Des Moines

The Economics of Need - A Necessary Discussion

While the Des Moines Metro continues to grow and prosper there are those who do not.  We visited with Tony Timm the Executive Director of Central Iowa Shelter and Services about non-profits, helping others and fishing. Yes, fishing.  This is a necessary 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.

Economic and Fiscal Health for Des Moines

Making a return visit to the News Hour is our favorite Metropolitan Planner, Bethany Wilcoxon to talk about a public workshop designed to inform citizens of the Des Moines Metro about how they can get involved in The Tomorrow Plan a look at sustainability for our area. May 13 at 5:30PM at 420 Watson Powell, Jr. Way.  The program is being facilitated by Smart Growth America which helps build coalitions among communities, nationwide. 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 Spring Garden Festival and Courtney

The organizational meetings started in August - 2013 and this week the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden presents The Spring Garden Festival. The event is both a retail opportunity to fill your garden and a fund-raiser for the Botanical Garden. Here is Courtney Tompkins, a volunteer with the program, in to talk about what you can expect.  And, just in time for Mother's Day!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.

Downtown Des Moines Farmer's Market

This weekend kicks off the 39th Annual Downtown Farmer's Market and it has truly grown up. Kelly Foss is the director of the market which is run by the Downtown Community Alliance and she came in to talk about what's new and exciting this year and...she brought treats!  We talked about the trends in farmer's markets and more. Well done Kelly!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.

We Love Domestica Happy Birthday

How local are we?  Local enough to start off the Friday edition of the News Hour with a Happy Birthday wish to Domestica a funky shop in the East Village of Des Moines.  Here is Chrissy talking up her store and us wishing her the very best! 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 Housing Market and Remembering Ashley

We're joined by the president of the Des Moines Area Association of Realtors, Scott Wendel, to talk about the housing market in Des Moines, why was March a "down month" what are the indicators moving forward and more.  We also discuss the efforts underway by the DMAAR to remember one of their own.  Ashley Okland was murdered while on the job at a real estate open house. The case has never been solved.  Friends, family and colleagues of Ashley have been raising $500,000 to build the Ashley Okland Park in Des Moines.  We talk about it...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.

Broadlawns Hospital and More

Let's face it, for years Broadlawns Hospital the city hospital of Des Moines was known as the "hospital you went to because you had to".  That is quickly changing as Broadlawns re-brands themselves as a hospital of choice. In to talk about that is Desmund Adams and Lynn Graves.  We also talk about the mental health initiative that Broadlawns is bringing to the Metro and beyond. 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 Friday afternoon we welcome our own Sheryl Tessier to the IoB Studios to talk up her recommendations for eating and playing in Des Moines.  This week she's got quite a list of recommendations including an adults only hunt on Sunday...whoa!  Have a listen and enjoy Eat Play 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 Tomorrow Plan...Today!

Over the past several years the Des Moines Metropolitan Planning Organization has been doing just that...preparing the Tomorrow Plan for sustainability into the year 2050. We welcome back Bethany Wilcoxson and Todd Ashby from The Tomorrow Plan to discuss the public event scheduled for next week and more details of what the plan hopes to accomplish. 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 B Cycles of Des Moines

Our friend Tim Lane from the Des Moines Bicycle Collective program B-Cycle came by the studio for a return visit to talk about the growing use of the B-Cycle.  What are they? Where did they come from? How can you use them? Who is using them and so much more.  What? The season pass is only $40?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.