Local Events

Stuff to DO with Cityview and Jeff Pitts

He's back from a couple of weeks off...Jeff Pitts our lifestyle contributor from Cityview Magazine is back in studio for a fun look at stuff going on in the Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. From the play Misery to I'll Make Me a World in Iowa to the Iowa Bike Expo, to a gun show, a circus, a concert in Ames to bad art...we've got it all right here. Listen and get out there... 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour. 

I'll Make Me a World in Iowa with Betty Andrews

It's the 20th Annual African-American Celebration known as I'll Make Me a World in Iowa. The educational day is Friday the 26th of January and then the very fun, family day on Saturday the 27th. It's all free and a great event. Here we caught up with the founder of I'll Make Me a World in Iowa, Betty Andrews who talks about the Friday event and what you can expect on Saturday...
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHo

We Talk DSM Networking, Co-Working, Events and More with Laura Kinnard

On the evening of the Greater Des Moines Partnership Annual Dinner we visit with Laura Kinnard from DMBizMixer about other networking events in the Metro along with a new co-working facility just blocks away from our studio. Here's Laura... 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Stuff to Do with Cady & Courtney - Cityview

Our friends from Cityview are back with their list of things to do this weekend into next week. From The Battle at the Barn to the RV & Outdoor Show, Des Moines Social Club Comedy, the Iowa Taste of Elegance and The Wailers Cady and Courtney have it going on. Thanks for doing this!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Networking, Waxing, Angry Goldfish and Facebook with Laura

We get to chat a bit with Laura Kinnard about a host of things from Cityview Best Of to networking, waxing, Angry Goldfish and changes to Facebook for business. It's a wide-ranging conversation with the author of DMBizMixer. Have some fun and get out there. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Rekha Basu & Betty Andrews - MLK Celebration Awards

On Monday at the 29th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration in Des Moines where politicians such as Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg spoke of equality and opportunity, where young Emmet Phillips offered some stunning poems, where Izzah jB Knox spoke of current needs, where prayers were offered and music made; two people received recognition for their efforts. Rekha Basu from the Des Moines Register and Betty Andrews from the NAACP and I'll Make Me a World in Iowa spoke "truth to power" during the nearly two hour event. We had the opportunity to visit with both. What they said is worth repeating. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
 

Stuff to Do with Cady Colosimo and Courtney Carstens

Each week we bring you "Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro" with our friends from Cityview Magazine. This week Courtney Carstens and Cady Colosimo join us to talk rodeo, gymnastics, a home show. bunnies, art and cooking. It's the full package so get out there and do something!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Networking and Social Media for Business

We welcome Laura Kinnard from DMBizMixer back to the studio! The markets have been closed for the past two Mondays so it was reunion time. Here we talk about networking opportunities in the Metro the Business Record Book of Lists, the number of groups available for women seeking business assistance and a host of other programs that are starting to hit in the New Year. If you would like your business networking event listed online or here during our weekly conversation use Twitter and #DMBizEvents. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Stuff to DO with Cityview and Jeff Pitts

Each Friday we round out the Business News Hour with Jeff Pitts our lifestyle contributor from Cityview Magazine. Stuff going on in the Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. From ice skating to comedy with Willie Farrell at the Funny Bone to the Des Moines Art Center to the Iowa Wild and Charlie Brown Christmas at Noce...whew. Have a listen! 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Business Networking Events & Social Media Tools

Each week Laura Kinnard from DMBizMixer comes by with her list of business networking events in the Greater Des Moines Metro. Here we also talk about 2018 and a focus on sharing what social media "tools" might be worth your time... Reminder, you can use #DMBizEvents on Twitter to get your business networking event listed. Easy, no? 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.