Family Issues

Caring For Mom and Dad Part One

Our guests are Terri and John Hale who will be part of the Iowa Public Television event and screening of the PBS Special, "Caring for Mom and Dad".  We talk about the event and more importantly how necessary it is that we have this conversation about care givers, what they are faced with and what the future holds.  This is Part One of Two Parts.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, here is our Facebook Page.

The Wallace Center and Community Outreach

When we got the press release that indicated Donna Red Wing from One Iowa and Bob Vander Plaats of the Family Leader were going to present a luncheon on civility we had to learn more.  Diane Weiland, CEO and Program Developer for The Wallace Centers of Iowa came by to tell us more about that event and some others. 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, here is our Facebook Page.

Being Independent in the Hotel Industry

This is a story that is unique. Lowell and Larry Scott are brothers and the owners of the Airport Holiday Inn of Des Moines. That sounds pretty "normal" but the brothers actually own the facility and are one of the very few owners of a property that has a corporate name-plate. We had that discussion and more about their recent re-build. 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, here is our Facebook Page.

Working Family Summit with Matt Sinovic

Just this week we noticed something called the Working Family Summit something that is being sponsored by Progress Iowa among other groups. Within 8 days of announcing the event registration was closed because the event reached it's maximum capacity. We wanted to know more so we put in a call to Matt Sinovic from Progress Iowa for details. 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, here is our Facebook Page.

Personal Histories with David Furneaux

Our Small Business Wednesday focus is on David Furneaux who has a passion for history and helping individuals share their story. Furneaux History and Video is a business he formed several years ago to do just that. What's involved and how he works...we wanted to know so, we asked.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, here is our Facebook Page.

Getting Political with Alzheimer's Disease

Recently we learned that the Iowa Alzheimer's Association was mounting a campaign of awareness geared toward politicians who will be traveling through Iowa in advance of the Caucus.  Emily Holley has recently been hired as the point person.  We wanted to learn more and for the personal perspective Emily brought Bob Nevit who cared for his wife five long years before she died. Politics and pain in one story.  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, here is our Facebook Page.

The Family Law Business with Marcy O'Brien

When people think of attorneys, well, there are lots of jokes. We asked Marcy O'Brien about that and what else about this business people might think they know about but don't.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.

Strong Dads with Carlos Walker

Our friend, Carlos Walker, believes much of societies woes can be fixed by having Strong Dads involved in the life of their children. In this conversation Carlos explains the program, what it would help repair and why some folks need to be taught fatherhood. 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.

Miyoko Hikiji on American Sniper and More

With all the excitement around the movie American Sniper we reached out to our friend, former soldier and author, Miyoko Hikiji about her thoughts on that as well as PTSD and more. We think you'll find this insightful.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.

Does Iowa Care About Care Givers?

The Iowa Legislature is in session and Di Findley from the Iowa Care Givers Association hopes somebody will pay attention to the dire situation in our state when it comes to offering more than lip service to the noble profession of direct care giving.  For decades politicians have studied the issue, offered hundreds of meetings but still Iowa lacks 20,000 direct care workers.  We talk about all of this in what is a passion of ours as well.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