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Iowa’s economic recovery poses challenges/opportunities for state’s small businesses by Mary Stroka, The Center Square contributor  | March 08, 2021 01:00 PM Print this article In this image from video, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks from Des Moines, Iowa, during the second night of the Republican National Convention on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020. (Courtesy of the Committee on Arrangements for the 2020 Republican National Committee via AP) (AP) A net 18% of small business owners said they plan to create new jobs in the next three months,...

Feb 5, 2021 After Governor Kim Reynolds lauds the efforts of Polk County Health in distributing COVID vaccines, Jeff talks to Nola Aigner Davis of Polk County Health about what's working; Matt Everson of the Iowa Chapter of the National Federation Of Independent Business has good news as the state's economy recovers from the pandemic; Rory O'Neill checks in from Florida with a Super Bowl preview while marketer Lora Devuono expects a heavy dose of silliness in this year's ads. You can click below to listen to hour one of this edition of Need To Know With Jeff Angelo for Friday, February 5, 202...

An Iowa Congresswoman says that she does not support raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour.

Cutting taxes projected to raise revenue for Iowa by Bob Pepalis, The Center Square  | December 29, 2020 10:30 AM Print this article Taxpayer and business advocates agreed that cutting Iowa’s income tax could boost the economic recovery from the effects of the pandemic, which slowed Iowa’s economy, said Tom Sands, president of the Iowa Taxpayers Association. For the 2021 legislative session, the association will work with the governor’s office and legislators to enact more tax cuts at the corporate level. “And on the individual level, obviously, be...

While the nation's small businesses continue to struggle, Iowa businesses are faring better. Author: Jon Diaz Updated: 11:44 AM CST December 24, 2020 PELLA, Iowa — A report just out from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) paints a grim picture for small businesses across the country.  In Iowa, however, things could be looking up. According to a survey conducted by the NFIB, one in four businesses owners says they may have to close their doors in the next six months if the economy doesn't turn around. But that number reflects the nation a...