Eric Woolson, president and CEO of The Concept Works, is a finalist for the Western Publishing Association’s 2015 MAGGIE Award for Best News Story/Trade for his article “To Mandate or Not?” that appeared in the May 2014 issue of School Transportation News. The story is about Minnesota’s decision to become the latest state to require […]
The February issue of Onion World magazine features Eric Woolson’s latest article, which tells the great American success story of Delbert Bland and his family. It begins, “Some might chalk up the extraordinary growth of Bland Farms to simply being in the right place at the right time, but they’d be selling short the skills, […]
DES MOINES — At least four potential and likely presidential candidates have confirmed their participation in the Network of Iowa Christian Home Educators’ eighth annual “Homeschool Day at the Capitol” on Thursday, April 9. “We’ve invited a number of Christian conservatives to hear from Iowa’s home educators about issues that concern us and share their […]
Eric Woolson’s latest article in School Transportation News magazine is all about location intelligence. Appearing in the January issue of STN, the story begins, “When Peter Crossan thinks about what location intelligence can do, he thinks about a long line of double-parked buses disappearing from a crowded street outside any one of the Boston Public […]
Des Moines Register columnist Daniel Finney tells the story of an alliance between the Des Moines Public Schools’ fashion design and merchandise class and the Des Moines Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to “upcycle” donated clothing. The class, St. Vincent de Paul’s retail staff and Rachel Link, an account manager with […]
DES MOINES — WHO-TV reporter Reed Chandler filed a Christmas Eve story about the Puppy Jake Foundation, starting, “A new puppy might just be the perfect Christmas gift for many, but it’s an even greater gift for those who have served our country, one local group says.” Chandler’s story, which can be seen in its […]
Eric Woolson, owner of The Concept Works, has written his first article for a Canadian publication with his article “The Drive to Lead Others” featured in the current issue of the Ontario School Bus Association’s annual magazine. The story notes that the description of leadership and its traits varies greatly because there’s no one-size-fits-all approach […]
URBANDALE – The Learning Post, an educational products retailer that has been described as a “candy store for teachers,” has been sold to a former Kum & Go executive, owner Monti Miller said today. The sale to Kym Howe of West Des Moines was completed Friday. “The Learning Post was the dream and creation of […]
WEST DES MOINES — Kelly Sharp, owner of the Heart of Iowa Market Place in historic Valley Junction, appeared on WOI-TV’s morning newscast today with anchor Sabrina Ahmed to talk about Christmas gift ideas. The Heart of Iowa Market Place, located at 211 Fifth St., West Des Moines, is an iconic local store that specializes […]
GARNER – State Rep.-elect Terry Baxter has been appointed to the Economic Development, Environmental Protection and Judiciary committees and named vice chair of the House Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee in the upcoming session of the Iowa General Assembly. “I couldn’t be happier with these assignments. In fact, I’m thrilled and looking forward to getting to […]
