Environmental Issues

League of Conservation Voters and Iowa

We don't do politics on the News Hour however, we do talk about the impact politics may have on business. Sara Chieffo is the legislative director for the League of Conservation Voters based in Washington, DC. Recently the EPA published new air quality requirements and much of the business community and some political figures warned of all types of horrors that would result. We asked about that...and more. 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.

Larry Cleverley, Farming and the Iowa DOT

Larry Cleverley is well known in the Des Moines Metro as a provider of fresh, organic produce to restaurants and individuals. In this extended interview we talk about organics, consumer choice and the Iowa Department of Transportation and their efforts that very well may close down Cleverley Farms near Mingo.  It's an issue that has roots back to the mid 1930's.  Listen in: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 Agribusiness with Iowa Sec. of Agriculture Bill Northey

One of the, if not the, leading businesses in Iowa is agriculture. Iowa leads the nation in the production of pork, chickens, eggs, corn and soybeans.  We sat down with the Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, Bill Northey for a wide ranging discussion on the importance of the agribusiness side of the state's economy, urban agriculture, reductions in the food stamp program, the clean up of our water 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.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Economic and Fiscal Health for Des Moines

Making a return visit to the News Hour is our favorite Metropolitan Planner, Bethany Wilcoxon to talk about a public workshop designed to inform citizens of the Des Moines Metro about how they can get involved in The Tomorrow Plan a look at sustainability for our area. May 13 at 5:30PM at 420 Watson Powell, Jr. Way.  The program is being facilitated by Smart Growth America which helps build coalitions among communities, nationwide. 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.

The Tomorrow Plan...Today!

Over the past several years the Des Moines Metropolitan Planning Organization has been doing just that...preparing the Tomorrow Plan for sustainability into the year 2050. We welcome back Bethany Wilcoxson and Todd Ashby from The Tomorrow Plan to discuss the public event scheduled for next week and more details of what the plan hopes to accomplish. 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.

The B Cycles of Des Moines

Our friend Tim Lane from the Des Moines Bicycle Collective program B-Cycle came by the studio for a return visit to talk about the growing use of the B-Cycle.  What are they? Where did they come from? How can you use them? Who is using them and so much more.  What? The season pass is only $40?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 Water Quality and Iowa Being Transparent

We don't do politics on the News Hour but...we do follow business issues that impact the state. Today we saw an interesting story about the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and their request to keep soil and water testing results from the voluntary efforts to reduce pollution...secret.  We visit with Adam Mason about his group and the questions of transparency with regard to Iowa agriculture.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

Urban Community Concepts with Beth Hicks

As the Des Moines Metro grows and develops Beth Hicks found a way to be helpful to the 38 neighborhoods as a force to help connect them in an effort to build sustainability and...urban agriculture.  Yep, urban agriculture...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.

Marke Schneider and The Iowa Arboretum - 6 January 2014

Quick...where is the Iowa Arboretum?  Give up?  Many do.  Mark Schneider is the Executive Director of this jewel located in Madrid, Iowa and he agrees it is "Iowa's best kept secret" and that is something we're out to change.Insight on Business the News Hour is heard Monday - Friday on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Thanks for listening. 

The Tomorrow Plan & Market Day Iowa - IOB 27 Nov 2013

Today we talk about a robust and sustainable Des Moines Metro well into the future.  We're joined by Bethany Wilcoxon from The Tomorrow Plan and talk about the economy, jobs, housing, recreation and more.  It's all forward thinking to the year 2050.Then, in the second half hour we welcome Cat Rocketship and Danni Awesome to the IOB Studio to visit about Market Day Iowa.  It's the Black Friday event of the Metro where "hyper-local" shopping happens with a purpose.  Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM with the business news and business interviews on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  For photos, videos and more here is our Facebook Page and for those of you who have questions/comment we monitor Twitter @IoB_NewsHour before, during and after each broadcast.Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Chanukah!