Education

Des Moines Public Schools School Board Conversation Round One

Here we offer our first set of questions to Louisa Dykstra and Rob Barron regarding the Des Moines School Board Elections scheduled for 12 September. Questions are about major challenges, community outreach and public relations for education. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Des Moines Public Schools - School Board Candidates

The Des Moines Public School Board Election is Tuesday the 12th of September. While we don't do politics on the Business News Hour we do think education in the largest school district in Iowa does have an impact on preparing our youth to enter the job market. We spent most of the broadcast talking with two of the three At-Large Candidates running for two seats on the DMPS Board of Trustees: Rob Barron is the incumbent and Louisa Dykstra a challenger. The third candidate Kyrstin Delagardelle Shelley declined our invitation due to another commitment. In this segment we introduce the candidates.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

The Central Iowa Business Conference

It seems that far too often "busy" means that we can't take time out to really learn more about doing business...better. However, that is exactly the mission of the upcoming Central Iowa Business Conference slated for October 11. Here Todd McDonald and Leisa Fox share details about the Urbandale Chamber sponsored event that will happen at the Marriott, Downtown. Carve out some time to listen and then register!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Social Media and Business with Tero International

Often business owners/managers fail to see the value in an aggressive social media campaign. We understand. It's tough to make time to plan your social media strategy and then execute. However, those business professionals that fail to utilize social media to boost their brand do so at their own peril. Here we talk about the work Tero International is doing and in particular their weekly live YouTube broadcast that focuses on the book, "Your Invisible Toolbox - The Technological Ups and Interpersonal Downs of the Millennial Generation". With us is Ro Crosbie and Kyle Plummer who tell us the how, why and connection points they have discovered over the 23 broadcasts they have done so far this year.   
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Workplace Safety - Hawkeye Safety

Preventing on-the-job injuries means increased morale, productivity and profits three good reasons to attend HawkEye on Safety September 20th at the Coralville Marriott Hotel & Convention Center. In studio with us is Bill Gerhardt and on our Newsmaker line is Brent Anderson and Tammi Goerdt to explain the program, who may attend and the many benefits of having a safe workplace. Registering for HawkEye on Safety is here and your registration includes breakfast, lunch, refreshments, parking and a world of knowledge. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Kyle Hopkins - Making an Impact with Tero International

He was raised overseas and he has a unique perspective on culture and communication. Meet Kyle Hopkins a Tero International trainer who works on the Impact Series there. Kyle not only has an interesting personal story but he's on the mark when he talks about communication, negotionions and personal interaction. We always learn something from our friends at Tero...spend a few minutes and learn some great tips from Kyle.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

IPERS and Iowa Workers

There is a saying in the media world that "bad news sells". When it comes to the Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS) there has been so much bad information that it's hard to figure out if IPERS is on the verge of collapse or if it is a healthy vehicle that, founded in 1953, continues its mission to provide not only a good retirement but also a positive vehicle to hire and retain top quality teachers. Here Donna Mueller the CEO of IPERS and Matt Carver an IPERS Advisory Board Member talk about the financial stability of the program. Also of the $1.8 billion IPERS pays out each year to retirees $1.6 billion stays in...Iowa. Let's dig in shall we? 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Live2Lead with Monte Wyatt

Coming back to the Des Moines Metro is Live2Lead an opportunity for you to hear from some of the greatest leadership and management minds...John Maxwell, Dave Ramsey, Sheryl Bachelder and Warrick Dunn share insights and tools to help you become a better leader. Here Action Coach Monte Wyatt, who is bringing Live2Lead back to Des Moines, talks about leadership, business, and how to get two-for-one tickets to the October event. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

The Harkin Institute - Connecting People with Policy

The Harkin Institute for Public Policy and Citizen Engagement is housed at Drake University and it part of a process that provides leadership and study into four key areas. With us to explain and share the work of the Harkin Institute is Joseph Jones the Executive Director of the non-profit, education and policy study group. We think you'll enjoy learning more about what former Sen. Tom Harkin and Mrs. Ruth Harkin have accomplished and continue to advocate for...it does matter. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
 

Iowa Student Loan - The Back-Story

If you have listened to the news portion of the Business News Hour you've heard many stories about the debt load so many have due to their student loans. You've heard that Iowa ranks in the top ten when it comes to loans for college and you've heard about how this debt can cripple graduates, parents and even grandparents. We reached out to Iowa Student Loan a non-profit that oversees the process here and Steven McCullough the President and CEO of the organization carved out some time to be with us. Perspective students, students, parents and grandparents should listen...it's an education. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.