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Stuff to DO with Cityview Magazine

Each week I get to visit with Jeff Pitts who is the Managing Editor for Cityview Magazine and we chat it up about "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines, Iowa Metro. Hey, it's Friday and we often go off the rails.  Today we'll visit about The Des Moines Art Center, Funerals, the Des Moines Bucs are moving to Wells Fargo Arena for some hockey tonight. Hey the Roller Skating Club is meeting...didn't know did you?  Some Iowa State Football is on this weekend.  A bunch of Halloween Events.  Have a listen!

The Business News Headlines 16 October 2020

Well, THAT was a week...right?  Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines glad that you've clicked through.  Here's what we've got on tap for you today:
Retail Sales Numbers Surprise;
Deficit Numbers do...too;
Detroit and the "EV Buzz";
A study tells us what you're doing with your $;
A new group hopes to enlighten;
A deeper dive into the retail numbers;
The Wall Street Report;
Coke pull the plug on an old brand.
Those stories PLUS Jeff Pitts the managing editor from Cityview is with me to chat it up about Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. To hear that...just click here.
Thanks for listening! 

Stuff to DO with Cityview Magazine

Each Friday I'm joined by Jeff Pitts who is the managing editor for Cityview Magazine and he has a list of Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro. Do not expect much seriousness here...we end the business week on the lighter side and we often go off the rails. Today we're talking about
The Des Moines Art Center and Death;
Bingo and Food in Polk City;
Kids Stuff at the Fairgrounds;
Learn to Ice Skate;
The Botanical Gardens are open;
The Great Iowa Pet Expo...WOOF!!
The Haunted Barn in Ankeny;
Critters at Jester Park
Night Eyes at Blank Park Zoo
Those things and more just a click away.  Have some FUN already...you deserve it. 

The Business News Headlines 14 October 2020

Welcome back and thanks for clicking through for the business news headlines on this the 1th of October, 2020. Oh, and if you want to reach out on Twitter you can find us @IOB_NewsHour.  Here is what we've got cooked up for you today:
Nope on the hope of a stimulus before the election;
Mortgage rates fall again but...buyers are scarce;
If the election has you worried about the markets...
Pay equity and Princeton University;
Rents and cities like San Francisco;
Price fixing and...chickens;
What consumers are more worried about;
The Wall Street Report;
And, yes, more Work from Home news.
Those stories and the amazing talent of Justin Jarrell who recently released his first album. You're going to learn the depth of his talent from writing to producing to video to editing...it goes on and on. But, he admits to one thing he can't do.  Yep, we're fans.  Meet Justin here.
Thanks for listening! 

The Amazing Talent of Musician Justin Jarrell

Justin Jarrell recently launched his album that was two years in the making. While we don't often feature musicians on the Business News Hour...being one really is...a business. So we dug in a bit to learn more about Justin and...WOW! Boundless energy and so talented on so many levels. If it sounds like we're immediate fans...yep.  Meet Justin Jarrell, his music and his stunning ability to do everything except...one...tiny thing that he admits to.

The Business News Headlines 9 October 2020

Hi and thanks for clicking through to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines. Here's what we've got teed up for you today:
Can the U.S. Economy weather a second wave;
Jamie Dimon the economy and office work;
Shaq is getting into the investment business;
Another sad theater story and what about Broadway;
Apple, 5G and a disappointment;
The Wall Street Report
Hey how about that office dress code...even if working from home.
Those stories plus a little Friday Fun with Jeff  Pitts from Cityview Magazine. We've got "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. Click here to listen and have some fun, you deserve it.
Thanks for listening! 

Stuff to DO with Cityview and Jeff Pitts 9 October 2020

By now you know what happens each Friday...some fun times with Jeff Pitts who is the managing editor for Cityview Magazine. Here we're talking about some cool stuff going down in the Metro this weekend into next week.  Stuff like:
Justin Jarrell at XKB Tonight!
Weekend Comedy at the Des Moines Playhouse;
What? A Victorian Funeral at Living History Farms;
Grandview has "Stripper";
Our friends at Sleepy Hollow gonna scare you;
Slaugherhouse ya know.
The DSM Public Library is OPEN!!
The Blank Park Zoo and Night Eyes...a bit different this year.
And, along the way we'll offer some commentary on stuff that may, or may not, have anything to do with what we're helping to promote.  It's what we do on Friday.
Thanks for listening! 

The Business News Headlines 6 October 2020

Amid a backdrop of hope today what the president did and what Fed Chair Jerome Powell said was enough to sink the markets.  Here's what we've got for you on this 6th day of October:
Stop the stimulus talks and...
Fed Chair also talks stimulus and what happens if none;
How some movie theaters are luring back families;
Oh...the Trade Deficit...yep, there is that;
Ikea is launching a second hand store;
Some rough going for General Electric;
The Wall Street Report
And the Nobel Prize for Medicine goes to....
Those stories PLUS a conversation with Suzanne Hull the founder of the ChristKindle Market of Des Moines. I know, we're not yet over Halloween but, come on, we all could use a little Christmas right now...right.  Listen to that conversation here. 
Thanks for coming by! 

Christkindle Market of Des Moines

It's back and it's a bit different...like everything else in 2020, right?  Here Suzanne Hull from the Christkindle Market DSM is back to share with you what this 5th year looks like and where the idea came from. The virtual event takes place between November 9th and the 22nd and then the curbside pick up in December. We'll also chat a bit about her business that spawned the Christkindle Market DSM, Contemporary Business Solutions and how she helps her clients in many ways. Meet Suzanne:

The Business News Headlines 2 October 2020

Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines and yep, you can follow us on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour.  Here's what we've got for you today:
Two things rocked Wall Street today;
Tesla blows past sales numbers but...
Women leaving the workforce in stunning numbers;
Baby, it's cold outside. Restaurants feeling the chill;
AirBnB is seeking some major cash in their IPO;
The Wall Street Report;
And, we know what you are listening to...and it's growing.
Those stories PLUS we've got Jeff Pitts the managing editor for Cityview Magazine with Stuff to Do in the Des Moines Metro.  Hey, it's Friday and YOU deserve to have a little fun. Click through to find out who we're talking about this week.  
Thanks for listening!