Des Moines

Joe Henry and Ward 4 Des Moines - 13 February 2014

Joe Henry is one of two people attempting to represent the 4th Ward on the Des Moines City Council. We invited Joe to the News Hour to share with our listeners his ideas and why citizens, on March 4, should vote him into office.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.

Mikki Stier and Friends for Broadlawns - 12 February 2014

Joining us from Broadlawns Hospital is Mikki Stier, Li Zhao Mandlebaum and Desmund Adams visit with us about mental health issues, emerging leaders and a social event taking place this week.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines. 

Kirstin Baer-Harding and Date Night with DART - 12 February 2014

It's a pretty cool promotion from our friends at Des Moines Area Rapid Transit or DART. Ride free on Friday night, Valentine's Night and have a chance to win cool stuff by posting to social media.  Kirstin Baer-Harding visited with us about the program.

Terry Vorbrich and The Des Moines Economic Development Office - 11 February 2014

Up until last month we didn't know that Des Moines had an office of economic development. Today Terry Vorbrich tells the story of his department, what they do, how they do it and we celebrate all that is Des Moines.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.

Robert Smith and The Black and Gold Ball - 10 February 2014

Each year the Zeta Kappa Lambda Educational Foundation, the Des Moines arm of Alpha Phi Alpha, holds the Black and Gold Ball which honors scholarship students whom the foundation assists. The local president of Alpha Phi Alpha is Robert Smith who came by the talk about the organization and the mission of sending kids to college.  

Renatta Bolen and the Lotus Moments Event Center - 6 January 2014

We love start-up stories and here is another from our friends at Lotus Moments Event Center. Renatta Bolen and her family refurbished a building just east of the Iowa Capital and transformed it into a meeting and event center.  Have a listen.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines. 

Carrie Clogg and the Des Moines Civic Music Association - 31 January 2014

We made welcome our friend Carrie Clogg the executive director of the Des Moines Civic Music Association as the group ramps up for their 90th Birthday.  Insight on Business the News Hour is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines. 

Alejandro Orozco and the Latino Community Center - 31 January 2014

The Latino Forum of the Urban Core of the Capital Crossroads effort today signed an organizing document to oversee the governance of an Iowa Latino Community Center.  Alejandro Orozco, a board member, visited with us on our News-Maker Line:Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines. 

Jack Lashier and the Iowa Hall of Pride - 30 January 2014

The Iowa Hall of Pride is an amazing facility dedicated to the success of student athletes from Iowa High Schools. Jack Lashier is the fuel that drives the excitement of this nine year old destination site that inspires kids and adults.  We talked about that and much more.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines. 

Preston Daniels - The Franchise Fee - 28 Jan 2014

We asked former Preston Daniels, former Mayor of Des Moines, to come to the studio to explain what the Franchise Fee is, where it came from, why it is important for folks to vote and where the money goes.  We also touched on "local-option sales taxes" for the Metro.