Des Moines

The Iowa Wild - More than Hockey

The Iowa Wild came to Des Moines about a year ago and Eric Grundfast the director of ticket sales came along...but from Rhode Island, not Houston. In the year since Eric has been in Des Moines he has overseen hundreds of events that have placed people in front of players, coaches and taken up several PR programs to boost the Iowa Wild brand. The second Iowa Wild season starts in just 92 days.  We talked about that 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.

Kittie Weston-Knauer on BMX and Kids

At 66 (in just a couple of days) she is the oldest active female BMX racer in the nation...that is not the only cool thing about Kittie Weston-Knauer.  Here we find out about her passion for helping kids learn more about themselves and their community by...riding a bicycle.  This is a very neat story and we're glad we were able to snag some time with her.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 West Side Chamber with Dave Nagel

It is a sprawling section of the near west side of Des Moines and Dave Nagel and his wife Carolyn are Directors of the Des Moines West Side Chamber. What they do and the diverse nature of the area are two of several points to this interview.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.

Stuff to Do in the Metro with Sheryl!

Each Friday afternoon we welcome Sheryl Tessier from Eat, Play, Love Des Moines to give us her list of top things to do in the Des Moines Metro.  Joined by Mariah, it's always a fun way to kick off the weekend and beyond.  Here you 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.

Where is the Beef? With Tony Lemmo

U.S. Consumers are buying less beef because of the increasing cost. Restaurants are left with several choices regarding how they handle the issue. We made contact with Tony Lemmo, chef and owner of Cafe di Scala and asked him what he is doing and why that, for him, is the best choice.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.

Silly, Fun It's Friday with Sheryl and Mariah

Every day we bring you the business news of the day but, on Friday we start the weekend early and share with you some very fun things to do in the Des Moines Metro.  Because we're bumped by the Chicago Cubs we recorded this bit for you.  Join us as we Eat, Play and Love Des Moines.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 Glenn Miller Orchestra and Nick Hilscher

This Friday night (June 27) the Glenn Miller Orchestra comes to Des Moines. We caught up with band-leader and male vocalist Nick Hilscher and talked about the remarkable staying power of music that goes back 70 years and the business of keeping a legend...alive.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.

Man Up Iowa with Zach Smith

Man Up Iowa gives troubled young men the opportunity to group mentor with individuals who have the ability to role model behavior and life skills.  We talked with Zach Smith the director of the program about what they do now and what they hope to do in the future. Doing good in the Metro.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.

Dr. Chris LoRang and the Business of Health

When we heard that a new physicians office, Capitol Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Center in the Middle of the Metro had been selected as the Business of the Year by the Downtown Des Moines Chamber we had to find out more. Dr. Chris LoRang, a rather recent graduate of the Palmer School in Davenport, moved and came to the Metro just a year ago.  Here we talk about the changes in Chiropractic Medicine and why the public is seeking new ways toward health. 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.

Network DSM with Mike and Jeff

What we need is another social internet connection...right?  Right, according to our friends Mike Banasiak and Jeff Ackley two of the three folks behind NetworkDSM a way in which you, yes you, can post up events (at no charge) and get the word out.  But, do we really need another format? Once you listen in...we think you will likey! 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.