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Mental Health, Broadlawns and Mentors

There are some people in Des Moines creating a wave of interest in mental health issues and the resurgence of Broadlawns Hospital. In this segment we visited with Connie Wimer and David Chapman about the Broadlawns Advocate Circle and the effort they, and many others, are putting toward a $20 million push for mental health care and treatment.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 Hall of Pride with Jack Lashier

"If you have a great story people will support the effort." Those words could have come from Jack Lashier the Director of the Iowa Hall of Pride. We spent some time talking about what it is, where it came from and where it is going.  It's not all about sports but it is all about...Iowa.  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.

Iowa Films, Fairfield Theater and More with Kristian Day

It's been several months since Kristian Day came by the News Hour. Since then his theater in Fairfield has opened, he's busy shooting television programs and has an eye to more films coming from Iowa.  Here is our wide ranging conversation about his craft: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 Culture Crawl with Jennifer Chittenden

When we heard of some folks talking about a "Culture Crawl" we had to find out more and turned to Jennifer Chittenden from the Des Moines Downtown Chamber for the story. Heads up, this sounds like a great evening.  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.

All Indianola with Mayor Kelly Shaw

Just to the south of Des Moines is the wonderful community of Indianola, which now finds itself as part of the Greater Des Moines Metro. We asked about that and a whole bunch of other questions for our guest Mayor Kelly Shaw.  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 29 August 2014

As she does each week Sheryl Tessier from Eat, Play, Love Des Moines comes into the studio to share with you her top picks of "Stuff to do in the Metro" for this weekend and beyond.  Here's Sheryl and Michael Tallman and Michael Libbie chatting it up about loads of fun 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.

7 Tips Toward Better Communication with Desmund Adams

What is it that stands in the way of moving forward?  Perhaps the inability to communicate effectively. Here Desmund Adams offers up "Seven Tips for Better Communication Results". We think it is spot on.  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.

A Community of Caring Des Moines University with Brianne Sanchez

Giving back to the community is a hallmark of Des Moines University, just up the street from our radio studios. Brianne Sanchez is in charge of community interaction for the medical training facility. Here we talk about why do this "stuff" and what's in it for...everybody.  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.

Electronic Music with Tim Tinkle

This may be outside of Michael's demographic. Tim Tinkle the owner of Xposed is an producer of electronic music festivals.  We invited Tim to come in to talk about his start-up business and what's involved. And, who knew?  He's holding an event this weekend called Bushwak Camping and Music Festival in St. Charles.  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.

Networking in Des Moines with Ben and Ethan

Getting out, meeting new people and sharing ideas.  Sound like a plan?  Ben McDougal and Ethan Davidson come by to talk about 1 Million Cups Des Moines and Start Up Drinks. We've got both ends of the day covered. 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.