Iowa Business Report 24-05 (Feb. 02-04, 2024)

On this edition of the Iowa Business Report: There is enough optimism about Iowa's economy during the first half of 2024 that a majority of businesses surveyed are planning capital expenditures. Joe Murphy of the Iowa Business Council shares data from his group's latest quarterly survey.It's tax time, and the Iowa Department of Revenue is ready. And in this week's "Business Profile", you'll hear from Blake Renaud, founder and CEO of the Pickle Play app and website, designed in Cedar Falls, to help the growing number of pickleball players learn about the game and find court space.For more, go to totallyiowa.com and click on the "radio programs" link.    Support for the Iowa Business Report radio program and podcast comes from the Iowa Business Council, online at iowabusinesscouncil.org.