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.

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.