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I'll Make Me a World in Iowa with Betty Andrews

It's the 20th Annual African-American Celebration known as I'll Make Me a World in Iowa. The educational day is Friday the 26th of January and then the very fun, family day on Saturday the 27th. It's all free and a great event. Here we caught up with the founder of I'll Make Me a World in Iowa, Betty Andrews who talks about the Friday event and what you can expect on Saturday...
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHo

Stuff to Do with Cady & Courtney - Cityview

Our friends from Cityview are back with their list of things to do this weekend into next week. From The Battle at the Barn to the RV & Outdoor Show, Des Moines Social Club Comedy, the Iowa Taste of Elegance and The Wailers Cady and Courtney have it going on. Thanks for doing this!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Jason Wright - Comic Book Artist - Our Small Business Spotlight

Meet graphic artist Jason Wright who not only does freelance work but writes and publishes his own comic books. We found this an interesting way to make a living and wanted to learn more. Here we talk about his journey, education, passion and work as J. Wright in our Small Business Spotlight. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour

Stuff to Do with Cady Colosimo and Courtney Carstens

Each week we bring you "Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro" with our friends from Cityview Magazine. This week Courtney Carstens and Cady Colosimo join us to talk rodeo, gymnastics, a home show. bunnies, art and cooking. It's the full package so get out there and do something!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Stuff to Do with Cityview and Jeff Pitts

At the end of each broadcast week we take a break from the business news and bring you news of a different nature, Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine joins us for some fun and a look at "Stuff to DO in the Metro". This week it's archery, boats, hockey, a health and fitness expo, a diecast toy show, we talk up Botanical Blues at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden on Sunday and talk Tyrannosaurs at the Science Center. Have some fun already, Monday will be here soon enough. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Trellis Our Restaurant of the Week!

While it might be a cold winter you can warm up at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Center with Trellis a creation from Lisa LaValle and her husband Michael. Here you can enjoy a menu that reflects Lisa's passion for fresh and local in a setting unlike anything else in the Des Moines Metro. With Lisa is Jake Miller the general manager for Port Of Des Moines the company behind Trellis, The Riverwalk Hub, Trellis Catering, J.A. White Riverboat and The River Center the newest event center in the Greater Des Moines Metro. Side note of history: The site of The River Center is the warehouse where Old Tavern Brewing Company, one of the oldest breweries in the Metro, once stood. Here is our conversation... 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Stuff to DO with Cityview and Jeff Pitts

Each Friday afternoon Jeff Pitts joins us for a conversation about "Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro". Always fun and sometimes even informative Jeff, from Cityview Magazine, lightens the end of the week as he checks out everything from bird watching to learning to play the ukulele...no, really. Have a listen and get out there and have some fun!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

The One Woman Syphony

She mixes technology with the classical sounds of her violin. Meet Genevieve Salamone the "One Woman Symphony". We climbed into our "Way-Back Machine" for this conversation we had in October of 2016. Talented and fun Genevieve brings some true class to any corporate meeting or event. Have a listen...enjoy and then reach out for a booking. You will not be sorry. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Stuff to DO with Cityview and Jeff Pitts

Each Friday we round out the Business News Hour with Jeff Pitts our lifestyle contributor from Cityview Magazine. Stuff going on in the Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. From ice skating to comedy with Willie Farrell at the Funny Bone to the Des Moines Art Center to the Iowa Wild and Charlie Brown Christmas at Noce...whew. Have a listen! 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Proof - Our Restaurant of the Week with Sean Wilson

Just down the street from our studios is Proof a small, locally owned restaurant that is high on quality, service and the personal touch from "hosts" who are big on the tiny things that make a meal an event. Learn more about our Restaurant of the Week from owner/chef Sean Wilson...you'll enjoy!  Oh, and "Wine Wars"?
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.