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Nov. 16, 2023

Funding Issues, DART and a 40% Cut in Service

One of the most impactful issues facing workers and employers is transportation. If a family doesn't own a reliable vehicle or if people don't want/need that expense their option if public transportation...get on the bus...Gus.  However a lack of fun...

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Nov. 15, 2023

The Business News Headlines 15 November 2023

More economic data reports came out today and while some are making a big deal out of them we're a bit more skeptical.  It's the Wednesday Edition of the Business News Headlines for this the 15th day of November and we kick things off with your spend...

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Nov. 14, 2023

The Business News Headlines 14 November 2023

Remember Monday when we said we would know more about the economy when the Labor Department issued their inflation report? Well, that happened early this morning and the report was a bit of a shock that shook Wall Street.  That story kicks off our ne...

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Nov. 13, 2023

The Business News Headlines and More 13 November 2023

For those of you celebrating Diwali we wish you a wonderful Festival of Light.  Welcome to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines for this the 13th day of November. And, make sure you click through for the story of Adriana Aristizabal a fo...

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Nov. 13, 2023

From a War Correspondent to Entrepreneur meet Adriana Aristizabal

She has an amazing story. Adriana Aristizabal was a war correspondent in her native Columbia but when she was facing death threats made the choice to immigrate to the United States. After some time working at embassy jobs she decided to launch her ow...

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Nov. 10, 2023

The Business News Headlines 10 November 2023

What a difference a day makes. Yesterday the markets tanked today was a different story. Also our wish is that you have a memorable Veteran's Day in the U.S. and Remembrance Day in Canada. We owe so much to those who have served we can never say "tha...

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Nov. 9, 2023

The Business News Headlines & More 9 November 2023

Things were going rather smooth on Wall Street until Jerome Powell uttered three words, "...we're not done".  He was talking about raising interest rates to combat inflation and that's where we start the newscast this evening. Meanwhile make sure you...

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Nov. 9, 2023

The Story of Tractor Mike a Great Entrepreneur

We've been doing this business broadcast in one form or another for close to 18 years. From Highway 6 Your Road to the Country to the Iowa Sportsman and for the past 13 years Insight on Business. During that time I've interviewed thousands of people ...

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Nov. 8, 2023

The Business News Headlines 8 November 2023

Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 8th day of November and the day after some resounding victories from yesterday's elections. And wouldn't you know it...we don't do...politics. But we do cover some of the big business news stor...

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Nov. 7, 2023

The Business News Headlines 7 November 2023

It is Election Day here in the U.S. and this is yet another reminder to get out and vote. Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 7th day of November. Today, we're a bit longer than normal because of some really interesting things goin...

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Nov. 6, 2023

The Business News Headlines and Time 6 November 2023

Welcome back to a brand new week where we kick things off talking about decals and your steering wheel. It's a story we knew nothing about until this afternoon and it's pretty serious stuff.  For the interview we're going to help change your life. No...

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Nov. 6, 2023

Time Management with Ro Crosbie

Don't you wish you had more time to do...stuff? We already know the answer is, "Yes"! So how can you become the master of time and not let time master you?  Here you'll learn some valuable tips that can alter your life. No, really! My guest is Ro Cro...

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Nov. 3, 2023

The Business News Headlines 3 November 2023

It was the best week on Wall Street since October of last year as we watched the three major indexes pop on the hope that the Central Bank is done raising rates. The other big story was the slowdown in hiring. We'll cover both of those stories and mo...

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Nov. 2, 2023

The Business News Headlines 2 November 2023

Welcome back to this the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines.  Glad you're with us again. It was a rockin' day on Wall Street as investors poured it on after the Fed announcement of holding rates steady. In fact, Wall Street is on track f...

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Nov. 1, 2023

The Business News Headlines and More 1 November 2023

Welcome to a brand new month and the Wednesday Edition of the Business News Headlines. Coming up today we'll cover the latest move by the Federal Reserve on interest rates, some job news and more. Our conversation is with Peggy Huppert the Executive ...

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Nov. 1, 2023

The Mental Health Conference with Peggy Huppart

There is an important conference happening in Iowa and you are invited to attend. Here you will meet Peggy Huppart the Executive Director of NAMI-Iowa as we talk about their 2023 Annual Conference scheduled for Wednesday, November 8. So much attentio...

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Oct. 31, 2023

The Business News Headlines 31 October 2023 Happy Halloween

Not much to spook you here unless economics makes you shiver.  It's the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 31st day of October and Happy Halloween. You'll get a monster nod in the opening.  Also, if you want to reach us on social media and if yo...

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Oct. 30, 2023

The Business News Headlines & More 30 October 2023

Could it be over? Today the UAW announced a tentative deal with the last of the hold-out Detroit automakers. Also today, Wall Street bounced way up.  Welcome to the Monday Edition of the business news headlines.  Glad you're with us. Also today you'l...

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Oct. 30, 2023

Peace, Wine, Agriculture and More with Violet Grgich

For over a week we've been immersed in the story of Roots of Peace and the 2023 World Food Prize Laureate Heidi Kuhn and today yet another story. This time we visit with Violet Grgich who leads the family business, Grgich Hills Estate & Vineyard ...

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Oct. 27, 2023

The Business News Headlines & More 27 October 2023

It's the end of a bruising week on Wall Street as the "blue chips" fell yet again.  We'll cover that and much more in this the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines. And, you are going to want to click through for a passionate conversation wi...

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Oct. 27, 2023

The 2023 World Food Prize Laureate - Heidi Kuhn

In May of this past year I was sitting down with former Ambassador Terry Branstad, who also served as the longest sitting governor in the history of the United States. He said to me that he would look for me in Washington, D.C. at the announcement fo...

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Oct. 26, 2023

The Business News Headlines and More 26 October 2023

We kick off this evenings Business News Headlines with some hopeful signs that an end is near for the auto-strike. At least Ford has signed off on a tentative agreement with the UAW.  It would seem that when the union started to walk out of highly pr...

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Oct. 26, 2023

The Art of Asking Questions with Ro Crosbie

Who would think that having the ability to ask questions, the right questions, would be a skill that you can learn.  And, a skill that will enhance your business and professional life. Here Ro Crosbie the Founder, President and CEO of Tero Internatio...

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Oct. 25, 2023

The Business News Headlines 25 October 2024

We spent much of the day at the World Food Prize event in Des Moines, Iowa so you are getting a "Late Edition" of the Business News Headlines for this Wednesday evening. If you've got a moment check out the winner of this years World Food Prize, Heid...

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