Des Moines

Restaurant Week in Des Moines with Chef Michael Leo

It's Restaurant Week in Des Moines and Chef Michael Leo of the Strudl Haus talks about the impact the week has on locally owned restaurants and about what he and his staff at the European Restaurant will be featuring. Say "Ja!" to Restaurant Week!
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page. 

DART and Metro Mall Transportation

Over the past several months two local shopping malls, Merle Hay Mall in Des Moines and Valley West Mall in West Des Moines have requested that bus service be removed from their property. Is it safety, congestion or something else that is driving these decisions?  In a written response from Kris Walter of the Merle Hay Mall we are told it was because Des Moines Area Regional Transit (DART) was misusing the drop-off area and causing congestion. We asked DART about that and more. With us is Amanda Wanke the Communications Officer for DART.
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

The DSM Bicycle Club and Pedal Off the Pounds

The Des Moines Cycle Club ramps up the 4th year of Pedal Off the Pounds a health and fitness program that has made a difference in the lives of so many....including our guest...and my Bride, Georgie Libbie. Listen in! 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Sheryl from Eat, Play, Love Des Moines - Stuff to DO!

Our Friday Fun contributor is Sheryl Tessier from Eat, Play, Love Des Moines and she's got a big list of "Stuff to DO in the Metro" this week and into next week. We're talking musicals, food, music, wine, food and more wine.  Lots going on, grab your calendar and have a listen!
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

The Real Estate Market Local and National with Lance Hanson

Over the past several week's we've had several housing stories that have focused on everything from a potential housing bubble in parts of the nation to the surge in rental rates. Here to help us make sense out of this is our friend Lance Hanson a broker/realtor with ReMax Real Estate Concepts. Some amazing numbers... 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

The Urban Bicycle Food Ministry of Des Moines

Their slogan is, "Serving Radical Hospitality One Burrito at a Time" and we love it. Our guest is founder Joe Laslo who, along with other volunteers, takes to the streets of Des Moines delivering food and water to individuals who are food insecure to homeless. A good program that perhaps you can help...  Here is our conversation: Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

The Central Iowa Center for Independent Living - Who Knew?

Our guest is the new executive director of the Central Iowa Center for Independent Living, Reyma McCoy McDeid. Something we bet you didn't know existed. We learn about their unique place in assisting people with disabilities and how the staff has a personal connection with people who are disabled. Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

The Walnut Creek Watershed - The Economics of Change

Water. It seems that every day, for the past two months we've had a business news story about...water. Today we look at the economics behind the Walnut Creek Watershed Program with Clive City Councilperson Susan Judkins and from RDG Planning & Design Gregory Pierce who speaks to the many levels of incorporation from business owners to contractors to homeowners in Dallas and Polk Counties.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Vacation Home Rental by Owner

New ways to do business disrupts the old business model. Think about how Uber and Lyft disrupted transportation models and now short term house rentals in place of hotels and motels are now disrupting that model as well as causing issues for city government. Our guest is Hele Spivack who manages a VHBO and is in town to present facts and issues to the City of Des Moines. Here is that story: Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Lurra Cocina - Des Moines Newest Restaurant

Sitting right next to our studio is the newest restaurant in the Metro, Lurra Cocina a mix of Spanish and Mediterranean food with a cool interior vibe. Our guest is co-owner Mike Crownover who came in to chat about what makes the restaurant so...unique.  Oh...and that name?Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.