Recreation

Stuff to Do in the Metro with Sheryl This Weekend!

She's back!  Our own Sheryl Tessier from Eat, Play Love Des Moines with her list of "Stuff to Do in and Around the Metro".  From cocktails at the Science Center to Farm Crawl 2014 she's got "Stuff for You to Do!". 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.

What is Human Capital and Why Care?

For the second time the Greater Des Moines Partnership is conducting a metro-wide survey about how residents and businesses feel about the Greater Des Moines Metro.  Why does that matter? Mary Bontrager from The Partnership came by to share more about why the Central Iowa Human Capital Survey is so important for business and personal growth.  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.

Fleet Feet Sports with Andy Roat

It's new and it's in the East Village. Andy Roat loves to run and share his passion with others so why not open a specialty sports store in a special part of the Metro and make it happen? Fleet Feet Sports opened its doors several weeks ago.  How does a small brick and mortar work, why this type of store and how to combat on-line shopping were some of the questions we asked. Here is our 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.

The Iowa Wild - More than Hockey

The Iowa Wild came to Des Moines about a year ago and Eric Grundfast the director of ticket sales came along...but from Rhode Island, not Houston. In the year since Eric has been in Des Moines he has overseen hundreds of events that have placed people in front of players, coaches and taken up several PR programs to boost the Iowa Wild brand. The second Iowa Wild season starts in just 92 days.  We talked about that and...more.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.

Cycling, Windsor Heights and Future Plans

We've spent considerable time on the economic impact that bicycling and the Des Moines Metro Trail System has on business. The City of Windsor Heights has been listening and recently they have come up with a structural design for a bicycle center that would be located on a very busy trail in Colby Park. Sheena Danzer and Matt Reiff are with the Windsor Heights Young Professionals (WHYPro) group associated with the Windsor Heights Chamber.  They visited about a fund-raising event on July 10 and how they hope to help this dream become a reality.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.

Eat, Play Love Des Moines with Sheryl

On Friday we "lighten the load" a bit and talk with Sheryl Tessier of Eat, Play, Love Des Moines about stuff to do in the Metro this weekend and beyond. Tonight we were joined by Monica, our Technical Producer for some "fun talk".  What's the deal with the beer and wine?  Listen in and find your favorite activity!  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.

Stuff to Do with Sheryl Eat, Play, Love Des Moines

Each Friday afternoon Sheryl Tessier from Eat, Play, Love Des Moines comes in with her list of "Stuff to Do in the Metro" for this weekend and beyond.  Michael even had an addition.  We know, he just had to butt in. Here's Sheryl!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 Trails - We've Got an App For That

We spent some time with Hannah Inman from the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation and learned about the funding of their program and a new app being released on May 1 that will guide Iowa trail users from point to point and assist in the economic impact the trail system in Iowa has on business.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.

Talking Sports Broadcasting with Larry Cotlar

He's been behind the microphone for over thirty years.  Larry Cotlar came by the studio to talk about the changes in the sports broadcasting business, The Donald Sterling fiasco, the best part of his job his work with Andy Fales, the sports scene in Des Moines and his new speaking business. Lots to cover with Larry and 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.

Bikes, Bicycling and Bike World!

He is, perhaps, one of the most positive people on the planet.  Forrest Ridgway is the founder and owner of Bike World with stores in Ames, Urbandale and West Des Moines. In this fast moving interview we talk about the economic impact of bicycling, the growth of his business and the ever evolving issue of bicycles and equipment. We even chat a bit about how he markets his business through involvement.  Good stuff and, yes, we're fans!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.