Rural Iowa

Talking Startup Stories with Mike Colwell and Ben Lefever

Our returning guest Mike Colwell from SquareOne Des Moines brings with him Benjamin Lefever from CertinTell a way in which patients can connect with their physician over great distances saving time and money. Ben is on stage next week but we've got him first! Here is that conversation: 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.

Non-Profit Fund Raising with Ahnemann Associates

How do non-profit hospitals and long term health care facilities raise money for building campaigns or for charitable fund development? It is both an art and a science developed over years of success at Ahnemann Associates. In studio with us is Darryl Ahnemann and daughter Kristina Ahnemann Ridgely.  We asked about that and...more. 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.

Rural Economic Development and the USDA

The USDA is not only about farmers and farms it also plays a significant roll in rural economic development. Our friend Bill Menner from the Rural Development arm of the United States Department of Agriculture came by to talk about bird flu to home loans.  Seriously interesting stuff.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.

Building More into Iowa

For thirty years the Iowa Area Development Group has been active in creating not only traditional economic development projects but also has been a partner in cultural community development projects. We visited, at some length, with Rand Fisher the president of IADG to learn more. Here is that conversation.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.

Iowa and the Impact of Avian Flu

The fast moving Avian Flu has decimated, my millions, the flocks of chickens and turkeys in Iowa, the state that leads the nation in egg production. We sat down with Bill Northey the Iowa Secretary of Agriculture for an in-depth conversation about the economic impact, the spread of the disease, the dangers to urban bird populations and some thoughts on containment.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production ofInsight Advertising, Marketing & Communicationsa full service advertising agency based in Des Moines. Connect with us on Twitter@IoB_NewsHourand, for more,here is our Facebook Page.

What is SILT and Why it Matters

Iowa is truly an agricultural state. But, what if we don't replace our farmers and our food supply with new agriculturalists and producers? That's one of the reasons SILT exists. We sat down with Suzan Erem the president of this new non-profit to talk about that and the importance of preserving our land.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.

Growing the Ag Parts Business

Iowa is clearly an "agricultural state" and the business of agriculture has many players.  Jeff Griggs is the COO of a company with deep roots in agriculture.  All States Ag Parts, while based in Wisconsin, has sales offices throughout the Midwest. We sat down with Jeff to talk about the ever changing business of ag, how consumers and the way they buy has changed and his role as president of the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association (NTPDA). 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.

Growing Up in Another Time and Place - Bill Sheridan

This is partly personal and partly business.  Bill Sheridan is an author, professional writer and a dear friend.  I have had the pleasure of knowing Bill for decades and it was a pleasure to have him on the Business News Hour for a conversation about his book, Depot Street Memories, growing up in small town Iowa and at a time where everybody knew...everybody. It is a bittersweet set of stories that are a joy to read. Have a listen...you'll enjoy! 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

Rural Economic Development with Bill Menner Part Two

This is part two of our extended interview about rural economic development with Bill Menner from the USDA Rural Economic Development Office for Iowa. 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.