Recreation

The Grand Blue Mile is Coming!

Our guest is Chris Verlengia from Wellmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield the backbone of The Grand Blue Mile that comes back on 26 April. We talk about the Wellmark brand, the reason they sponsor the event and how the company gives back to the community. 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Sheryl from Eat, Play, Love Des Moines - Stuff to DO!

Our Friday Fun contributor is Sheryl Tessier from Eat, Play, Love Des Moines and she's got a big list of "Stuff to DO in the Metro" this week and into next week. We're talking musicals, food, music, wine, food and more wine.  Lots going on, grab your calendar and have a listen!
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Small Business Spotlight - I Work & Play Store

Our Small Business Spotlight shines on John Bartlett and his retail business I Work and Play. It's an interesting story on American Made Products and he also operates a union shop and he says that is part of his passion. Here is his story: 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro this Weekend & Beyond

It's a Friday Fun Broadcast on the Business News Hour with Sheryl Tessier from the "Get Out of The House" website, Eat, Play, Love Des Moines. Here she is outlining some fun things to do this weekend into next week. Enjoy! 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Iowa Bike Law with James Freeman

We caught up with attorney Jim Freeman who was attending the Iowa Bike Expo last weekend promoting his new Iowa based law firm dealing with bicycle accidents. We talk about the business, why he got into it and offer up some safety tips for anyone who rides a bicycle. Welcome to Iowa Jim!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, here is our Facebook Page.

The Iowa WIld with Todd Frederickson

The Iowa Wild takes to the ice tomorrow but we've got Todd Frederickson the President of the Iowa Wild tonight. We chat about the team, the fans and a great story of a veteran player from Ukraine and his bride from Iowa. Good stuff ahead of the puck drop tomorrow at 7PM.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, here is our Facebook Page.

Stuff to DO with Sheryl from Eat, Play, Love Des Moines

She's with us each Friday Afternoon to give us her top picks of "Stuff to DO in the Metro" this weekend and beyond.  From Food Trucks to...art it's all in the Metro. Here's Sheryl Tessier!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, here is our Facebook Page.

Saving the Bridge with Carl Voss

The "Jackson Street Bridge" has an interesting history and a bright future if Carl Voss and many others get their way. Here's Carl talking about the economics of the bridge, the history of the bridge and the event that kicks off the Golden Keg Fundraiser at Confluence Brewery on Thursday: 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, here is our Facebook Page.

Anywhere Bike Repair - A Startup Story

Scott Wilcox started working on bicycles as a kid. Learned the craft by working at several Des Moines Metro bike stores, saw a niche and started Anywhere Bike Repair. It's just what it means...he will come to you...just about anywhere.  It's a neat startup story!  Have a listen! 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, here is our Facebook Page.

Wheelin' It with The Des Moines Cycle Club

It's Friday and we know how much you NEED business news as we start the weekend...right. So we invited the president of the Des Moines Cycle Club, Georgie Libbie in to chat about RAGBRAI, Pedal Off the Pounds and the activities/adventures that are coming up.  Cycling in the Des Moines Metro and beyond! 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, here is our Facebook Page.