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Tippie study: Bruh, using slang to vibe with consumers doesn’t slap
Brands that use contemporary slang in their marketing to connect with younger consumers usually just embarrass themselves, according to a new study from the Tippie College of Business. The study finds consumers tend to see a brand’s use of slang…
Iowa MBA ranked among nation’s best by Princeton Review
The Iowa MBA at the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business has been ranked…

Plans underway for new venue at The Mill location
Although The Mill at 120 E Burlington St. in Iowa City is set for demolition…

Iowa City entrepreneurs begin national accelerator program
Ten Iowa City entrepreneurs will enter a national idea accelerator program aimed at taking their…

ADM proposes carbon dioxide pipeline to serve Cedar Rapids, Clinton ethanol plants
Archer Daniels Midland unveiled plans Tuesday to partner with Wolf Carbon Solutions to build a…

Iowa launches first statewide program recognizing family-friendly employers
Iowa is the first state to recognize employers with family-friendly policies, such as workplace flexibility…
BerganKDV merges with two payroll service companies
BerganKDV has merged with two human capital management (HCM) service providers: Paystubz based out of…

Woodcraft opening retail store in Iowa City
A new Woodcraft Supply retail store is set to open Jan. 17 at 3 Escort…

Mortgage delinquency rate falls to pre-pandemic levels
Mortgage delinquency rates fell to pre-pandemic levels in October due to labor market improvements and…

LBM Journal names Spahn & Rose Dealer of the Year
LBM Journal, a leading lumber and building-materials industry publication, recently named Spahn & Rose its…

Linn supervisors approve first reading of Coggon Solar rezoning ordinance
At the end of a five-hour meeting that included input from more than 30 public…

Marco’s Game Day opens downtown IC storefront
It only took nine days for Iowa City realtor and entrepreneur Mark Paterno to open…

ITC Midwest commits $10,000 to support tree replanting in Hiawatha
ITC Midwest has awarded $10,000 to support tree replanting in Hiawatha following the August 2020…

New program offers grants for Iowa sports tourism marketing
The Enhance Iowa Board has announced they will begin accepting applications for the new Sports…

Transamerica debuts value-focused retirement plan solution for small employers
Transamerica has announced the availability of a new packaged solution designed for small companies seeking…

Konecranes partners with Pesmel to supply automated warehouse container handling systems
Konecranes, with a location in southwest Cedar Rapids, is partnering with Pesmel to supply automated…
