Metro Communities

Mayor Gary Lorenz and Ankeny

Each week we attempt to visit with a mayor from one of the Des Moines Metro Communities. Today we visited with Gary Lorenz of Ankeny. From the family business to serving the families of Ankeny, Gary has a great story.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.

Mayor Steve Gaer on West Des Moines, Medical Marijuana and More

We invited Mayor Steve Gaer of West Des Moines in for a chat about the economic development of his community, the future of new developments, bike trails, malls and a reflection with regard to the the new Iowa Medical Marijuana Law which he was instrumental in shepherding. Here is our wide ranging discussion.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.

City of Johnston with Mayor Paula Dierenfeld

The City of Johnston has doubled it's population over the past ten years and now poised for more. This is our conversation with Mayor Paula Dierenfeld about economic development, the challenges of growth and the multi-million dollar Gateway Project.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.

Altoona and Skip Conkling

He was in business for 42 years and is now the Mayor of the "controlled growth community" of Altoona.  Sure, tell that to Facebook who recently developed some huge data farms in the community.  Skip talks about his town, the changes he's seen and what might just be next on the horizon.  Skip Conkling part of our Metro Monday Mayor segment.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.

Iowa Trails - We've Got an App For That

We spent some time with Hannah Inman from the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation and learned about the funding of their program and a new app being released on May 1 that will guide Iowa trail users from point to point and assist in the economic impact the trail system in Iowa has on 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.

Eat, Play, Love Des Moines Stuff to Do Part One!

We were a little (a little?) silly today and extended the Eat, Play, Love Des Moines Segment of stuff to do with Sheryl and Monica...but we were having fun and for crying out loud...it's Friday!! 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.

Four Words: Used Cars Concierge Service

We love it when an entrepreneur looks at a traditional business model and then...breaks it. That seems to be what Tab and Mona Miller of Preowned Solutions has done.  You see, they sell used cars here in the Des Moines Metro but...with a whole new twist.  The bottom line is, shopping for a car shouldn't be a...hassle. Some inventive ideas here...even for your 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.

Eat, Play, Love Des Moines with Sheryl!

Each Friday afternoon we welcome our own Sheryl Tessier to the IoB Studios to talk up her recommendations for eating and playing in Des Moines.  This week she's got quite a list of recommendations including an adults only hunt on Sunday...whoa!  Have a listen and enjoy Eat Play Love Des Moines!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 Tomorrow Plan...Today!

Over the past several years the Des Moines Metropolitan Planning Organization has been doing just that...preparing the Tomorrow Plan for sustainability into the year 2050. We welcome back Bethany Wilcoxson and Todd Ashby from The Tomorrow Plan to discuss the public event scheduled for next week and more details of what the plan hopes to accomplish. 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.

Could Be the Best in the Metro - Baru 66

There are only 20 tables at Baru 66 but the ideas for expansion are great.  We visit with the husband/wife duo of Sara Hill and David Baruthio about the culinary aspects of this wonderful French restaurant tucked into the tiny metro community of Windsor Heights.  We include a story or two about the Des Moines Art Center and the Blue Tomato of West Des Moines.  Oh...and New News about the French Food Passport!!  Good...very good...stuff!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