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Stuff to DO in the Metro with Jeff Pitts from Cityview!

Each week Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine comes by the studio to talk about Stuff to DO in the Metro over the weekend and into next week. And...we have some fun along the way. Enjoy...
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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.

The Business News Headlines 2 May 2018

The Iowa State Legislature seems stuck on medical marijunia...will we blow the opportunity? The Dow was down? Could Apple be ready to ditch the iPhone X? Speaking of new phones the new LG is out and we'll chat about that. We're still waiting to see the tax package from the Iowa Legislature. A report on how some companies are no longer testing for...pot and why. You can sign up for the fall Business Conference from the Urbandale Chamber right here.  Those stories and more today...click through to listen! 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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.

The Des Moines Business Calendar

Each week Laura Kinnard, MBA joins us to update our business calendar for the Greater Des Moines Metro. You can find the list on DMBizMixer. But, we've got extra here...click through! 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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.

Business News Headlines 27 April 2018

Stocks closed little changed today. T Mobile and Sprint moved closer to a big deal today. You knew it was coming …a lawsuit filed against Southwest Airlines…Amazon has  plenty of cash…for postage. Starbucks says the incident in Philadelphia earlier this month has not hurt sales.. Those stories…and remembering workers from theIowa Workers Memorial Event today. Click thought to the business news headlines.  
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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.

Stuff to DO in the Metro with Jeff Pitts from Cityview

We're switching things up. Rather than have "Stuff to DO in the Metro" air on Friday we thought it might be good to give you more time to plan your weekend. So...here we go, new stuff with Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine.  
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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.

Chef David Baruthio and Earlham, Iowa

Earlier today we sat down with Chef David Baruthio of Baru 66 and Saison as he announces,here and first, his effort to open a cafe and a bistro in Earlham. The project has been a $2.5 million dollar renovation of an historic building there and, as David says, it will become a focal point for the community and the region. He even shares with you the "soft opening" date. Here is our conversation.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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.
 

Business News Headlines 26 April 2018

Ford Motor company announced they will shortly sell only 2 car models in the United States…the rest of the vehicles?  Soda wars are back.  So too is Wells Fargo…we’ll share what we know.  You will hear it first now during the business news houras a new restaurant and café is headed to Earlham…just west of Des Moines…it’s all first class and it’s all new…news today. Thanks for clicking through!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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.

Business News Headlines 24 April 2018

Some of the business news stories you may have seeen...or missed. What happened today on Wall Street and why. Wells Fargo was in Des Moines today for their annual shareholders meeting and the CEO got a raise...oh and some strong words from some who attended. Apple has a problem with the iPhone 10....sales. Listen in...and then check out our interview sections today. Good stuff from Tero International and Marketing for Business Episode 13 with Domestica. Now...go! 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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.

From Cityview it's Jeff Pitts and Stuff to DO in the Metro

Each week Jeff Pitts from Cityview comes by with his list of stuff to do in the metro...hang on! 

Business News Headlines for 18 April 2018 - The Business News Hour

Dicks Sporting Goods is destroying inventory….it’s a statement.  Will Iowa continue to duck the punishing results of the Trump Trade War?  American’s now have over 1 Trillion Dollars in credit card debt. Seven things you should never put on plastic. Amazon is teaming up with Best Buy…think smart TV’s. Inflation is….back and it could drive headwinds on the economy. How much do you spend on breakfast…compared to Warren Buffett? The Iowa Legislature may not be done with speed cameras... Click in and listen!   
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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.