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He's back with his picks of Stuff to DO in the Metro! It's Jeff Pitts our lifestyle contributor from Cityview. Here he talks about Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, The Naked Magicians, The Relay for Life, the Baseball Hall of Fame and what to expect there. Next week it's Music in the Park in Windsor Heights with the Bob Door Blue Band, Valley Junction turns 30 and Cityview celebrates a birthday during Johnston Green Days! Listen in and then...GO! 

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Five weeks ago we introduced you to Jonathan Narcisse and IowaStock 2017. We thought it was time to catch up on the progress of the four day music and arts fair scheduled over the Labor Day weekend. Three words, "He's been busy." Here Jonathan talks about the over 200 musical acts, the importance of this being "All Iowa" and more... Oh, if you want to check out the videos he's been shooting here is the link to IowaStock Entertainment. 

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

 

In a wide ranging discussion with Lauren Burt the Worldwide Communications Manager for Kemin Industries we spend time discussing what Kemin does, where they do their work and have a little fun with Winefest 2017. Learn more about the global reach this Des Moines based, family owned, company has. 

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

 

When we heard about the work J.J. Kapur is doing to educate others about his minority faith of Sikhism we had to invite him to the studio for a conversation. However, not only is J.J. an incoming senior at Valley High School in West Des Moines he is an accomplished public speaker winning national competitions at Harvard and Emory University. Here we talk about his faith, the Sikh Temples in the Metro (West Des Moines and Johnston), his turban, and what is important for the future. You should know that this is the Insight Extra Edition because we continue the conversation after our air-time expired. We think you'll learn something here.

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

 

Meet Aaron and Chris from The Iowa Hemp Association who informed us this is National Hemp Awareness Week. So, what is hemp? Why can't we grow hemp in Iowa? What can be made from hemp? How could hemp impact the agricultural community in Iowa and elsewhere? We asked and they answered. Click in and have a listen to some interesting economic news. 

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Two years ago the Iowa Federation of Labor AFL/CIO put together the Working Families Summit and it was a huge success. They, and many more sponsors, are back for the 2017 Edition which will be held in Ames, Iowa on 10 June starting at 9am. Here is more information about the event. In this conversation with Charlie Wishman we talk about why this gathering is happening, what it hopes to accomplish and more. To fast forward and register (it's FREE) just click this link. Thanks for listening!

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

We were pressed for time however Laura Kinnard our social media and networking corespondent took it in stride and shared several events you need to know about...if you are into networking for business. To see all the events head to DMBizMixer because we've gotta mix business with a little fun!

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour. 

Our legal contributor Sam Kreamer is in talking about raising capital for a business. What five things should you know and how might that impact how you raise money. Citing decades of experience with the Kreamer Law Firm this is something you need to pay attention to...and take notes. 

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour. 

We're often confronted by young people who may have no idea who they are and what they wish to become. Then there is the exact opposite. Meet McKenna Haase who not only goes to Drake University but also races sprint cars...professionally. We talk about her TWO businesses, how she got started and where she wants to go. And, while you're listening remember she is twenty years old...stunning!

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.   

Over the past week we've had several national business news stories about housing. From the size of of housing (they are getting smaller) to first time home-buyers, the speed of housing sales, interest rates and housing inventory here in the Metro. Lance Hanson, from Re/Max Real Estate Concepts is our "go-to" real estate expert so we asked him to weigh in on the conversation: 

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.