Welcome to a brand new month and, nope, no April Fools stuff going on here today but...oh the memories of those pranks still make me smile. Want to follow us on Twitter? You can do that @IOB_NewsHour.  Here's what we've got for you today:

The American Jobs Plan...we break it down;

The life events that impact your care insurance costs;

"No Jab - No Job" says an employer and they mean it;

The Satan Shoe went to court;

The Wall Street Report;

An update on the Pfizer vaccine.

Speaking of vaccines today you'll meet Brian Finley the Iowa City, Iowa man who several weeks ago launched @IAVaccineAlerts on Twitter. And now has done the same thing for Minnesota, Nebraska, Illinois and Missouri...all as a volunteer.  He'll share why he did it...how it works and some of the stumbles he's had.  It's a great story and you can hear is by clicking ahead.

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"I just wanted to do something that helped people..." Those are the words of Brian Finley of Iowa City, Iowa the creator of several Twitter streams that advise people where they can go to get their COVID19 vaccine.  He started with @IAVaccineAlerts and now also works with @MNVaccineAlerts, NEVaccineAlerts, MOVaccineAlerts and ILVaccineAlerts. And, it's just him. We talk about his motivation, how it all works the contributions he's received that he has turned over to charity and more. It's a fascinating story.  Meet Brian Finley. 

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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

On the final day of March and the end of the First Quarter we've had a busy news day and here is what we've got for you:

Fired for pre-marital sex;

What to do with your vaccination card;

Student loans, COVID and relief;

Microsoft and a $22 billion deal;

Coca-Cola and Voter Suppression;

The Wall Street Report;

The American Jobs Plan;

The ADP Jobs Report;

Paper products to go up in price?

For the interview it's Rob Perry the director of sales and marketing for Reliable Aftermarket Parts and their wholesale division AIC Aftermarket Parts. Learn about the rapid growth of this Michigan based company over the past five years and what they deem is the "secret sauce" for success. To listen in, just click here.

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For a company that had a very modest beginning, like in the garage of the the owner, Reliable Aftermarket Parts has been booming during the past several years and is now headquartered in an impressive new location in Williamston, Michigan. In addition the company recently launched a wholesale division AIC Replacement Parts. With me to break all of this down is Rob Perry the director of sales and marketing. We'll talk about market segments, the humble beginnings, transportation issues and the obsession with customer service. And, we promised to share the video that gives you a great look at their back-story. Meet Rob....

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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

The next to the last day of March 2021 and thanks for coming by. Hey, if you want to follow us on Twitter we're @IOB_NewsHour so you can keep up with breaking news and the markets all day long.  Here's what we've got for you today:

The boat is afloat but shortages may be coming;

More time to make an IRA or HSA contribution;

The evection ban has some landlords...selling out;

Bitcoin and Burritos;

Game Stop and Amazon;

Virginia to expand rail service...it's a big deal;

The Wall Street Report;

Oh, and...Satan Shoes in the news.

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If you had not yet heard that ship that was blocking the Suez Canal...well, the boat...is afloat.  Welcome to the Monday Edition of the business news headlines. Here is what we've got for you today:

Big news about how effective the vaccine is;

President Biden is asking for mask mandates;

Troubling signs of an increase in COVID19 infections;

A stimulus payment update;

A deadline for Medicare looms this week;

The eviction deadline is extended;

The Wall Street Report;

Do these systems really "eat" resumes?

For the interview you'll meet professional videographer Nika Clark from Tero International. You'll learn more about this former broadcaster who now turns out very directed video work for Tero plus some solid tips for business as you consider using video in your marketing efforts. Click here to meet Nika! 

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She brings over 19 years of broadcasting experience to Tero International. Meet Nika Clark who is in charge of the video work for the firm. Here we talk about her journey from Chicago to the middle of the Midwest and then tick down some valuable video tips that any business should know.  From lighting to talent and more. Meet Nika: 

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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Once again we made it to the weekend kids!  We've not only got some interesting business news stories for you but also Friday is our "Hyper-Local" day when we get to visit with Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine about Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro.  But first:

Get Vaccinated and Get Stuff;

Social Security and the IRS;

Some want tax credits to become permanent;

Sen. Bernie Sanders and Medicare;

The Taxman and Etsy, eBay and more;

Fox News sued for $1.6 billion;

The Wall Street Report;

And, quit working so hard!

Those stories plus our look at Stuff to DO in the greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. Have some fun already and listen in!

Hey, it's FRIDAY and the day when we're joined by Jeff Pitts the managing editor of Cityview Magazine with his list of "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines, Iowa Metro. We've got hockey with both the Iowa Wild and the Des Moines Bucs. A cool egg hunt over at Ewing Park. The libraries in Des Moines are open for business and we talk about how cool they are and what they offer. Trivia next week at Smash Park. Thursday, by the way, is April Fools day which is very close to my wedding anniversary! And stuff gets lit up over at Blank Park Zoo. Listen in and have some fun!

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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

It's a busy business news day but we start off today with a special note from FEMA and while it's not business it may be helpful for those of you listening. Here's what we've got today:

FEMA to help pay for burial costs;

No, that vaccine was meant for...

127 Million Households a big number;

Savings and getting a better bank deal;

Not another toilet paper shortage;

Good news from the unemployment line;

The Wall Street Report;

Getting high in New York State.

For the interview it's Desmund Adams with us from Focus and Find in the closing days of National Women's Month. Here is the question: As women make up the majority of Americans why are they not better represented in board rooms and c-suites?  And, what if we told you that if that happened businesses could drive better profits?  Click here to listen!