Des Moines

Desmund Adams Remembering Dr. Michael Ferrari

Our regular contributor Desmund Adams began the conversation remembering Dr. Michael Ferrari, the former president of Drake University, who played a major role in Desmund's life.  We then spoke about the ABC's of career development from a speaking engagement he did this past weekend in Minnesota.  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 Power of American Cities with Bruce Katz

The book is called The Metropolitan Revolution - How Cities and Metros are Fixing our Broken Politics and Fragile Economy and the co-author, Bruce Katz, visited Des Moines to offer his insight on the link between Des Moines and Detroit, mobility, economic growth, what we've got right and what needs work.  Here is a long-form interview that may surprise and inspire you to think differently or appreciate what we have today to build for tomorrow. 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.

Banking with Tim Kintner

Not long ago we reached out to Banker's Trust, the "home-town bank" of Des Moines and Tim Kintner the Executive Vice President for Consumer, Private and Regional Banking Markets.  Tim recently accepted that position moving from Cedar Rapids and we wanted to know more about the banking business...from a person who has spent a career in the business. From lending to banking in Phoenix lot's of ground to cover.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.

Stuff to Do in the Metro with Sheryl This Weekend!

Each Friday Afternoon we offer up a list of "Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro" with Sheryl Tessier from Eat, Play, Love Des Moines. With Sheryl is our producer, Tyler Hackenmiller.  Grab the calendar and start planning!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.

Friday Music with Tropical Steel

The group is Tropical Steel led by Central College percussion instructor Stan Dahl and they have been part of the Des Moines Downtown Farmer's Market for several years. Seeing how this weekend the Downtown Farmer's Market opens we invited Stan to share with us the story of the "Steel Pan" and his work with the group.  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.

Mr. Radio - Ron Sorenson and KFMG

Back in the 1960's teenager Ron Sorenson began his radio career. He's still at it today.  Sorenson is the General Manager of low-power radio station KFMG an eclectic, non-profit broadcast facility that has an interesting history and an uncertain future.  He took us through the KFMG story as only Ron can.  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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Break Dancing with Anthony San!

OK, we had NO idea that folks still did break-dancing.  But, clearly they do and when Anthony San gave us a call we figure we should have him join us for a Friday Fun broadcast. We're impressed and know that in August there will be a Break-Dancing Contest here in 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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

The Austrian Cafe with Michael Leo

Mix an authentic Austrian Cafe with world class wine, coffee, European food and pastries and you've got the Strudl Haus.  We caught up with Michael Leo and asked him about his unique restaurant and why in the world did he go to Guatemala?  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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Housing Tomorrow - The Present and Future for the Metro

The Des Moines Metro has some housing issues when it comes to entry level home ownership to rentals.  Eric Burmeister from the Polk County Housing Trust Fund talks about the economic reality of everything from wages to transportation to housing.  We cover lots of ground here and some of the information may surprise you.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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Stuff to Do in the Metro with Sheryl This Weekend!

It's Friday Fun with Sheryl Tessier, Tyler and Michael as they roll through "Stuff to Do in the Metro this Weekend" from Eat, Play, Love Des Moines.  And, we learn something about our producer, Tyler. Hint: "DJ T-Hack".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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.