Des Moines

Strike Up the Band with Melissa Burkheimer

If you are "doing good" you'll catch our ear and thousands of others. Melissa Burkheimer is helping with a project that puts band instruments into the hands of some kids at Capitol View Elementary through the work of the Greater East Side Development Group. It's a cool project and we thought you should know more about it. Let's go!Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie 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 Des Moines Metro YP Symposium with Mike Banasiak

On Tuesday, September 9 leaders from YPC, Gen YP and New View will come together for the YP Symposium designed to encourage Young Professionals from across the Metro to meet and share ideas as well as learn tools in the area of entrepreneurship, networking, personal branding and mentoring.  Mike Banasiak came by the studio to share more. Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie 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.

Mental Health, Broadlawns and Mentors

There are some people in Des Moines creating a wave of interest in mental health issues and the resurgence of Broadlawns Hospital. In this segment we visited with Connie Wimer and David Chapman about the Broadlawns Advocate Circle and the effort they, and many others, are putting toward a $20 million push for mental health care and treatment.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie 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 Iowa Hall of Pride with Jack Lashier

"If you have a great story people will support the effort." Those words could have come from Jack Lashier the Director of the Iowa Hall of Pride. We spent some time talking about what it is, where it came from and where it is going.  It's not all about sports but it is all about...Iowa.  Our conversation:Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie 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.

A Community of Caring Des Moines University with Brianne Sanchez

Giving back to the community is a hallmark of Des Moines University, just up the street from our radio studios. Brianne Sanchez is in charge of community interaction for the medical training facility. Here we talk about why do this "stuff" and what's in it for...everybody.  Here is our conversation:Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie 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.

Networking in Des Moines with Ben and Ethan

Getting out, meeting new people and sharing ideas.  Sound like a plan?  Ben McDougal and Ethan Davidson come by to talk about 1 Million Cups Des Moines and Start Up Drinks. We've got both ends of the day covered. Here is that conversation: Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie 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.

Flash Dine Four with Rachel and Kim

How about going to dinner with a couple dozen friends but you have no idea where you are gathering. That's the start of Flash Dining here in Des Moines. Oh, did we mention you must wear...white?  Here is Rachel Formaro and Kim Wall to chat with us about Flash Dine Four coming on Sunday, August 31.  Good times!Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie 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.

Eat, Play Love Des Moines with Sheryl

Each week Sheryl Tessier from Eat, Play, Love Des Moines to give us her top picks of "Stuff to Do in the Des Moines Metro".  Here she, and Mariah Lewis, chat up the Metro and...stuff to do. This was fun: Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie 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.

Reverse Mortgages and The Money Store

At one time there was a lot of buzz about reverse mortgages so when we heard from Kevin Stillman who represents The Money Store here in Iowa we were interested to learn more.  First, what is The Money Store and is a reverse mortgage the right tool for you?  We asked:Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie 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 Greater Des Moines Partnership with Jay Byers - Part Two

Because so much is going on in and around the Des Moines Metro this is the second part of our extended interview with Jay Byers the CEO of the Greater Des Moines Partnership. Here we talk about the region, why Des Moines is important to the entire state, Walnut Street the Metro Communities and more. Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie 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.