting next to me. We were talking about bands, drums and the crowd. I found Tony McGhee so interesting that I asked if he might sit down for an interview. A couple of days later we had the conversation you are about to hear. Frankly I had no idea of how deep his story is. Tony has traveled all over the U.S. done gigs in Germany and is attempting to do work with troubled youth and play for folks who have significant vis...

We kick things off today with a story about those "frequent flyer" programs offered by the airlines which is now being looked at by the U.S. Government and why. Also today you'll meet one of our newest friends musician Tony McGhee. A chance meeting last week put me in touch with this very talented drummer and writer. You won't want to miss out. 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? Sur...

Yet another mass school shooting this time in Georgia. At news time we learn there are four people murdered and nine people hospitalized. Dreadful when some treasure guns over kids. In the Business News Headlines today we'll take a look at a new report on jobs that rattled the markets a bit but when we take a deeper look there were some bright spots. 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. Faceboo...

Welcome back to the first weekday of September. Hope those of you living in the U.S. and Canada had a great Labor Day Holiday Weekend. But, not we're back and just in time for an awful start on Wall Street. Much like August the three major indexes fell, big time and we'll start with that story. Stick around because after the news you'll hear from Sam Sipkota about venture capitalism, Shark Tank and the company he and his business partner purchased just this past March that has really taken off. ...

It was a fitting end to the month of August as we watched Wall Street end the month on a high note. (Maybe a good time to check your 401k!) More about that in just a bit. We kick things off today talking about...yes...inflation and more good news. 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: More positive news about inflation; We now...

Our question, right out of the gun, is: "So, just how much good news do you want today?" We have plenty and willing to share. 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 revised GDP numbers are in and...wow! Fewer people filed for first time unemployment benefits; Going hungry. A shocking report of folks 65+ and SNAP; Rates on...

When one company has an outsize impact on Wall Street you have to pay attention. All eyes were on the second quarter earnings report from Nvidia and the company did not disappoint blowing by analyst expectations. However, we kick things off today talking about the Full Self Driving problems facing...Tesla. 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 ...

We kick things off today talking about...YOU! You, the consumer that is. The Conference Board released their Consumer Confidence Study and the numbers are pretty amazing. We'll also share why that is so important...and, thank you! 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: Consumer Confidence is UP and by the numbers; More police depart...

Welcome to the final day of August and 100 degrees here in Central Iowa. They say it's due to "Corn Sweat" which is the moisture released by acres and acres of corn grown in the Midwest. See what you learn here? And Happy National Dog Day! Yofi says, "Hi!" 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: Canada joins the U.S. in 100% tariffs o...

Since Wednesday we've been expecting this and on Friday morning, in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said it out loud, "The time has come...". We're talking about a reduction in the federal prime rate come September and that kicks off our newscast this 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: Powell says it out l...