Non Profit

DSM Hack Is A Good Thing...Right?

With all the "hacking" going on from North Korea to credit card thieves "hacking" gets a bad name.  But, in this case it is very, very...good. Meet Kim Wall and Matthew Hauge as they share the details about DSM Hack coming back to Des Moines in February.  Know a non-profit that needs some tech help?  Listen up and share! Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

The YNPN Non-Conference Is...

People that work in the world of non-profits have, often, the best job and the most challenging. YNPN of Des Moines is a group of young non-profit workers who have banded together to, not only network, but learn. On the afternoon of January 8th they will be holding a Non-Conference. Visiting our studio to talk about the group, their efforts and the "Non-Con" is Ted Heying and Chad Driscoll. Here is our conversation: Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and 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.

What's Brewing at Des Moines Performing Arts?

On Friday afternoons we take a break from the hard business news and interviews and spend some time in a "lifestyle mode". Today Cindy Hughes Anliker came by from the Des Moines Performing Arts. We spent some time getting to know more about her and the 300+ events this amazing group puts together each year.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and 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 Waukee Trail Head...Art Project

Don't let the name fool you.  This is not hanging copies of masterpieces along the Raccoon River Valley Trail but it is pure economic development.  We made welcome Jim Miller and Randy Jensen to the studio to give us an update on the Waukee Trailhead Art Project and what it means to not only Waukee but also the other 14 communities along the trail.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and 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 Des Moines Civic Music Association with Calla

For some reason, perhaps it was her name, "Calla" but we had a feeling this would be a fun interview about the Des Moines Civic Music Association and we were not disappointed.  Here is Calla Whipp with an update and some fun.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and 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

Realtor Ring Day with Kristin and Scott

Iowa is one of 28 states involved in the Realtor Ring Day Program. Joining us to talk about the program and the Des Moines real estate market is Kristin Pike from the Salvation Army of Des Moines and Scott Wendl the president of the Des Moines Area Association of Realtors. Here is that conversation:Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and 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

Practical Farmers of Iowa with Teresa Opheim

Farming is always farming but some folks do their agricultural business a bit differently. Meet Teresa Opheim the executive director of the non-profit Practical Farmers of Iowa. Here we talk about the organization, who they are, whom they serve, water quality issues in Iowa, the rural/urban interests and, of course, agriculture. Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and 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 Work of Hope Ministries with Kathy Coady

While, here in the Des Moines Metro, we celebrate all sorts of positive economic news there remains issues of hunger, homelessness and the underlying causes. Kathy Coady is the Director of Development and Community Relations with Hope Ministries. Here we detail some of those issues, what her organization does and how others can help.  Here is that conversation: Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and 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 Career Connection Center with Justin Bogers

Goodwill Industries, across the country, has been in the midst of a re-branding effort and it comes in the form of the Goodwill Career Connection Center where anyone can get employment skills and help in their career search.  Justin Bogers is the person behind the Central Iowa career center and was kind enough to come in for a conversation: Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and 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

Dreams and Detours with Mike Pace

We all have things we are thankful for...and the News Hour has always been grateful for the friendship of Mike Pace.  We invited Mike back to the studio to chat more about his book, "Dreams and Detours - Reflecting on the Souvenirs of a Lifetime" and what this project has meant to not only him but his work with HCI - Hospice of Central Iowa.  Good stuff! Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and 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.