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Iowa Rivers Revival - The Economic Impact

There are over 70,000 miles of waterways in the State of Iowa and the Iowa rivers Revival sees millions of dollars worth of economic development if only... Our guest is Molly Hanson the Executive Director of the non-profit that encourages citizens, lawmakers and businesses to take a good look at how rivers can once again become a focal point for so many Iowa communities. 
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.

Community Service from the Des Moines Police Department

We often see the words "Serve and Protect" on the sides of police vehicles and in this segment we learn from Sgt. Lori Neely about that service part of the Des Moines Police Department. This summer a group of officers looked at some arrest records and what they saw stunned them and put into action something called Fuel Up First. Here is the story with Sgt. Neely: 
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.

Care Giving and Dementia Training - Arbor Springs

It is said that the number of dementia cases will increase rapidly over the next 20 years. Caregivers and family members are often found wondering how to deal with the issue of dementia and the care necessary. Coming up later this month Arbor Springs will conduct a free Dementia Caregivers Conference. Here Sarah Stanisz shares details about dementia and offers some insight into the program.
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.

Jazz, Jewels & Jeans with Carol

The Oakridge Neighborhood is a special place that offers all kinds of programming for its residents. It's a place that has opened its doors to many immigrants who came with nothing but now are given a chance to become citizens. The upcoming fund raiser is called Jazz, Jewels and Jeans and Carol Bodensteiner came by to share the Oakridge story. 
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.

Flying Mango - Restaurant of the Week!

Each week we feature a locally owned restaurant and invite the owner to our studios to learn more about the business. Meet Mike Wedeking from the Flying Mango of Des Moines. As you'll hear Mike sort of "backed into" this business and he's got a unique outlook on food and service and...music.  Who knew?
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 with Eat, Play, Love Des Moines - Stuff to DO!

Each Friday afternoon Sheryl Tessier from Eat, Play, Love Des Moines shares her top picks of "Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro" over the weekend and into next week.  Enjoy!
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.

The Business of InfoMax - A Family Company

You see their service and sales vehicles all across the Des Moines Metro and we wanted to know more about what InfoMax Office Systems...does. Our guests are Greg Bailey and Lowell Vine and we talk about this family business that has grown with technology and assists hundreds of Iowa companies with not only office copy machines but also Internet Technology which allows companies to focus on their primary business of doing business...
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.

Rural Economic Development - An Iowa Report Card

Our guest is Bill Menner who has just a few months left in his appointment as the Director of Rural Development for Iowa from the United States Department of Agriculture. Here we talk about the impact USDA has on everything from housing to hospitals and the billions of dollars that has gone to bolster Rural Iowa. We think you'll find this fascinating. 
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.

Employee Engagement & Rural Economic Development

Our goal was to discuss rural economic development until we hit on employees and employee engagement in the workplace. Our guest is Frank Spillers of Global Horizons a company devoted to building civility and assisting rural communities in development options. We think you'll find the conversation interesting and worth your time.
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.

The ACLU Iowa Legislative Report Card

When we received the press release that the American Civil Liberties Union - Iowa Chapter had released a "Legislative Report Card" we wanted to learn more.  Our guest is Cristina Kineslla who was kind enough to come in and talk about what are civil liberties and how citizens can use the report card to engage their Iowa Legislators. Here is that discussion: 
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.