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Stuff to DO with Cityview!

Each week Jeff Pitts the managing editor for Cityview Magazine joins me to chat it up about "Stuff to DO" in the greater Des Moines, Iowa Metro. This week we'll talk about a sidewalk sale in the Historic Valley Junction, stuff going on in Cumming, we've got goats and yoga, the Summer Concert at Adventureland, art in Ames and a bunch more.  Don't expect much here to be serious.  Have some fun already...it's been a week.

Stuff to DO with Cityview and Jeff Pitts

Yes, it's Friday...expect only fun here as Jeff Pitts the managing editor of Cityview Magazine and I riff about "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. A shout out to Advertureland, the Krantz Family (took me awhile). We also talk about the Iowa State Fair that ain't going on now. The Farmers Markets and more...oh and this really great program being done by the Girl Scouts of America.  Think cookies and drink.  Yeah...we're in.  Here's Jeff: 

Stuff to DO with Cityview and Jeff Pitts

Each weekday we bring you the top business news headlines and insights into business with long form business interview. But, all of that ends late on Friday when we get Jeff Pitts the managing editor of Cityview Magazine with us to riff about "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro. Do not expect anything too serious here. But you will hear about events happening like art and entertainment, a Renaissance Fair, music events and some "side conversations" about broadswords and bands.  We've got Zoo Brew and we also touch on RAGBRAI...remember that?  Here we go!  

The Business News Headlines 5 August 2020

Welcome back to the business news headlines for Wednesday the 5th day of August. Here is what we've got for you today:
It was all smiles on Wall Street;
Mortgage rates dive once again but...;
The Dakota Access Pipeline is a zombie;
Exxon is having "issues" with reserves;
Young people and the economy...it ain't pretty;
Bad news for movie theaters;
The Wall Street Report;
Tesla has a new rival and investors dig it.
Thanks for listening! 

The Business News Headlines 31 July 2020

You get the feeling it has been a very long...month?  For the final day of July 2020 here are the business news headlines we've got for you:
COVID19 kills so to does homelessness, starvation and stress;
Today you'll meet another Zombie Retailer;
Wine, it seems, is a big, big deal;
Electric Vehicles and charging stations;
Tesla going on a hiring spree;
The Wall Street Report;
How Americans are coping with losing income.
Those stories and then we change gears and have some fun with Jeff Pitts who is the managing editor of Cityview Magazine. Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro in this fun, hyper-local visit. Expect...nothing too serious.  You deserve it! To hear that conversation click here. 
 
Thanks for listening!
 
 
 
 

Stuff to DO with Cityview Magazine

Each week we climb into our Hyper-Local Machine and get Jeff Pitts the managing editor of Cityview Magazine to come by and chat it up about "Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro". And, he does not disappoint. Now, for full disclosure do not expect much seriousness coming from this conversation. It's all in fun and hell, you need some fun right about now.  From virtual plays to reclaiming your summer concert series to broadswords...yes broadswords click through for some fun: 

The Business News Headlines 17 July 2020

Like those of us who report on the news like to say, "It's Friday...only two more working days until Monday!" Thanks for clicking through and here's what we've got on tap today:
The markets "wobbled";
The coming of mass evictions;
Two numbers: 600 and 25,000,000;
Delta to cut pay for pilots;
CISCO fires "some employees" over BLM backlash;
No cruse for...you;
The Wall Street Report
"Try something new" she said...and there are new jobs out there.
Those stories plus...it's Friday so have some fun already! Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine is in to chat it up about a host of things going on in the Des Moines Metro. Some silly stuff about the "Room of Doom" and a new tagline for Zoom. Plus a comic-cosplay event, drive in plays, a gun show, fireworks and much more including Summer Stir. To learn more about that click ahead and enjoy! 
Thanks for listening! 

Stuff to DO with Cityview and Jeff Pitts

You can tell it's Friday when you hear that Jeff Pitts the managing editor for Cityview Magazine is "in the house"...well, actually not but we're Zooming him in with Stuff to DO in the Metro. And, yes, there is plenty going on. Just a click away you'll hear about the "Room of Doom" a new tag line for Zoom, there is a gun show at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, the Des Moines Playhouse continues its "Drive In" plays, fireworks (great...) in Clive, Zoo Brew is happening again, some farmers markets are open and a bunch more. PLUS "Summer Stir" is happening next week and this is a big deal from Cityview and you can learn more and grab your tickets here.  Enjoy...have some fun already...you deserve it.
 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour. 
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Stuff to DO with Cityview and Jeff Pitts

Forgive us we spent some time talking about pizza for breakfast. You do...do that...right? We'll chat about a number of fun stuff like pickled herring and nope, Jeff has never had.  Here, once again is Jeff Pitts the managing editor of Cityview Magazine with "Stuff to DO" in the Des Moines, Iowa Metro". Things like MMA fights, the Downtown Des Moines Walking Tour, the drive-in from the Des Moines Playhouse, Max Wellman is opening up Noce (YAY!) and on his birthday yet.  There is a comic book convention coming to town and a home show in Ankeny. And coming up the Cityview Summer Stir...oh yeah.  And lots of stuff in between.  Have some fun already, you've earned it.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour. 
Our Sponsors
AARP-Iowa
National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
Oasis - A Paychex Company
Tero International

Stuff to DO with Cityview Magazine

Lots of things are not happening but there are plenty of things going on in the Greater Des Moines Metro this holiday weekend. Some communities are doing fireworks...think Urbandale and Waukee. There is a full day of fun at Living History Farms. Some Farmers Markets happening in West Des Moines and Beaverdale.  Here, Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine shares a list of things happening this weekend into next week. And...this is BIG...the July Edition of Cityview is out. Pick up a copy.  Meanwhile enjoy this...have a laugh or two.  You deserve it! 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour. 
Our Sponsors
AARP-Iowa
National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
Oasis - A Paychex Company
Tero International