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Orchard Place with Anne Starr

From very simple beginnings in 1886 to a major player in the care and treatment of young people with mental health issues Orchard Place has a special place in our lives and the lives of thousands. Anne Starr the CEO of Orchard Place came by to talk about their work, who they serve and why they are growing so quickly.  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.

Women at the Top Lead to a Healthier Bottom Line

We're joined by Brooke Benschoter and Maureene Berkner Boyt as we discuss the upcoming event, Women at the Top Lead to a Healthier Bottom Line. This is a session that makes the case that strong female leadership is a "do or die" issue for business growth and profitability.  And, this is NOT a seminar just for women.  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.

Stuff to Do in the Metro with Sheryl

Each week Sheryl Tessier from Eat, Play, Love Des Moines comes to our studio to share with you her top picks of "Stuff to Do in the Metro".  We're joined by Michael Tallman for a good time on a Friday afternoon.  Here's that wide ranging 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.

Vaping in the Des Moines Metro

What started out as only a drip has become a waterfall of activity and controversy about the practice of "vaping" or using electronics, flavors and nicotine to take the place of smoking. We invited Cory Halfhill the owner of Central Iowa Vapors to talk about his fast growing business now with four stores in the Des Moines Metro and another opening up in the Twin Cities.  What's the buzz? 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.

Nuns on the Bus in Des Moines

On the Business News Hour we don't do politics unless it's something that revolves around the economy, jobs and business. This interview with Sister Simone Campbell of Nuns on the Bus covers all three areas. The Nuns kicked off a voter registration drive into several states from Des Moines and had with them Vice President Joe Biden.  We asked Sister Simone how that came to be and many other questions. 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 Des Moines Metro Alternative Board

When we were contacted by Roger Stalheim about featuring a segment on the Des Moines Metro Alternative Board we jumped at the chance.  Why? Because so often small businesses don't have the time or the talent to really talk out business problems/issues.  Here Roger shares with you what the Alternative Board is and what they do for...business. 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.

TelePharm with Roby Miller

Each month Mike Colwell shares with us guests that come to the Greater Des Moines Partnership program at the Business Innovation Zone.  This month Roby Miller of TelePharm will share his story and, we have it first.  Listen in as Roby tells us how he is breathing life into Rural America and their drugstores. 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.

Iowa League of Hero's - Over the Edge!

Anytime we can get a visit from The Dark Knight and Spiderman it's special. On this visit the two members of The Iowa League of Hero's are asking for your help to raise money for Special Olympics.  If they raise $2,000 over the next several days they will BOTH go over the edge of the Financial Building Tower downtown Des Moines.  And they have a special treat to offer too. Good stuff: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 in the Metro with Sheryl

Each week Sheryl Tessier from Eat, Play Love Des Moines joins us to share with you her top picks of "Stuff to Do in the Metro" this weekend and beyond.  What?  Nothing to do?  Don't be silly. Here's Michael Tallman, Sheryl and Michael chatting up events and things do to: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.

Insurance Month with Curtis Fett

It's a stunning reality; over half of American's don't own any life insurance.  September is Life Insurance Month and we invited our friend Curtis Fett, an independent financial adviser with Central Financial Group of West Des Moines to share some information about life insurance and more. 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.