On Forbes.com today, Thomas Cooley and Lee Ohanian write, “The backlash against public sector unions being played out in Wisconsin, Virginia and elsewhere was a long time coming. Now that it is here, it will likely remain front and center among the taxpayers who are on the hook for enormous unfunded union pension and retirement […]
In today’s National Journal Hotline: “No presidential campaign amounts to anything without a top-notch staff and a cadre of key activists and volunteers. Candidates are already courting potential aides and supporters in hopes of building those connections, a process that’s a key part of the Invisible Primary. Throughout the campaign, National Journal’s Hotline will keep […]
Steve Brown of Fox News explored the slow start to the 2012 Iowa presidential caucuses. To view the video, which includes an interview with Eric Woolson, who was the Iowa campaign manager of former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee’s winning campaign, click here.
The City of West Des Moines has been given the green light for a sophisticated new traffic management system compared to having a “cop on every corner.” The system is the first of its kind in Iowa. KCCI’s Cynthia Fodor reports in this story.
Staff Writer Adam Belz of the Des Moines Register writes in today’s edition: Makendy Estimphil looks out over a fairway at Glen Oaks Country Club and wrestles with why he is still alive. A year ago today, the then-18-year-old was preparing for a school dance in Leogane, Haiti, when an earthquake shook the tiny Caribbean […]
The Des Moines Register’s Daniel Finney shares an unusual home-for-the-holidays story today about 85-year-old Keith Brooke, who was helped by the Hansen House of Hospitality and West Des Moines attorney Trever Hook. For the full story, read “Des Moines man, 85, is home for holidays after plea agreement“. The Concept Works provides public relations counsel […]
In a guest opinion published by Politico today, MSNBC “Morning Joe” host and former GOP Congressman Joe Scarborough says what many party leaders are thinking but few will say: “Republicans have a problem. The most-talked-about figure in the GOP is a reality show star who cannot be elected. … It’s time for the GOP to […]
DES MOINES – Congratulations to Tyler Dingel, a senior associate with CB Richard Ellis/Hubbell Commercial, on his selection as the 2010 Amy Jennings Young Professional of the Year Award from the Young Professionals Connection (YPC). Tyler joined CB Richard Ellis/Hubbell Commercial in 2006 after graduating from the University of Northern Iowa. He has excelled in […]
Des Moines Register political reporter Tom Beaumont writes, “Sarah Palin would be wise to wage a full-fledged campaign for Iowa’s leadoff nominating caucuses if she runs for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination, strategists for six GOP presidential campaigns said on the eve of her scheduled trip to West Des Moines today.” Eric Woolson, owner of […]
“These days it seems like brands and ad agencies will do anything in order to go viral, including duping their customers through hoaxes and fake viral video campaigns. From hiring actors to fake ‘real’ events to using special effects to create unbelievable stunts, the art of the hoax has become a very popular advertising tactic. […]
