Des Moines

Market Day Iowa with Cat Rocketship

We LOVE Market Day!  It's eclectic, fun and...FREE.  Here's Cat Rocketship with an overview of what Market Day is all about and why, on this Black Friday, it makes sense to head downtown Des Moines for something really unique! Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, 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 so that means that Sheryl Tessier from Eat, Play, Love Des Moines is in with her list of "Stuff to Do in the Des Moines Metro" this weekend and beyond.  But...what?  Michael and Dustin have to reach out by...PHONE?  She is really THAT busy!  Here's your list:Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

New Austrian Cafe - Under Construction

The Strudel Haus is "under construction" here we take a walk through with owner Michael Leo to get a better handle on what this new restaurant will be serving, learn about the wine cellar and more.  And, yes, Michael actually is using a hammer!Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Vom Fass Des Moines is....

When we were doing some back-ground on Vom Fass Des Moines one of the IOB staffers asked, "How do you make a living selling vinegar?"  We asked that and more of our guest Melissa Bartholomew the owner of the Foodie Center on 42nd Street.  Here is that conversation. (We're impressed!)Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

New Austrian Restaurant Coming to Des Moines

The restaurant scene in Des Moines continues to amaze. Soon our friend Michael Leo will open the Strudel Haus on Indianola Avenue just south of Principal Park. Here Michael offers up what he'll be serving and how the menu will change from daytime to evening.  We also talk about the frustrations of opening a small business. Here is that conversation:Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Is IT a Career Path for You? A Chance to Learn!

It's a return visit for Tom Henrickson from My IT Career Coach who brought with him Justin Bogers from the Goodwill Career Connection Center to talk about a program to help individuals learn if Information Technology, and the many, many career choices in that category, are right for folks seeking a job or a job path change. The have partnered with DMACC to make it all happen. Here is that conversation:  Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Ingrsoll Wine and Spirits an Immigrant Story

When we asked Ben Jung to come talk to us about the Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit (More on that in the second part of our interview.) being held in November we "doubled up" to ask him about his Korean family and how they pioneered the first Asian grocery store that transformed to the very successful Ingersoll Wine & Spirits.  Here is that conversation:Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Black Hollow Brewing with Kevin Hall

It's a fun start-up story and it's about beer.  Kevin Hall and Darren Venden Berge have created some unique offerings from their new brewery, Black Hollow.  Kevin came by the studio to chat about why and offer us a sample of a tomato/basil beer and help us better understand his passion.  Good stuff!Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, 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!

Each Friday afternoon we make welcome Sheryl Tessier from Eat, Play, Love Des Moines with her picks of "Stuff to Do in the Metro".  From the Science Center to Adel and Waukee...stuff to do with Sheryl.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

The Business of Hockey with Todd Frederickson

The puck drops for the second season of the AHL franchise hockey club, The Iowa Wild, in less than two weeks.  We invited the president of the club, Todd Frederickson, to join us for a conversation about the "back-story" of the business of hockey and then launched into a discussion of players, fans, branding and more.  Here is that conversation:Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.