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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 Feb 05, 2021
The Business News Headlines 5 February 2021
Friday Feb 05, 2021
Friday Feb 05, 2021
It is the Friday Edition of the business news headlines and the day when Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine comes in to do our hyper-local look at "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro. But, first the news:
Unemployment Rate...did we party too soon?
Millennials and saving money: Three headwinds;
Solar is HOT but will it continue;
Tesla and another recall;
Amazon, Unions & Alabama;
The Wall Street Report;
Well, Tiffany and Co. back to the office.
Those stories and Jeff Pitts is with us to chat it up about a host of things to do in the Des Moines Metro. From the opening on the Iowa Stars hockey season to some historical classes at Living History Farms to Botanical Blues and basketball. It's quite a list and to hear that...just click here!
Friday Feb 05, 2021
Stuff to DO with DSM Cityview
Friday Feb 05, 2021
Friday Feb 05, 2021
Each Friday we get hyper-local and visit with Jeff Pitts the Managing Editor of Cityview Magazine to learn about "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. And, whoa, he's got quite a list: The Iowa Wild Hockey has their opening game tonight, the folks at the Animal Rescue League (ARL) are going skating, an interesting ballet program, basketball, a new giraffe calf at the Blank Park Zoo (they are looking for names) and some interesting historic classes at Living History Farms that you need to sign up for...this week. Here's Jeff!
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 Jan 29, 2021
The Business News Headlines 29 January 2021
Friday Jan 29, 2021
Friday Jan 29, 2021
It's the final Friday of January 2021 and thanks for clicking through. It was a wild day on Wall Street as the sell off continued and here is what we've got for you today:
The Robinhood trading adventure continues;
The book value of GameStop vs. Best Buy;
Toys R Us is once again...gone;
An in depth look at the nation's economic headwinds;
Scam Alert! And, it hit us;
United warns of job cuts;
The Wall Street Report;
Getting employees vaccinated. It's an issue.
Those stories PLUS because it is Friday we're into some hyper-local news about Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro with Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine. To hear the lighter side of the day, click here.
Thanks for listening!
Friday Jan 29, 2021
Stuff to DO with Cityview
Friday Jan 29, 2021
Friday Jan 29, 2021
It's Friday and that means Jeff Pitts the managing editor of Cityview Magazine is in to chat it up about "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. Click through as we talk basketball, Sunny Sweeny over at Wooly's. Talkin' hockey as the Bucs take to the ice this weekend. There is a GUN SHOW at the Iowa State Fairgrounds...think bazooka! Sip and Shop in Altoona ahead of Valentine's Day. The Iowa Poetry Association is in the news. They are rescuing a raccoon in West Des Moines. The Iowa Ag Expo hits town mid-week. The "Dome After Dark" is a thing and yes, the Iowa Wild kick off the 2021 season! Enjoy the conversation!!
Thursday Jan 14, 2021
Business News Headlines 14 January 2021
Thursday Jan 14, 2021
Thursday Jan 14, 2021
So much going on today starting with the new jobless numbers and President Elect Joe Biden about to detail his stimulus plan. Here's what we've got for you today the 14th of January:
Pandemic Relief and the Biden Plan;
New jobless numbers the highest since August;
Social Security changes possible;
Cities where it's more costly to live...comfortably;
EV maker Canoo sees its stock drop;
Delta Airlines might actually make money this year;
GE goes to court;
We really (no...really) love our pets;
The Wall Street Report;
And, the biggest pop star in the world is....
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.
Thursday Dec 31, 2020
Stuff to Do with Cityview!
Thursday Dec 31, 2020
Thursday Dec 31, 2020
Usually we do this on Friday afternoon BUT because it was New Years Eve Jeff Pitts the managing editor for Cityview Magazine is in to chat about some picks for this weekend and things to do into next week. Inside we'll chat about dancing on the pool table at a holiday party long ago (And, I said "News Girl"..ouch) Apples and ARL, Brenton Skating, football and basketball this weekend. Also the Des Moines Bucs face off against the Omaha Lancers (hate 'em) the Science Center and Sue, Living History Farm Dinners and snowmobiling at Big Creek. Have some fun already... Have some fun already.
Thanks for listening!
Friday Dec 18, 2020
Stuff to DO with Cityview Magazine!
Friday Dec 18, 2020
Friday Dec 18, 2020
Each Friday afternoon we sit down with the managing editor of Cityview Magazine, Jeff Pitts and chat it up about some hyper-local "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro. And, yes we often take a detour with commentary. So, what are some of the things we're talking about: The Des Moines Bucs play Friday and Saturday. The Hawks are playing basketball on Saturday morning. Drake basketball is off to a great season. Gena Gedler is going to be at Noce and, nope, not Jewish. Hey...I tried. Mainframe is having a deal on Saturday. Blood drive in Polk City. The East Village is holding the Twelve Days of Promenade. Carols and Coco with the folks from Central Presbyterian Church. "SantaSaurus" is at the Science Center. Jolly Holliday Lights in Altoona and do not forget about Jingle in the Junction in Historic Valley Junction. Have a listen and a laugh or two.
Friday Dec 11, 2020
The Business News Headlines 11 December 2020
Friday Dec 11, 2020
Friday Dec 11, 2020
It's the end of another rocky week and we've got some of the biggest news stories for you from today. Also, know that you can follow us on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour. Easy...no?
California wants in on the DOJ suit against Google;
Remember Clorox Wipes? Remember?
AMC running out of cash...quickly;
The economic outlook for next year - Part One;
The economic outlook for next year - Part Two'
The Wall Street Report;
The outsize IPO world...real or...hyped up?
Those stories PLUS we get hyper-local each Friday with Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro with Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine. Sports, music, comedy and more are just a click away. Have some fun...and listen in.
Friday Dec 11, 2020
Stuff to DO with Cityview Magazine!
Friday Dec 11, 2020
Friday Dec 11, 2020
It's Friday! We made it to the weekend kids! And, that means we've got Jeff Pitts the managing editor of Cityview Magazine in to chat it up about a host of things from Chanukah to football to ice skating to comedy and music and more. Have some fun already, you deserve it.
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 sine 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 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.