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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…
Urban Acres Real Estate surprise drivers with $5,000 in free gas
Urban Acres Real Estate gave out $5,000 in free gas at the pump July 1…
Marion City Council approves support for tax credit application for former historic church
UPDATE: At a special session June 30, the Marion City Council approved an initial financial…
Site work under way for NewBo Lofts housing project
Construction is under way on the NewBo Lofts housing development in southeast Cedar Rapids –…
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital installs The C.A.R.E. Channel
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital has installed The C.A.R.E. Channel on TVs in patient…
Downtown Block Party draws 30,000 attendees to Iowa City
The 5th Annual Downtown Block Party held June 25 in Iowa City drew an estimated…
Cedar Rapids council moves several development projects ahead
Two major projects wrapped up the Cedar Rapids City Council’s discussion Tuesday, June 28 of…
Ribbon-cutting Friday to celebrate CeMar Trail bridge over Marion Boulevard
Marion Chamber of Commerce ambassadors and community leaders will come together Friday, July 1, at…
Green jobs in Iowa have promising future, report finds
A new report finds that Iowa’s green jobs economy is strong and poised for huge…
Rep. Miller-Meeks ‘remains hopeful’ on documented Dreamer bill
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, flanked on both sides by North Liberty business owners, addressed workforce and…
Robins Landing construction set to begin soon
More than a year in the making, construction of the expansive Robins Landing mixed-use development…
ProCircular CEO Aaron Warner named 2022 TLC Entrepreneur of the Year
A lot of people claim to love their jobs, especially when they’re being interviewed by…
Former Transamerica site sold in auction
The former Transamerica site in northeast Cedar Rapids has been sold, following a three-day online…
St. Luke’s Hospital offering robotic-assisted option for lung biopsy
UnityPoint Health–St. Luke’s Hospital is offering patients a new, minimally invasive option for lung biopsies…
Wealth Enhancement Group acquires Hawkins Wealth Management
Greater Minneapolis-based Wealth Enhancement Group is acquiring Hawkins Wealth Management in North Liberty. Led by…
King’s Ready-Mix strike resolved
UPDATED: The strike against Cedar Rapids concrete supplier King’s Ready-Mix has been resolved, according to…
