Family Issues

Dental Health and Orthodontics with James Stork

February is National Children's Dental Month.  We sat down with Dr. James Stork and his bride Jenna Stork from Stork Orthodontics to chat about that and the business of orthodontics.  The who, what, where and why of what they do.  Some great tid-bits of knowledge here.  Enjoy! 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

Connecting People with New Technology

We live in a very scattered world when it comes to family members and having the ability to communicate and connect when a person has significant hearing issues can be daunting. Enter Telecommunications Access Iowa a program funded through the Iowa Utilities Board. Gayle Boeke is the program manager for the state-wide initiative that pays 95% of hardware costs for those who qualify. Here is that conversation: 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.

The Wonder of Giving!

Some of you may remember Jonnie Wright who pretended to be homeless last year, stood in the cold holding a sign asking for money.  Then something amazing happened and it was shared around the world.  This year he goes even further.  Ever been behind on your utility bills and in danger of being shut off?  Jonnie has and this is his story from this week and now, perhaps, we can begin to understand the motivation of the season.  Here is that wonderful touching story:Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and 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.

Aging in Des Moines - A Good Thing?

Des Moines is considered an "age friendly" community.  What does that mean?  We asked Yogesh Shah, MD who is the Associate Dean for Global Health from the Des Moines University to speak to that issue and offer up some thoughts on how individuals can keep their mental acuity sharp. Some comments on cultural views of aging and a healthy response from family and business. An interesting and timely conversation: Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and 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

Thrive Senior Care with Kathleen Coady

From magazine publishing to caring for individuals in their home; it's quite a transformation. Meet Kathleen Coady the owner of Thrive Senior Care a new start-up here in the metro that is all about serving others in their time of need.  Perhaps this is something you or your family are seeking? Here is that conversation:Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and 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

Growing Up in Another Time and Place - Bill Sheridan

This is partly personal and partly business.  Bill Sheridan is an author, professional writer and a dear friend.  I have had the pleasure of knowing Bill for decades and it was a pleasure to have him on the Business News Hour for a conversation about his book, Depot Street Memories, growing up in small town Iowa and at a time where everybody knew...everybody. It is a bittersweet set of stories that are a joy to read. Have a listen...you'll enjoy! Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and 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 Work of Hope Ministries with Kathy Coady

While, here in the Des Moines Metro, we celebrate all sorts of positive economic news there remains issues of hunger, homelessness and the underlying causes. Kathy Coady is the Director of Development and Community Relations with Hope Ministries. Here we detail some of those issues, what her organization does and how others can help.  Here is that conversation: Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and 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

Estate Planning - Who Needs It?

One of the reasons we enjoy having Sam Kreamer come by the studio on a regular basis is because he is not only a great attorney but also a humanitarian. Here we start our conversation with a reminder to remember non-profits and then into some thoughts about estate planning in general and specific questions as to why.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and 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

Senior Living Answers with Terri Smith

As our population continues to age more and more people have questions that surround living opportunities here in the Metro. Terri Smith is a Senior Resource Specialist with LivWellSeniors a company that provides, at no charge to their clients, senior living solutions and answers to many family questions you may have. Here is that timely conversation: Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and 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

Family Time and Estate Planning with Sam Kreamer

Now that we've entered into the holiday season is it a good time for the family to talk about estate planning?  "That depends on the family situation", says Sam Kreamer.  We thought it timely for a brief visit about the issues that surround the holidays, estate planning and having those discussions.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and 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