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Talking Iowa Mixology Championships

Cocktail creation is serious stuff...here we learn more about the 2017 Iowa Mixology Championship happening in Des Moines on Thursday 7 September at Vivians, downtown. Our guest is Stacy Kluesner from the Iowa Restaurant Association and we talk about the judging and the public event that starts at 6:00PM the same day. For more, and to get your tickets, here is that link. Oh...and we're doing a bunch of restaurant name-dropping in this segment...know anybody?
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.

Gilroy's Our Restaurant of the Week!

Meet Carl Wertzberger the managing partner of Gilroy's on 8th Street in West Des Moines. Here we learn more about Carl, the food that they call, "Stylish Amerian Comfort Food", why they are open so damn early, and the legend that still calls out to fans on Wednesday nights and live music. BTW did you know "gilroy" means "redhead" in Gaelic? See what you learn here! Spend some time with us and learn more about our Restaurant of the Week...Gilroy's Kitchen, Pub & Patio!
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 Cady Colosimo!

Each Friday afternoon we bring you "Stuff to DO with Cityview" a look at some things going on in the Greater Des Moines Metro that you might know about or...missed. Here Cady Colosimo a writer for Cityview joins us for everything from a Harley Ride to some Trailer Trash...no, really. Have a listen and get out there!
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 Cady Colosimo!

Our Cityview lifestyle contributor Jeff Pitts has run off to get married so we get Cady Colosimo also with Cityview and her list of things to do this weekend and into next week. Welcome back Cady! 
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.

It's Restaurant Week in Des Moines!

Each week we feature a "Restaurant of the Week" however this week...because it's Restaurant Week we thought you might like to learn more about its impact on the Des Moines Metro Food Scene. Here we visit with Rachel Bolduc the Vice President of Marketing for the Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau (Catch Des Moines!) about the impact the event has had on local restaurants with more than 26,000 people taking part in the event. Oh, and there is a major prize for those of you who turn in four Restaurant Week receipts to Business Publications by Noon on August 28th! Who says you can't have your cake and eat it too? 
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

It's the WEEKEND and Jeff Pitts is with us from Cityview with his unique list of "Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro" this weekend and into next week. He does find some out of the ordinary...stuff. Listen in go to Adel or the National Guard or...just 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.

Stuff to DO with Cityview and Jeff Pitts

Each week our lifestyle contributor comes by to share his top picks of "Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro". Jeff Pitts is from Cityview Magazine and nobody knows more about what's going on. This week Jeff brings with him Adam Rogan an intern at Cityview for his input and some added fun. Enjoy.
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.

Talking Music with Gary Williams of L.A.M.E. Nation

When we answered the phone and Gary Williams asked about appearing on The Business News Hour we had to dig deeper into exactly 'what' his business is. We're grateful we asked the question. Here Gary shares with us his work as a music promoter, artist and devoted son who does what he does so his Mom can someday retire from being a Certified Nursing Assistant. To connect with Gary here is his Facebook Page for L.A.M.E. Nation and Duke The Truth. We asked our producer Tyler Hackenmiller to inject some thoughts as well. Side note...this conversation gives us great confidence in the future. 
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.

Court Avenue Brewing & Restaurant our Restaurant of the Week

Our Restaurant of the Week is Court Avenue Brewing Co. & Restaurant and with us to talk beer and food is the Brewmaster Brian Vaughn. We talk about the changes in beer from when Court Avenue Brewing started over twenty years ago and what was the secret they quickly learned that boosted the flavor and the favor of beer drinkers from across the Metro. We also touch on the value of well trained, smart and outgoing wait staff. Schooled in classical theater Brian made for an interesting and fun interview. Come along and meet our Restaurant of the Week! 
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

Oh yeah...stuff to DO in the Metro with Jeff Pitts from Cityview. Here we talk about the Italian American Heritage Festival this weekend, free flicks at the Des Moines Art Center, National Night Out, Bag League at the Des Moines Social Club, Buxton, Iowa and author Rachelle Chase, Guys and Dolls in Urbandale, the National Balloon Classic in Indianola! Lots of stuff to DO from Cityview! 
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.