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Friday May 28, 2021
Stuff to DO with Cityview and Jeff Pitts
Friday May 28, 2021
Friday May 28, 2021
Each week Jeff Pitts the Managing Editor of Cityview Magazine joins me to riff about "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines, Iowa Metro. Even if you're not in Central Iowa you can listen in to catch a "flavor" of the Metro. Here's who we're talking about today:
The Iowa Cubs are in action;
The Water Park at Adventureland (burrr);
Some fighting going on at The Well;
Night Ranger, Skid Row & Great White;
The Iowa Barnstormers;
Ballet DSM and Max Wellman;
The Johnston Farmers Market;
The Downtown Farmers Market;
Get some Outdoor Yoga on;
Principal Charity Classic;
The Concert Series in Ames;
Zoo Brew and you know where;
The Clive Public Library Author Series.
Whew...
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on 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.
Friday May 21, 2021
Stuff to DO with Cityview and Jeff Pitts
Friday May 21, 2021
Friday May 21, 2021
It's the weekend and that means that we'll get to spend some time with Jeff Pitts the managing editor for Cityview Magazine as we talk up "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro. Have some fun already! You've earned it. On tap today:
The Dew Tour is a deal;
The I-Cubs are playing ball;
A new farmers market in Cumming;
The Downtown Farmer's Market;
The Barnstormers vs. Duke City (who?);
Wine, Music and More in Winterset;
The Johnston Farmers Market;
Smash Park Trivia;
Teehee's Comedy Club;
The Valley Junction Farmers Market.
Go already!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on 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.
Friday May 07, 2021
Stuff to DO with Cityview and Jeff Pitts
Friday May 07, 2021
Friday May 07, 2021
Each Friday we spend some time with Jeff Pitts the Managing Editor for Cityview Magazine and go "hyper-local" talking about "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. As usual Jeff does not disappoint. On tap today:
Mother's Day (do NOT forget);
The Iowa Cubs;
The Iowa Wild (two games!);
The Pella Adventure;
Farmer's Market Talk;
At Wooly's it's George Ducas!
The Race Against Hunger in Norwalk;
The Renaissance Fair at Sleepy Hollow;
How many miles of bike trails?
TED Talks coming to DSM;
The AVID Speaker Series;
What is going on at Smash Park?
Thanks for listening.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on 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.
Friday Mar 12, 2021
Stuff to DO with Cityview
Friday Mar 12, 2021
Friday Mar 12, 2021
Each Friday we sit down with Jeff Pitts the Managing Editor for Cityview Magazine and chat it up about "Stuff to Do" in the Greater Des Moines, Iowa Metro. And as always we through in some obscure stores that may, or may not, have anything to do with the events. On tap this weekend into next week:
The Big Ten Tournament;
Selection Sunday and Drake;
A GUN SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A Pig Sale;
The St. Patrick Day Tradition - Dodgeball at Smash Park;
The Des Moines Playhouse;
The Iowa Wild are in action;
Daylight Savings Time;
Snakes and St. Patrick and Polk County
Tee-Hee again.
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on 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.
Friday Feb 12, 2021
Stuff to DO with Cityview
Friday Feb 12, 2021
Friday Feb 12, 2021
Each week we get Hyper-Local with Jeff Pitts the managing editor for Cityview Magazine and chat it up about "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro. And, as always, Jeff has quite a list starting out with tonight and Des Moines Bucs take to ice at 7PM. Also tonight get romantic with Dome After Dark at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Gardens and again on Saturday and Sunday. So, is CUPID STUPID? The folks at Reclaimed Rails in Bondurant think so. Drake plays Loyola on Saturday and Sunday. The Hawks play Michigan State also on Saturday. The Iowa Wild take on Rockford Saturday night and have you heard about the Tomahawk Dinner for Two at The Hall? There is "Tea at the Castle" over at the Salisbury House. On Sunday Botanical Blues back at the Gardens. Wednesday Trivia Night - Mean Girls at Smash Park. The ARL next week doing the Spay-Ghetti and No Balls event and the State Wrestling Tournament as well. Whew!!!
Friday Oct 02, 2020
Stuff to DO with Cityview and Jeff Pitts
Friday Oct 02, 2020
Friday Oct 02, 2020
Each week Jeff Pitts the managing editor for Cityview Magazine stops by to chat about "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week and then we often get off on something...very different. Hey, it's Friday and here are some of the things on tap:
Tonight you can "Tee Hee" at Tee Hee;
Slaughter Hours is open...if you dare;
Jester Park and Iowa Ghosts;
The Blank Park Zoo is having a celebration;
FLEA MARKET but no Gun Show at the Fairgrounds;
Wolly's havin' a band;
Tom McDonald and Ghost Stories at Vaudeville Mews
Central College and "Doubt"
Food Truck Thursday;
Chad Hitsman and Knives;
Valley Junction stuff.
Thanks for listening!
Wednesday Mar 11, 2020
Business News Headlines 11 March 2020
Wednesday Mar 11, 2020
Wednesday Mar 11, 2020
Today, on Wall Street, it was a complete reversal of yesterday's gains. Today was the day the markets moved from bulls to bears. Here are the stories we've got for you today:
Now a pandemic business notices;
Amazon tackles "Fake Stuff" and price gouging;
Cruise ships and folks over 70 years old;
Customer Service & Panicked Customers;
THe Wall Street Report;
LinkedIn trending stories is proof.
Those stories and a conversation about Bridges of Iowa with Executive Director Patrick Coughlin. It is a story of passion, families, drugs and dependency...a story too few know about...until today. Click here to listen.
Thanks for coming by!
Friday Feb 14, 2020
Stuff to DO with Cityview!
Friday Feb 14, 2020
Friday Feb 14, 2020
First a disclaimer...expect nothing too serious in this Stuff to DO episode with Jeff Pitts the managing editor for Cityview Magazine. Here we'll talk about sports, music, arts, entertainment...a whole host of things to do in the Greater Des Moines Metro. And, if you're NOT from this area you can listen and dream. Right? But first, Happy Valentines Day 2020. Be nice...OK?
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. 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 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.
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AARP-Iowa
National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
Oasis - A Paychex Company
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Friday Nov 15, 2019
Stuff to DO with Cityview Magazine
Friday Nov 15, 2019
Friday Nov 15, 2019
It's the weekend and Jeff Pitts the Managing Editor for Cityview Magazine is back with "Stuff to DO' in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. Fun stuff for the whole family and we take the time to, at times, get a little silly and talk music, arts, events, Santa and more. Tis the season you know. Join in the fun and have a listen. We can't be serious all the time!
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. 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 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.
Our Sponsors
AARP-Iowa
National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
Oasis - A Paychex Company
Tero International
Wednesday Oct 23, 2019
Our Small Business Spotlight with Chris Seuntjens
Wednesday Oct 23, 2019
Wednesday Oct 23, 2019
He says he might retire, "someday" but it doesn't look like Chris Seuntjens is about to slow down anytime soon. He, and his THREE businesses, are in our Small Business Spotlight this week. Inside you'll learn about his first love, Christopher's Rare Coins and his soon to open in the Jordan Creek Area Christopher's Fine Jewelry and his invention business where he manufactures display cases called Crystal Clear Showcases. Retire? Nah...doesn't look like it's in the mix. Meet Chris:
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. 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 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.
Our Sponsors
AARP-Iowa
National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
Oasis - A Paychex Company
Tero International