Family Issues

Community Service from the Des Moines Police Department

We often see the words "Serve and Protect" on the sides of police vehicles and in this segment we learn from Sgt. Lori Neely about that service part of the Des Moines Police Department. This summer a group of officers looked at some arrest records and what they saw stunned them and put into action something called Fuel Up First. Here is the story with Sgt. Neely: 
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Care Giving and Dementia Training - Arbor Springs

It is said that the number of dementia cases will increase rapidly over the next 20 years. Caregivers and family members are often found wondering how to deal with the issue of dementia and the care necessary. Coming up later this month Arbor Springs will conduct a free Dementia Caregivers Conference. Here Sarah Stanisz shares details about dementia and offers some insight into the program.
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

The Business of Home Choice Senior Care

As the population ages there are more and more choices regarding care and staying at home. Evan Herlocker is the Client Services Director for Home Choice Senior Care one of many home care agencies that are based here in Iowa. We talk about what the company does for their clients, payment options and more. It's all about aging in Iowa.
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Life Insurance Awareness Month - Curtis Fett

September is National Life Insurance Awareness Month and what better reason to ask our friend Curtis Fett from Nationwide Insurance to come in and explain what that means and the many changes life insurance has gone through over the years. Some valuable information for you and your family:
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

The East/South Community Engagement Summit

Meet two young leaders who have put together the East/South Des Moines Community Engagement Summit scheduled for later this month. The purpose of the free event is to gather input and direction on a number of issues critical to the future progress of the East and South side of Des Moines. Meet Tyler Weig from the Southside YMCA and Justin Bogers from Goodwill Industries as they explain the concept and outcomes.
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.  

Equal Pay, Family Leave and the Economy

She came to Iowa to help headline the Progress Iowa Corn Feed and what she said about equal pay, family leave and how that impacts the economy struck a cord with us. We caught up to Stephanie Schriock the president of Emily's List and asked her to share her thoughts with our business audience. She did...have a listen:  
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page. 

Mental Health Issues in Iowa

Our guest is Peggy Huppert the executive director of NAMI-Iowa as we lay out the issues surrounding mental health care in the State of Iowa. Suggesting that the worst result for people suffering from mental health issues is jail we talk about that and the impact mental health has on business. 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page. 

Living In the Middle - The Sandwich Generation & Caregiving

As our population ages there are striking realities happening that impact not only the economics of business but also the quality of life for millions of Americans. Lyn Hilgenberg is the founder of Daylily a business that focuses on providing education and consulting for state-mandated dementia education and health aging topics. We talk about the physical and emotional impact of caring for older family members while still being responsible for younger family members...hence the "Sandwich Generation". Valuable life lessons here...meet Lyn.
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page. 

The Fairgrounds, Family and Farming with Mark Putney

I was working the Iowa State Fair and bumped into Mark Putney whom I've known, through his father John, for years. We talked a bit about family the fairgrounds and farming the "Three F's" that mean so much to so many Iowans. Here is that conversation. 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page. 

Join The Journey with Jennifer Chittenden

A reconstituted series of events that examine the lives of Des Moines CEO's is the latest program from the Downtown Chamber. With us is Jennifer Chittenden the Chamber Executive talking about the program and how to get registered for the series online.
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.