Health and Wellness

The Urban Bicycle Food Ministry of Des Moines

Their slogan is, "Serving Radical Hospitality One Burrito at a Time" and we love it. Our guest is founder Joe Laslo who, along with other volunteers, takes to the streets of Des Moines delivering food and water to individuals who are food insecure to homeless. A good program that perhaps you can help...  Here is our conversation: Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. 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.

All Ability Cycles in the Small Business Spotlight

Our small business spotlight shines on All Ability Cycles based in Jefferson, Iowa. We caught up with John Brunow and we talk about what got him started, who he serves and the unique service his company delivers...to the door.  A great story about allowing individuals to enjoy cycling...no matter their physical condition...have a listen. 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.

Immanuel Pathways an Answer for your Family

As our society grows older what do family care-givers do when our loved ones wish to stay in their home?  Good question and a possible answer comes from Gina Graham from Immanuel Pathways PACE program...something news to the Des Moines Metro. Good advice and information. 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.

Open Streets, Bicycles and More with Jeremy Lewis

A wide ranging conversation with Jeremy Lewis from the Des Moines Bicycle Collective about the Open Streets Project this coming Sunday and how cycling is such a positive for a community. Oh...and what does it take to become a Bicycle Friendly Community. Great 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, here is our Facebook Page.

Wheelin' It with The Des Moines Cycle Club

It's Friday and we know how much you NEED business news as we start the weekend...right. So we invited the president of the Des Moines Cycle Club, Georgie Libbie in to chat about RAGBRAI, Pedal Off the Pounds and the activities/adventures that are coming up.  Cycling in the Des Moines Metro and beyond! 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.

Mental Health Issues - Michael Sullivan

It seems that mental health issues surface every day yet, access to mental health care is trending downward. Recently we met Michael Sullivan a private practitioner who has been in the field for years. We asked him to share with us the challenges he, and those seeking treatment, face every day along with what he is seeing in the field.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.

Mental Health Issues, Connie Wimer & Nicole Peckumn

There is a serious health and social issue being tackled by a dedicated group of civic leaders and it's something that touches a staggering number of Iowans. While our focus during this interview is on mental health we could not let an opportunity pass to ask about the role of women in business. Our guests are Connie Wimer from Business Publications and Nicole Peckumn one of the many volunteers for the Broadlawns Mental Health Project known as the Advocate Circle.  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, here is our Facebook Page.

TeleMedicine, Certintell and Ben Lefever

Telemedicine has become an attraction for patients and providers who wish to cut costs and have the ability to communicate using the Internet. But there has been a question of security and ease of delivery. Meet Ben Lefever the creator of Certintell a new startup in the delivery of telemedicine. We spent some time asking the questions and getting some solid answers. 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, here is our Facebook Page.

Welcome Start-Up Active Edge

We enjoy telling the start-up stories of small business.  Meet entrepreneur Amanda Lundstedt the founder and owner of Active Edge a Clive based massage therapy clinic specializing in orthopedic and sports.  Clearly not a high-tech business that folks seem to get excited about...but a business that is running smoothly and...making money.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.