Iowa Business Report Monday Edition
Feb. 23, 2026

Pete Sepp of the National Taxpayers Union on how the federal debt crisis is adversely impacting business and the economy.

On the Iowa Business Report weekend edition:

* The federal budget crisis is impacting consumers, business, and the economy as a whole, according to Pete Sepp of the National Taxpayers Union

* Jason Isaac of the American Energy Institute says changes in EPA rules will positively impact automobiles now, with wider impact on a broad scale later

* In our business profile, we'll introduce you to Wendy Yuengling, sixth-generation family member of the Yuengling brewery, whose products are now available in Iowa

The Iowa Business Report is presented by the Iowa Business Council, online at iowabusinesscouncil.org. Additional support comes from the Iowa Secretary of State, sos.iowa.gov/protectyourbusiness.

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition
Feb. 20, 2026

Marc Busch of the Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University, cautioning that Commerce Department action could lead to new tariffs for--and shortages of--medical equipment in the U.S.

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
Feb. 19, 2026

Wendy Yuengling, sixth-generation member of the family operating America's oldest brewery, which is now selling products in Iowa.

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
Feb. 18, 2026

National financial journalist Dennis Kneale says the current U.S. tariffs are serving their purpose.