Doing Good

Abod Shelters Means...Home!

Here is a story that comes out of West Des Moines, Iowa and reaches half-way around the world and into Africa.  We were so pleased that Doug Sharp the Chairman of BSB Design and the founder of Abod Shelter and Michelle Rothfus a Project Coordinator for Abod could carve out some extended time to talk about this wonderful project.  Think of where and how you live and then hear the story about Abod.  Maybe even you or your group can help?Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

The Wonder of Giving!

Some of you may remember Jonnie Wright who pretended to be homeless last year, stood in the cold holding a sign asking for money.  Then something amazing happened and it was shared around the world.  This year he goes even further.  Ever been behind on your utility bills and in danger of being shut off?  Jonnie has and this is his story from this week and now, perhaps, we can begin to understand the motivation of the season.  Here is that wonderful touching story:Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and 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.

Realtor Ring Day with Kristin and Scott

Iowa is one of 28 states involved in the Realtor Ring Day Program. Joining us to talk about the program and the Des Moines real estate market is Kristin Pike from the Salvation Army of Des Moines and Scott Wendl the president of the Des Moines Area Association of Realtors. Here is that conversation:Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and 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 Work of Hope Ministries with Kathy Coady

While, here in the Des Moines Metro, we celebrate all sorts of positive economic news there remains issues of hunger, homelessness and the underlying causes. Kathy Coady is the Director of Development and Community Relations with Hope Ministries. Here we detail some of those issues, what her organization does and how others can help.  Here is that conversation: Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and 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

Dreams and Detours with Mike Pace

We all have things we are thankful for...and the News Hour has always been grateful for the friendship of Mike Pace.  We invited Mike back to the studio to chat more about his book, "Dreams and Detours - Reflecting on the Souvenirs of a Lifetime" and what this project has meant to not only him but his work with HCI - Hospice of Central Iowa.  Good stuff! Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and 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.

Basketball, Cause Marketing and Kids

It's the longest running charitable event in Central Iowa: The 67th Annual Kiwanis Basketball Jamboree which will be held Saturday, November 22 in West Des Moines.  In studio to chat about it is Alan Green and Amy Croll.  We talk about the event and about the work Amy is doing with Community Youth Concepts who will receive proceeds from the event.  Here is that conversation:Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and 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.

Vets of Valor with Kathy Nees

On Tuesday, Veterans Day, our sister-station KIOA will be promoting Vets of Valor a Radiothon to raise funds for the American Legion's Temporary Assistance Fund. Kathy Nees from the American Legion - Iowa came by to talk about the Legion and the event.  Here is that conversation:Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and 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.

Building a Charitable Brand with Desmund Adams

We often don't think of community service and charitable giving as a way to build a business brand but, according to Desmund Adams, we should and here's some thoughts on doing just that.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and 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 Hero's - Over the Edge!

Anytime we can get a visit from The Dark Knight and Spiderman it's special. On this visit the two members of The Iowa League of Hero's are asking for your help to raise money for Special Olympics.  If they raise $2,000 over the next several days they will BOTH go over the edge of the Financial Building Tower downtown Des Moines.  And they have a special treat to offer too. Good stuff: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.

Strike Up the Band with Melissa Burkheimer

If you are "doing good" you'll catch our ear and thousands of others. Melissa Burkheimer is helping with a project that puts band instruments into the hands of some kids at Capitol View Elementary through the work of the Greater East Side Development Group. It's a cool project and we thought you should know more about it. Let's 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.