Family Issues

Mental Health Issues in Iowa and What to Know

Meet Brandon Will our guest is from Community Support Advocates and that organization is putting together four very interesting programs dealing with mental health issues. We think you’ll find our conversation enlightening. 
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday.
You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines and Mental Health 24 June 2026

If you are old enough you might remember "gas wars" where gas stations near each other would lower prices to lure in customers. That is gone and our first story might indicate why. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 24th of June, thanks for being with us. In other news, stocks faltered yet again today. Even with slashing workers the IRS did better than expected. The Fed has a bank stress test so how did they do?  We’ll share. We have a story about Vikings…no, not the football team but it is interesting. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and for the conversation you’ll meet Brandon Will from Community Support Advocates a group that is presenting four in depth programs dealing with mental health issues.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday.
You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

515 Brewing is Back with Scott Hedderich

Some news that many trail users and beer drinkers have been waiting for.  Our friends opened 515 Brewing  Company based in Clive, Iowa some 10 years ago. Then, back in November of last year, the partners called it quits.  Way too much going on in their lives and they put the tidy brewery up for sale. Months passed but in the end, Scott Hedderich and his son Will became the co-owners and they plan to open sometime in June. Here you'll learn more about that process and what, if any, changes might be coming. Meet our newest friend, Scott! 
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday.
You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

Camping Is A Big Business with Georgie Libbie

In 2024 more than 81 million Americans went camping and added $70 billion to the national economy and it gets bigger every year. My guest today happens to be my Bride, Georgie, who has been camping for decades.  Here we talk about tent camping to trailer camping in her beautiful NuCamp 400. And she will share the Girl Camper story as well as the Tear Jerkers story.  Click through and meet Georgie.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday.
You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

Where Are They Now with Dakota Kieffer

Back in 2011 Dakota Kieffer received a scholarship from the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association (NTPDA) and went to business school at Iowa State University. Here in "Where Are They Now" presented by NTPDA is the story of Dakota, his brother,, his wife, parents and the business he now owns with his brother Travis, Plastics Unlimited.  Meet Dakota: 
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday.
You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

Schmidt Machine a Family Company

Before we sat down with Kevin Schmidt we didn't know much about how deep the family roots go when it comes to Schmidt Machine Company based in Ohio. In this brief conversation we learn much.  It truly is interesting how families can keep a business in operation years after the founding. A little known fact about Kevin is that he also does comedy.  No, really!  Meet Kevin:
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines and an Ag Day Special with Jeff Stein

When the weather gets rough the airlines can't fly and that has, once again, backed up travel during a very busy time.  That story kicks us off today on this the 17th of March.  In other news, President Trump is not happy with the way the media is reporting on the war in Iran.  And, there are threats. Bank of America enters into a settlement with victims of Jeffery Epstein. In more legal news today closing arguments began in the Twitter case against Elon Musk. The war in Iran has made some Central Bank decisions more difficult. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and Kraft Heinz is betting on more health food options.  For the conversation we’ll visit with Jeff Stein from News/Talk 1540 KXEL based in Waterloo, Iowa about an Ag Day event that celebrates farming…and yes, there is a free lunch involved. Let’s go!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

Retirement - So Many Options with Ro Crosbie of Tero International

Retirement, it's a huge decision and there are so many things to consider. Here we sit down with Ro Crosbie the Founder, CEO and President of Tero International to talk about factors that may impact your decision, are you ready, what's next, volunteer boards and so many other things. Even if you are not ready this conversation may get you to think.  Meet Ro!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
 

The Business News Headlines 18 February 2026

The Fed Minutes from their January meeting were released today and we've got news about any rate reduction.  We'll share there tonight first. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 18th of February, thanks for listening. . In other news, Marc Zuckerberg was in court today and we’ll share why. Moderna says the FDA will now consider its new flu vaccine. Hold on, we’ve got another FDA story for you. The White House feud with the Fed just got hotter. Door Dash reported big revenue but, there is a but.  We’ll check the numbers from The Wall Street Report and Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary posts up a warning for the Trump Administration and we’ll share what he wrote on X.  Let’s go!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 10 February 2026

It was a report that surprised economists as Americans pulled back their spending in December and we'll start our newscast with that story.  This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 10th day of February, and thanks for listening. In other news, Honda reports lower profits and the reasons why. Paramount has sweetened its hostile bid for Warner Brothers. The nation’s largest utility now wants to keep its coal energy plant. In a bid to restructure Saks Global will close some stores. Coca Cola saw a strong fourth quarter but, there is a but..  We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and delinquency rates on loans from mortgages to credit cards surge and we’ll share that story.  Let’s go
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.