Des Moines

Iowa Bicycles and the Legislature

So, what were all of those bikes doing riding through the City Center of Des Moines? It was the Iowa Bicycle Coalition Legislative Ride and fresh off the five mile ride is our friend Mark Wyatt of the Coalition with the who, what, and why of this event.  Two words: Economic Development.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.

Sheryl and Eat, Play Love Des Moines - Stuff to Do!

Each week our own Sheryl Tessier comes to the News Hour to share with you her top picks of "Stuff to Do in the Metro"!  This week...as in others we have a wide range of things going on from family friendly to....models in bubble wrap.  Hey...we just deliver the news.  Enjoy!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

Seize Des Moines with Rachel Sinclair

What's better than an "inside tip" when it comes to recommendations on neighborhoods, places to eat, things to do, volunteer opportunities?  That's the idea of Seize Des Moines a new website from our friends at the Greater Des Moines Partnership.  With Seize Des Moines you become the fuel that powers the Metro when it comes to recruiting and retention.  Here's Rachel Sinclair with more about what the site is and how to use 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

Iowa League of Heroes - Doing Good

Just to prove we're all just "big kids" we were excited about the opportunity to tell you more about the Iowa League of Heroes.  This is a group of people who look every bit the part of the Super Heroes we all grew up with. To learn more about what they do and why we visited with Spiderman and Batman (The Dark Knight). You're going to enjoy this too.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

Food Insecure in the Des Moines Metro

This week the call went out from the Des Moines Area Religious Council that the Food Banks were running out of...food  We talked with Rebecca Whitlow from DMARC about why and how you can help.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

New Culture Community Calendar with Greg Edwards

How many times have you booked or wanted to book an event and then, after you've set it up, talked it up...you find out your event is in conflict with another major Metro happening? Greg Edwards is the President/CEO of the Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau and they have cooked up a new site Catch Des Moines Culture where everything is on one calendar.  That and we talk about the economic impact the cultural aspect of our Metro has on the area. 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. 

My People App and Cause Marketing

Several weeks ago the My People App enlisted the help of Tana Goertz to put together a competition that not only pushed the use of the application but also allowed contestants to do good...for charity. Cause Marketing is a big deal and we talk about it with Kyle Easton and Laura Gaulke.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.

The DSM Botanical Garden and Why Merit Resources

We visited with Stephanie Jutila, President/CEO of the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden as to why she signed on with Merit Resources to assist with the HR functions...which allow her and her staff to focus on the mission of the Garden.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.

Joe Gatto and Des Moines - 18 February 2014

New to the game of politics, Joe Gatto is seeking to represent the citizens of the 4th Ward on the Des Moines City Council. We talked about why he wants to do this, the district and issues that he believes he can move forward.  Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.Thanks for listening!

Sheryl Tessier Loves Des Moines - 14 February 2014

It's Valentines Weekend and Sheryl Tessier LOVES Des Moines so much she blogs about it in Eat, Play Love Des Moines.  We invited Sheryl in to talk about some favorite places to spend part your weekend.  Fun stuff!Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.