Health and Wellness

Joy White from TruMark Home Care

We love featuring "start-ups" and when we met Joy White a partner in TruMark Home Care we had to invite her to the studio to chat about home health care, why she moved to Iowa to open yet another location and the story of recruiting employees.  Here is our wide ranging conversation...and welcome to the Metro!  Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie 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 Choices with Deerfield and Lifespace

Family questions abound when it comes to picking out a high-quality community for our aging loved ones.  We thought it would be interesting to learn more about a national company with Des Moines roots, Lifespace and the local community of Deerfield.  Here, Cindy McNair of Deerfield and Kimberly Hulett from the parent company, Lifespace visit about non-profit long term health care, the various levels of entry and more.  Here is our very timely conversation: Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie 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.

Food, Family, Fitness with Sheree Clark

Our friend Brooke Benschoter said, "You should visit with Sheree Clark from Fork in the Road!" So, we did.  Here Brook and Sheree visit about season two of Sheree's television show, her book and how the simple task of eating can repair a family...  Here is our conversation:Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie 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.

Orchard Place with Anne Starr

From very simple beginnings in 1886 to a major player in the care and treatment of young people with mental health issues Orchard Place has a special place in our lives and the lives of thousands. Anne Starr the CEO of Orchard Place came by to talk about their work, who they serve and why they are growing so quickly.  Here is that conversation: Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie 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.

Insurance Month with Curtis Fett

It's a stunning reality; over half of American's don't own any life insurance.  September is Life Insurance Month and we invited our friend Curtis Fett, an independent financial adviser with Central Financial Group of West Des Moines to share some information about life insurance and more. Here is our conversation:Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie 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.

Mental Health, Broadlawns and Mentors

There are some people in Des Moines creating a wave of interest in mental health issues and the resurgence of Broadlawns Hospital. In this segment we visited with Connie Wimer and David Chapman about the Broadlawns Advocate Circle and the effort they, and many others, are putting toward a $20 million push for mental health care and treatment.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie 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.

A Community of Caring Des Moines University with Brianne Sanchez

Giving back to the community is a hallmark of Des Moines University, just up the street from our radio studios. Brianne Sanchez is in charge of community interaction for the medical training facility. Here we talk about why do this "stuff" and what's in it for...everybody.  Here is our conversation:Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie 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 Coon River Army Challenge

Coming up on 30 August is the Coon River Army Challenge a fun, yet serious way to raise awareness and have a good time competing in a challenge race near Adel. Here Sgt. Brett Penny and his wife Jessie tell us what to expect and why they are leading the effort.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie 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.

Is Your Community Walkable?

Dan Burden is a "walk-ability" expert who came to Des Moines to help with a forum on neighborhoods and making them more walkable. Here he is with AARP - Iowa director Kent Sovern talking about how the ability to walk in a neighborhood increases the value for homes and business.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie 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.

Fighting Obesity with Dr. Todd Eibes

For Iowans battling obesity related diseases there is a new option for treatment. Meet Dr. Todd Eibes who leads a team of specialists in a coordinated effort mixing a surgical procedure with post-surgical care that makes a huge difference in the success of the effort. Here is Dr. Eibes from the Iowa Weight Loss Specialists:Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie 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.