Des Moines

A Quick Visit to The Strudel Haus

"Just because it is comfortable and nice doesn't mean it's exclusive. This is the way we enjoy life in Europe." We took our microphone and camera to The Strudel Haus to visit with our friend and Austrian, Michael Leo about being open for business the past four days and what people can expect when they visit this very nice European Style Cafe in the middle of Des Moines.   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.

Realtor Ring Day with Kristin and Scott

Iowa is one of 28 states involved in the Realtor Ring Day Program. Joining us to talk about the program and the Des Moines real estate market is Kristin Pike from the Salvation Army of Des Moines and Scott Wendl the president of the Des Moines Area Association of Realtors. 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

The Work of Hope Ministries with Kathy Coady

While, here in the Des Moines Metro, we celebrate all sorts of positive economic news there remains issues of hunger, homelessness and the underlying causes. Kathy Coady is the Director of Development and Community Relations with Hope Ministries. Here we detail some of those issues, what her organization does and how others can help.  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

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.