Entries by Eric Woolson

Vander Plaats at Madison County GOP Event: Republican Lawmakers ‘Defending Small Businesses, Working Families’ in Prevailing Wage Fight

February 22, 2009 in /by

  WINTERSET – Average Iowans never expected nor wanted state lawmakers or Gov. Chet Culver to push a union agenda that includes prevailing wage legislation and other efforts to undermine the foundation of Iowa’s right-to-work environment that benefits working families and small businesses, gubernatorial candidate Bob Vander Plaats said Saturday night.   “It’s almost become […]

Parents seek second opinions in death rulings

February 19, 2009 in , /by

One of the most-read stories on the CNN.com website today is a piece by CNN reporter Chris Welch about Roger and Jane Hargens, a central Iowa couple whose son’s 2005 death was initially ruled a suicide despite clear evidence of homicide. The Concept Works provides public relations counsel for the Hargens family.  The story begins: […]

Woolson to be guest on Iowa Public Radio today

February 18, 2009 in , /by

Eric Woolson of The Concept Works will be a guest on the Iowa Public Radio program “Talk at Twelve” at noon today.   Moderator Greg Shanley will host a conversation between Woolson and New Hampshire political analyst Arnie Arenson. Woolson, a GOP strategist, and Arenson will provide counterpoints on a range of current national political […]

Vander Plaats Announces 2010 Gubernatorial Candidate Committee; Tymeson to Serve as Chair, Dick Johnson as Co-Chair

January 26, 2009 in /by

DES MOINES – Saying Iowa needs a chief executive with fiscal discipline, vision and “the courage to lead real change,” Bob Vander Plaats, the 2006 Republican nominee for lieutenant governor, today formed a candidate’s committee for a potential 2010 gubernatorial bid.   Appearing on the Jan Mickelson program on WHO Radio this morning, Vander Plaats […]

Vander Plaats retains The Concept Works for 2010 gubernatorial campaign

January 5, 2009 in , /by

Bob Vander Plaats, the 2006 Republican nominee for lieutenant governor, today retained The Concept Works to provide communications services and strategic counsel for his potential 2010 gubernatorial bid.   Vander Plaats and Eric Woolson, owner of The Concept Works, played key roles in former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee’s victory in the 2008 Iowa caucuses, which […]

Safer Surface Playground Dedication, Training Session a Big Success at Gilmore City-Bradgate

November 24, 2008 in /by

GILMORE CITY – Gilmore City-Bradgate faculty and staff received playground supervision training and the community celebrated the installation of a safer playground last week through a partnership between the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, the Iowa Association of School Boards and the school district.   Iowa Senate President Jack Kibbie, an Emmetsburg Democrat, attended the […]

Miller-Meeks Third Quarter Fundraising Tops Loebsack

October 16, 2008 in /by

OTTUMWA – Dr. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, the challenger in Iowa’s Second Congressional District, outraised Rep. David Loebsack in third-quarter contributions.   Elaborating on financial figures released Wednesday, the Miller-Meeks campaign noted that $8,490 of the $136,977 the campaign raised during the quarter that ended September 30 was designated to retire primary campaign debt.  More than 85 […]

Smith: I’ll Support House GOP’s 2009 Plan, Freeze Property Taxes, Preserve Right-to-Work, Create Jobs

October 7, 2008 in /by

  OSCEOLA – House District 95 candidate Doug Smith said he would support the Republican blueprint for the 2009 legislative session, which includes freezing property taxes, repealing a $50-million tax hike on small businesses and creating jobs built around renewable energy.   “It’s important for voters to know what candidates stand for and I want […]

After Months of Delay, Congress Passes Flood Relief; Miller-Meeks Asks, Why Does Loebsack Put Politics Over People?

September 25, 2008 in /by

OTTUMWA — Second Congressional District Republican candidate Mariannette Miller-Meeks commended Congress for finally acting to deliver flood relief to Iowans. The Senate is expected to pass the bill today, and Iowans devastated by June flooding will be able to rest easier knowing they will eventually receive relief.   “While it’s important that Congress finally acted, […]

Miller-Meeks: Palin Choice ‘Refreshing Decision’ That Contrasts Obama’s Play-It-Safe VP Nominee

August 29, 2008 in /by

OTTUMWA – Second Congressional District Republican candidate Mariannette Miller-Meeks issued the following statement today regarding John McCain’s selection of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his vice presidential running mate:   “John McCain’s selection of Sarah Palin is a bold, refreshing decision.  It is in contrast to Barack Obama’s play-it-safe choice of Joe Biden that sharply […]