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Your eyes do not deceive you...there is still inflation in the U.S. and that is where we begin this evening. This is The Business News Headlines for Thursday the 9th day of April, thanks for listening. In other news, how much did the U.S. economy grow in the final quarter of 2025?  We’ll share. If you think gas is expensive what about jet fuel and what that means for travelers. Applications for unemployment assistance climbed…again...

The cease fire between the U.S. and Iran is fragile and there have been reports from early afternoon that Iran has, once again, closed the Strait of Hormuz.  That is where we start this evening.  This is The Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 8th day of April, thanks for listening. In other news, the minutes of the most recent meeting of the Fed were made public and more members are considering a rate hike. Paramount Preside...

It was a choppy day on Wall Street and the President said the U.S. would start bombing power plants in Iran.  What happened to the markets?  We'll cover that first.  This is the Business News Headlines for Monday the 6th day of April and it's great to be back with you. .  In other news, menopause, and marketing, yes, it’s a story. A top Fed official suggests an interest rate hike…and not a cut. In a related story JP Morgan Chase CE...

Back in 2011 Dakota Kieffer received a scholarship from the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association (NTPDA) and went to business school at Iowa State University. Here in "Where Are They Now" presented by NTPDA is the story of Dakota, his brother,, his wife, parents and the business he now owns with his brother Travis, Plastics Unlimited.  Meet Dakota: 

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It's always a blast to sit down with an old friend and talk business. Here you'll meet Bruce Cranor who has been with Reliance Power Parts for many years and always shows up for events from the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association (NTPDA).  Bruce visits with us about his experiences with NTPDA as well as what in the world Reliance offers to the construction, agriculture and trucking industries.  Here's Bruce:

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Before we sat down with Kevin Schmidt we didn't know much about how deep the family roots go when it comes to Schmidt Machine Company based in Ohio. In this brief conversation we learn much.  It truly is interesting how families can keep a business in operation years after the founding. A little known fact about Kevin is that he also does comedy.  No, really!  Meet Kevin:

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Some 27% of Americans use their personal vehicle for work and the high price of fuel is making it difficult to keep going and that is where we start this evening. This is the Business News Headlines for Monday the 30th of March, thank you for listening. In other news, the shutdown continues but TSA agents get paid. Economists worry about the global economy as the war continues. In a related story one of the poorest European nations...

Women in the tractor parts business?  You bet! Here you will meet Emily Rosser and Brandi Erickson who are ALWAYS the life of every National Tractor Parts Dealer Association (NTPDA) event.  We sat down with the ladies while in Orlando during the  Annual Conference and Trade Show for NTPDA to get to know more about Steiner Tractor based in Michigan.  Here's your chance to listen in and get to know Steiner as well as Emily and Brandi...

We've had the privilege of knowing Dan Waters and his Bride, Lindsey for many years.  They own and operate Waters Tractor based in Washington state. Recently Dan was elected as the President of the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association (NTPDA) so we figured it would be a good time to sit down with him so you could get to know more about his business and the NTPDA.  Meet Dan:

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We watched on Thursday as the markets tanked and Friday was even worse. This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 27th day of March, thanks for being with us. In other news men and women have very different thoughts about the gender pay gap. Panicked travelers are hearing that they should not arrive at airports too early and what that is about. Some lawmakers are pushing for ending the federal gas tax and what that may mea...

If you were with us for our Wednesday newscast you heard us doubt there was going to be peace talks between the U.S. and Iran.  And, we were right.  This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 26th day of March.  Thanks for being with us. .  In other news, Iran locks up the Strait of Hormuz and is conducting a “toll booth” program.  The U.S. Senate is scrambling to get a deal done to reopen the government. AI chatbots are ...

Now the TSA is actually talking about closing some airports due to staffing shortages and that is where we start this evening. This is The Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 25th day of March, thanks for listening. In other news, the EPA will allow higher levels of ethanol in an attempt to lower prices…but, there is a but.  The Supreme Court has sided with Cox Communications and it’s all about music.  Plug in solar panels co...

We welcome back our friend Karl Brauer from ISeeCars.com to share some insight into the new and used car market. What is selling well,, what isn't and so much more about the auto industry. Plus you'll learn what ISeeCars.com is all about and perhaps you might use it the next time you are looking to buy or just...looking.  Meet Karl for this great conversation!

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The majority of American's believe that now is an awful time to find a...job.  And that is where we start this evening.  This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 24th day of March and thank you for listening. In other news, the jump in gas prices impact even interest rates. And there is more to worry about and that is about tax refunds. At a trial in New Mexico, Meta is found guilty and we’ll share of what. We’ll check t...

Conflicting stories are coming out of the Washington, D.C. and Tehran. Are there talks going on between the U.S. and Iran...or not.  That is where we kick off tonight's newscast.  This is The Business News Headlines for Monday the 23rd day of March, thank you for listening. In other news, ready for more chaos? We’ve got a story for you.  ICE agents have been deployed to various airports but can they really help the TSA? We’ll check...

Several things converged on Friday that sent the stock market into a tail spin and that is where we begin this evening. This is The Business News Headlines for Friday the 20th day of March and thank you for listening. In other news, nations with a higher percentage of renewable energy are, in a word, lucky. The FDA has a major recall of a pain reliever meant for children. CBS Radio Service…will be gone and soon and that is a shame....

It was another rocky day on Wall Street until the price of oil moderated a bit and the markets, while closing lower, did recover from some deep drops.  We'll start tonight with that story.  This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 19th day of March and thanks for being with us again. In other news, President Trump and his love of fossil fuels rather than renewable energy is not going well. Asia nations are rushing to co...

There is no doubt that agriculture plays a major role in the economy of Iowa.  At the same time farmers and ranchers are braving some major headwinds including higher costs for inputs as well as fuel. But, let's take a break and celebrate Iowa agriculture with a special event on 25 March in Waterloo. Here Jeff Stein from News/Talk 1540 KXEL is in to talk about the Farmer Appreciation Day Event and invite you to attend.  Yes, there ...

Three major developments today helped tank Wall Street and that's where we start this evening. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 18th day of March, thanks for listening. In other news, the National Retail Federation is projecting a healthy gain. President Trump is reversing course on oil from Venezuela due to rising prices. Val Kilmer will appear in a new film…even though he is…dead. Meanwhile mental health work...