Creativity

Le Jardin - Our Restaurant of the Week!

It's a return visit from our friend Tag Grandgeorge the founder and chef at Le Jardin a French bistro located in the Beaverdale Neighborhood. Here we talk about his seasonal menu, farm fresh food, Restaurant Week (coming up August 18 - 27) and working with spices and seasonings that bring a unique flavor to his offerings. Great wine, great service and open for dinner Thursday - Saturday with brunch served Saturday and Sunday. For faster service you can call Tag at 515-255-5787 for reservations or head to Open Table.
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.

The Scary Slaughterhouse with Ian Miller

Business can be....scary and the most scary new business to get ready to open in the Des Moines Metro is The Slaughterhouse. Think fear and terror and...for some...fun. Meet Ian Miller the person behind The Slaughterhouse and we find out more about the business model and why in the heck you want the hell scared out of you...  Here you go... 
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.

Our Restaurant of the Week is +39 of Ames and Des Moines

We dial the clock back to one of our first Restaurant of the Week interviews. Meet Alessandro Andreoni the man behind one of the finest Italian restaurants in the Midwest. Modern and with wine choices that amaze. We originally did this interview in August of 2016 but bringing it back because it is soooooo good just like the pasta and flavors of +39 of Ames and Des Moines. 
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 Nadas and the Business of Music

They have been kicking around creating music and performing for nearly 25 years. Meet Mike Butterworth and Jason Walsmith the founders of The Nadas. Here we talk about those early days, how music has changed what goes into creating what they do and how the business operates without a major label recording contract. It's a great conversation about the back-story of some hard working music professionals and their journey.
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 regular lifestyle contributor, Jeff Pitts, is on assignment for Cityview so he sent along Cady Colosimo another Cityview writer to share with us "Stuff to DO in the Metro". Here she is with her top list of things going on Saturday into next week...get your planner out and then GET OUT! 
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.

He Did It! - Chris Vance and the Des Moines Arts Festival

Meet Chris Vance a homegrown artist who was chosen to create the image for the 20th Edition of the Des Moines Arts Festival. We talk to Chris about the business of art, the honor of being chosen for this and how his work is the first to be painted and displayed in a gigantic mural on the side of the Ford and Garland Building near the Sculpture Park. Listen in...
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.

Singer Songwriter Roxi Copland Kicks Off a Summer Tour in Des Moines

She's back....Roxi Copland came by the studio to chat about her summer tour before the launch at Peace Tree Brewing in the East Village. Here we talk with the 2016 Wisconsin Jazz Artist of the Year about the music from her new release "Bad Decision" and then get into a conversation about being an independent recording artist and all the business that needs to be done way before (and after) a major release. Enjoy the conversation and the music. To learn more about the tour and the music here is the link to Roxi's website.
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 Des Moines Arts Festival - Fun Times!

Just days away from the 2017 Des Moines Arts Festival and we were thrilled to have Stephen King and Kristian Day take some time away and be with us in studio to talk about the "back-story". Here we talk about the festival, what it means to Des Moines, the artists and what one thing you can do to enhance your experience. What started back in 1958 as "Art in the Park" has grown to become an international sensation. Then we learn from Kristian that the Interrobang Film Festival, which has been part of the Des Moines Arts Festival will, this year, become a "stand-alone" event in the East Village. Some great radio here...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.