Writing his first article for New Yorker magazine, Max Rubin’s article, “Iowa Caucus’s Catnip King,” begins: Eric Woolson’s office, in West Des Moines, is decorated with images of politicians and cats. The former are photographs of clients past and present (President George W. Bush, Mayor Steve Gaer, County Supervisor Robert Brownell), and the latter are […]
Improving the characteristics of the long day onion is a mission decades in the making for generations of plant breeders, but Juan Carlos Brevis is hopeful that he and his colleagues will eventually shorten — and complete — that journey. Brevis leads the onion breeding team at the Bayer research station in Brooks Ore. His […]
The latest article by Eric Woolson, the ever-curious, always-versatile owner of The Concept Works, is featured in the current issue of Potato Country magazine. Farmers in the Pacific Northwest’s Columbia Basin may be facing challenges from late blight or blackleg in the 2016 growing season. Click on “Experts: Keep Watchful Eye on Late Blight, Blackleg […]
Eric Woolson, owner of The Concept Works and a veteran of six presidential campaigns, appeared today on the Iowa Public Television program “Iowa Press” to discuss the the state’s first-in-the-nation presidential caucuses. Woolson appeared with Brad Anderson, a Des Moines Democratic strategist who was communications director for then-Gov. Chet Culver, served as Iowa state director […]
Politico writer Katie Glueck‘s story about the Ted Cruz presidential campaign effort in Iowa and increasing attacks from rival includes the perspective of Eric Woolson, owner of The Concept Works and a long-time presidential campaign professional. Click here to read “Cruz Flashes Cash as Rivals Attack.”
A story published today by Politico about Senator Rand Paul’s struggling presidential campaign includes comment from Eric Woolson, President and CEO of The Concept Works. Click here to read Daniel Strauss’ “Rand Paul is Flatlining.”
Politco’s Katie Glueck writes today that Texas Senator Ted Cruz’s popularity is rising in Iowa and includes the perspective of Eric Woolson, President and CEO of The Concept Works and a long-time Iowa campaign operative. Click here to read “Cruz Emerges as Iowa Favorite.”
Few things unnerve a bus driver as much as a vehicle illegally passing by as children are getting on or off the bus, transportation professionals says. In fact, children are at a greater risk getting on or off the school bus than while riding it, Eric Woolson writes in this year’s annual issue of the […]
Eric Woolson, owner of the West Des Moines public relations and public affairs firm The Concept Works, appears on statewide television tonight and Sunday as a member of an Iowa Public Television “Iowa Press” discussion of the upcoming first-in-the-nation presidential caucuses. Woolson offers a Republican perspective and is partnered with Jeff Link, a Des Moines […]
LE MARS — Noting that his clothing business has thrived for 25 years in the face of constantly changing consumer demands and new waves of competition, the owner of Claussen’s said today that he is planning a special celebration next week. Terry Claussen, who co-owns the store with his wife Lori, notes that all small […]
