Rural / Urban

Des Moines Performing Arts and High School Arts

The Des Moines Performing Arts casts a wide net as they work to assist high schools in a 125 mile radius of Des Moines with their plays and musicals. Karoline Myers is the Education Manager who explains what it is they do and the event that is scheduled for June 1 to showcase these talented high school students.  Tickets are here!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.

Home Base Iowa - Win, Win, Win

Iowa has a low unemployment number while other states are much higher. Match that fact with, due to military draw-downs, a large number of well trained individuals are coming home from active military duty. Home Base Iowa is a win, win, win for business, returning veterans and the communities that take part.  Meet Kathy Anderson the point person for the program launched by Gov. Terry Branstad with help from many which is having a major impact on Iowa.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 Power of American Cities with Bruce Katz

The book is called The Metropolitan Revolution - How Cities and Metros are Fixing our Broken Politics and Fragile Economy and the co-author, Bruce Katz, visited Des Moines to offer his insight on the link between Des Moines and Detroit, mobility, economic growth, what we've got right and what needs work.  Here is a long-form interview that may surprise and inspire you to think differently or appreciate what we have today to build for tomorrow. 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.

The Health of Iowa Banks

The most recent "report card" on the banks in Iowa says things here are pretty healthy and they are ready to loan money again. We asked the President/CEO of the Iowa Bankers Association, John Sorensen to drop by the studio and talk a bit about banking.  We think you'll find this interesting and valuable. 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.

Let's Seal the Deal on your Business Dreams

So you want to buy or own a business. Doesn't matter if it is a start-up or an existing business. Here are some things you need to think about. Meet Sam Kreamer our resident business legal "go to guy" when it comes to business.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.

Jobs, Business, Logging and more from Southern Illinois

While in Memphis for the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association meeting (NTPDA) we caught up with Tom Winkleblack from Schaefer Enterprises and talked about jobs, logging, job training, and more.  An insightful look at business in Rural America.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.

Taking the Country to Town

It's happening in Franklin County, Iowa on the 15th of January.  Our friend Larry Sailer has spent a year organizing an event that puts country folks into town and helps each better understand the other.  The key-note speaker is yet another friend of ours and of agriculture Celeste Settrini from Salinas, California who describes herself as a "cattle baroness, self proclaimed fashionista who promotes all things agriculture.  We spent some time talking about the event and why they feel every chamber, even those in the Metro, should have an "Ag Committee".  Our 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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

The Business of Water and Water Quality with Bill Stowe

Water...many of us take it for granted...Bill Stowe the CEO of the Des Moines Water Works knows that it's also a business. We sat down with him to talk about water quality issues, the cost of scrubbing for nitrates and the recent decision by his board to seek legal remedies against those, they say, are responsible for the rising cost of clean water. 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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Legislation and the Association of Business and Industry - Iowa

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry is this state's oldest professional business organization. We wanted to learn more about that and this business groups set of legislative priorities as we move into the legislative season. In addition, ABI will be doing a special event on the evening of January 8th at Lincoln Savings Bank where you are invited to attend. Here is Nathaniel Tagtow from Lincoln Savings Bank and Mike Ralston the president of ABI to chat about their business efforts and this event. 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.