Construction

Liberty Ready Mix with Bob Friedman

Clearly Michael knows little to nothing about concrete.  That's why we invited Bob Friedman from Liberty Ready Mix of Urbandale to the studio. We talked about the recession, climbing back, the quality of concrete and more.  Here is that conversation: Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

The National Tractor Parts Dealer Association from Omaha

Recently board members from across North America gathered in Omaha for the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association Summer Board Meeting. Michael caught up with them and asked about the business of used, rebuilt and aftermarket agricultural and construction parts.  He is joined by board members (R to L) Scott Schelling of Rock Valley Tractor Parts, Jeff Griggs, All States Ag Parts and Tom Winkleblack, Schaefer Enterprises. Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Larry Cleverley, Farming and the Iowa DOT

Larry Cleverley is well known in the Des Moines Metro as a provider of fresh, organic produce to restaurants and individuals. In this extended interview we talk about organics, consumer choice and the Iowa Department of Transportation and their efforts that very well may close down Cleverley Farms near Mingo.  It's an issue that has roots back to the mid 1930's.  Listen in:Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page

A Visual Anchor for Waukee

The project has its roots in economic development by increasing the visibility of the Raccoon River Valley Trail and creating a gathering point in the rapidly growing community of Waukee, Iowa. David Dahlquist, Jim Miller and Cooper Riley visited the IOB Studios to talk about the million dollar pergola that, they say, will create a landmark destination much the same as the High Trestle Bridge between Madrid and Woodward.  An interesting conversation.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Managing Construction Payments with EC Muelhaupt - 20 Feb 2014

It's a company that saves time and money for major construction projects. ezNetPay.com is the company and E.C. Muelhaupt came by to share the details of the business and how it all works.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Thanks for listening!

Insight on Business 1 November 2013

Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie airs live Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines, Iowa with the business news of the metro, stocks, commodity report and business interviews with news-makers, business owners and friends.  We know you can't always listen on "our time" so we've created this podcast with the interviews of the IoB Studio Guests.Today we heard from Steve Mathews owner of the voice production house Radio Garage of Urbandale. Good stories from the "old days" of radio along with insights on his enduring business.Then, in the second half hour, we visited with Chaden Halfhil from Silent Rivers a build and design firm celebrating 20 years of creating wonder for homeowners.  Good stuff and well worth a listen.Insight on Business the News Hour is a production of our advertising agency, Insight Advertising, Marketing and Communications.  You can communicate with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and our Facebook Page, for photos, video and more, is right here.

Insight on Business 29 October 2013

This is Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines. But, because we know you can't always listen on your time we offer you this podcast to catch the news-maker, business development interviews.Today on the News Hour we visited about direct care givers with John Hale of the Hale Group.  Do you know that the largest working group in Iowa is direct care givers at over 73,000 and we still need about 20,000 more.  What must Iowa do to take this issue seriously?  That and more with John Hale.Then we visit with Steve Wilkie-Shapiro of Renovate Des Moines who shares with us the economic and financial impact that rehabbing old homes and buildings has on the local economy.  Surprising information from Steve.If you would like to connect with us on Twitter it's @IoB_NewsHour and our Facebook Page for photos and more is right here.