Metro Communities

Where Are the Homes?

Des Moines area Realtors have been, for months, complaining that there are not enough houses on the market...but, there are plenty of buyers.  What's the deal and how has this changed the buying process?  We visit with our friend Lance Hanson from ReMax Real Estate Concepts to sort some of this out. 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.

Sheryl and Eat, Play Love Des Moines - Stuff to Do!

Each week our own Sheryl Tessier comes to the News Hour to share with you her top picks of "Stuff to Do in the Metro"!  This week...as in others we have a wide range of things going on from family friendly to....models in bubble wrap.  Hey...we just deliver the news.  Enjoy!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

Seize Des Moines with Rachel Sinclair

What's better than an "inside tip" when it comes to recommendations on neighborhoods, places to eat, things to do, volunteer opportunities?  That's the idea of Seize Des Moines a new website from our friends at the Greater Des Moines Partnership.  With Seize Des Moines you become the fuel that powers the Metro when it comes to recruiting and retention.  Here's Rachel Sinclair with more about what the site is and how to use it.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 Urbandale Chamber and John Irving

One of the largest chambers in the Metro is the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce.  With over 700 members the organization still works like a small company with a focus on building better businesses. John Irving, of Baker Electric, is the new president of the chamber...what makes it all click?  We asked that and other questions.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.

Urban Community Concepts with Beth Hicks

As the Des Moines Metro grows and develops Beth Hicks found a way to be helpful to the 38 neighborhoods as a force to help connect them in an effort to build sustainability and...urban agriculture.  Yep, urban agriculture...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.

Building a Business in Norwalk

Four years ago Adam Vandall lost his job with Wells Fargo. He and his wife talked about it and then decided to use his talents to open a new business and put the storefront on the city square in Newton, Iowa. Computer Pros was a reality.  We sat down with Adam and talked about his "closely held company".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 League of Heroes - Doing Good

Just to prove we're all just "big kids" we were excited about the opportunity to tell you more about the Iowa League of Heroes.  This is a group of people who look every bit the part of the Super Heroes we all grew up with. To learn more about what they do and why we visited with Spiderman and Batman (The Dark Knight). You're going to enjoy this too.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

Deb Bengtson on The Windsor Heights Chamber

The new Executive Director for the Windsor Heights Chamber is Deb Bengtson who jetted from the West Des Moines Chamber to take the reins of the smallest chamber in the Metro.  Why?  We asked that and many more questions. Here is that in-depth conversation with Deb.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.

New Culture Community Calendar with Greg Edwards

How many times have you booked or wanted to book an event and then, after you've set it up, talked it up...you find out your event is in conflict with another major Metro happening? Greg Edwards is the President/CEO of the Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau and they have cooked up a new site Catch Des Moines Culture where everything is on one calendar.  That and we talk about the economic impact the cultural aspect of our Metro has on the area. 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. 

Chad Schreck and Home Base Iowa Greene County - 24 Feb 2014

Today it was reported that Greene County would be the very first Home Base Iowa a program that seeks to attract returning armed forces service personal.  We shared the story and then talked with Chad Schreck the Executive Director of the Midwest Partnership a group that assists in business development in Greene County and others.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.