Des Moines

The Solheim Cup to Assisting Your Group Event

Just back from Germany where the Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau was talking up the city for the international Solheim Cup coming here in 2017 to helping your group or organization with your next event...that's the conversation with Greg Edwards as we "Catch Des Moines"!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.

Open Streets, Bicycles and More with Jeremy Lewis

A wide ranging conversation with Jeremy Lewis from the Des Moines Bicycle Collective about the Open Streets Project this coming Sunday and how cycling is such a positive for a community. Oh...and what does it take to become a Bicycle Friendly Community. Great conversation: 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.

Oakridge Neighborhood - Success and Diversity

This swatch of land near downtown Des Moines is, perhaps, one of the most culturally diverse sections of the city yet it boosts some of the highest educational success stories in the Metro. Meet Carol Bodensteiner the Board President for the Oakridge Neighborhood and learn more about this fascinating section of Des Moines and the program: Jazz, Jewels & Jeans. Success comes from commitment.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 Business Calendar for the Des Moines Metro

Better listen up, lots of business networking and educational events scheduled for this week and here is Laura Kinnard to share with us her top picks from #DMBizEvents! Grab your calendar!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.

Jazz Club Coming to Des Moines - Max Wellman

It's always a pleasure visiting with our friend Max Wellman and when we heard the singer was involved in the opening of a jazz club here in Des Moines we asked him to join us and share "everything". We're pretty excited to learn that Des Moines is, "growing up" with Noce!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.

Metro Deco - The Culture Crawl!

This sounds like a great time!  Jennifer Chittenden from the Downtown Chamber visited our studio to share information about the Des Moines Culture Crawl. It's a fund-raising event scheduled for 10 September. Think architecture, music, the Art Deco Decade and lots of fun. Listen in: 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 Art of Shauna Humrich

Speaking of Women in Business, we reached out to our friend Shauna Humrich when we learned the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship employee was involved in a project to photograph historic landmarks in Des Moines and Polk County. Along with that she has an interesting art exhibit going on now at the Ankeny Art Center. Here is that conversation.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 Iowa Caucus Consortium with Joseph Jones

Our guest is Joseph Jones who directs public policy for the Greater Des Moines Partnership and is the coordinator for the Iowa Caucus Consortium a group that brings presidential candidates to the public in the way of presentations that are free and open. It's a great way to inform and educate voters about politics and help retain our First in the Nation status with the Iowa Caucus.  Here is our brief conversation: 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 Diary of a Des Moines Democrat - Tamyra Harrison

Our friend Tamyra Harrison has authored a book, The Diary of a Des Moines Democrat which is a reflection on her time as the Executive Director of the Polk Country Democrats.  The book is full of her experiences in this city, which is the epicenter of all things political in the state...and perhaps the nation. Here is our conversation. 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.

Mental Health Issues, Connie Wimer & Nicole Peckumn

There is a serious health and social issue being tackled by a dedicated group of civic leaders and it's something that touches a staggering number of Iowans. While our focus during this interview is on mental health we could not let an opportunity pass to ask about the role of women in business. Our guests are Connie Wimer from Business Publications and Nicole Peckumn one of the many volunteers for the Broadlawns Mental Health Project known as the Advocate Circle.  Here is that conversation: 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.