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. […]
The Concept Works congratulates Senator Chuck Grassley on his landslide victory tonight to capture his sixth term. The Concept Works has provided public and media relations services to Grassley’s campaign in this general election. Woolson noted that it’s no surprise Grassley bucked an anti-incumbent trend that swept the nation. “Chuck Grassley was voted the hardest-working […]
CHESTERFIELD, Mo. – A combination of factors punctuated by the prolonged economic downturn has led Dean’s Clothiers to announce a quitting business sale that begins for the public on Nov. 4, owner Dean Goldenstein said today. Goldenstein, who founded the men’s wear store 15 years ago, noted that the long-running trend toward casual attire, increased […]
JOHNSTON, Iowa – Paws & Effect, a new-to-Iowa, non-profit organization that raises, trains and places high-quality, well-socialized service dogs, will be the focus on stories on WHO-TV and KDSM-TV newscasts tonight. A New York video crew has been in central Iowa since Thursday to film public service announcements to raise awareness about Paws & Effect. […]
ANKENY, Iowa – Accu-mold broke ground today on a $5 million, 40,000-square-foot expansion that will increase the high-tech plastic parts manufacturer’s workforce by 43 employees. “Our focus has never been on creating just one or two quarters of growth. Our mission has always been about being an innovation leader on a path of sustainable, long-term […]
