Students in the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication’s Video Production course will partner with the City of Granger and community organizations to create short video profiles highlighting local leaders, artists, and other community members who contribute to Ottumwa’s cultural and civic life.

Students in the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication’s Video Production course will partner with the City of Ottumwa and community organizations to create short video profiles highlighting local leaders, artists, and other community members who contribute to Ottumwa’s cultural and civic life.

Students in a Journalism and Mass Communication course will partner with the City of Granger to develop a crisis communication plan that prepares the City to communicate effectively with residents, businesses, media, and other stakeholders during a crisis.

Undergraduate students in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication partnered with Main Street West Branch to support downtown businesses with strategic communications strategy and campaigns.

Authors: Andrea Arce, Mackenzie Fenwick, Tyler Horn, Anna Jermano, Sydney Libert, Jordan Luebchow, Kiersten Mann, Alexandra Mielke, Natalie Miller, Claire O’Donnell, Ella Ostermann, Sophie Reed, Elizabeth Smith, Josh Studer, Jasmyn Tran, Olivia Vald, Sydney Walters, Camryn Ward, Koby West, Grace Westergaard

Undergraduate students in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication partnered with the City of West Branch to work on a social media plan and corresponding public engagement strategy.

Students in a capstone class in the School of Journalism and Mass Communications worked with Pathfinders RC&D to develop a strategic communication campaign and a vast array of resources to help the organization implement the campaign strategies. 

Students in a capstone photojournalism course in Journalism & Mass Communication spent three days in Dubuque capturing businesses, homes, and activities related to sustainability and everyday people's efforts to reduce emissions. Their photographs are essential components to the Strategics Communications social media assets, and the Telegraph Herald newspaper insert.  

Please note that photos on this project page are compressed for easier viewing. 

Students in a class in Journalism and Mass Communications develop a Telegraph Newspaper insert that serves as a guide for Dubuque citizens to better understand their city's services and opportunities related to sustainability. 

Students in a strategic communications capstone class in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication created plans to help Dubuque meet its "50% by 2030" carbon footprint goal. To accomplish this, Sustainable Dubuque needs to expand public knowledge of the plan, increase awareness of tools and methods for lowering carbon use, and boost participation by various community sectors.

Students in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication worked with the Maquoketa River Watershed Management Authority (MRWMA) with recommendations for website design, layout, and content to achieve MRWMA's short-term and long-term goals. 

Students from the School of Journalism & Mass Communication created strategic communications plan for community leaders in Manning with the goal of attracting new residents to the area. 

Students in the Course Advanced Strategic Communications developed communication strategies and defined key goals for the celebration of Columbus Junction's sesquicentennial.

In 2024, Columbus Junction will commemorate 150 years as a community.  By getting an early start on planning with the students at the University of Iowa, Mallory Smith, Columbus Junction Community Development Director, is hoping to use the sesquicentennial event as an opportunity to celebrate the ever-changing Columbus Junction community and promote city improvement projects.