Des Moines

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.

Immanuel Pathways - New Senior Care in the Metro

There is now a place in the Des Moines Metro that offers a total spectrum of care for the elderly. Those of you with aging parents, grandparents or a spouse with frailty or memory issues you must listen to this interview with Dr. Robert McKinney the Primary Care Physician from the new Immanuel Pathways PACE Program. It will change your life. 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.

New Rules for Apartment Recycling

Next year, among apartment dwellers and property owners in Des Moines starts a new requirement. Here to talk about that is Ciji Mitrisin of Recycle Me Iowa.  Some interesting requirements coming up that maybe you should be aware of...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.

Let's Talk Trends in Architecture with Paul Mankins

Our studio guest, Paul Mankins, is the principal at Substance Architecture and past officer of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). We invited Paul in to talk a bit about the building boom the Des Moines Metro has experienced over the past several years.  We also talk about the trend in sustainable structures and why that is happening. We cap it off with a brief conversation about an upcoming AIA convention coming to Des Moines later in October.  Meet Paul...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.