Communications

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Dubuque - Climate Action Strategic Communications Plans

Published
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Academic year
2023-2024
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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.

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MRWMA Website Development Recommendations

Published
Friday, January 7, 2022
Academic year
2021-2022

Students in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication will provide 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. 

 

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Maquoketa River Watershed Short Film

Published
Thursday, January 6, 2022
Academic year
2021-2022

Department of Cinematic Arts student Andrew Senneff created a short informational film about the Maquoketa River Watershed, with the goal of educating the public about the importance of watershed management. 

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Manning- Strategic Communication for Targeting Prospective Residents

Published
Saturday, February 8, 2020
Academic year
2018-2019
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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. 

Jefferson County, Iowa

Jefferson County Public Health Campaigns for Mental Health

Published
Saturday, February 8, 2020
Academic year
2018-2019

Graduate students in the course Health Communication Campaigns in the College of Public Health created campaigns around the topic of mental health for four distinct population segments in Fairfield and Jefferson County. 

Iowa City, Iowa

Iowa City: Study of Iowa City's Arts Ecosystem and Public Space One

Published
Saturday, February 8, 2020
Academic year
2018-2019
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Students in the Department of Communication Studies conducted interviews and analyzed data to better understand how Iowa City area residents perceive and consume local art, and to learn about awareness of the local arts non-profit Public Space One. 

Columbus Junction

Columbus Junction Sesquicentennial: Strategic Communication Plan

Published
Friday, February 7, 2020
Academic year
2018-2019

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.

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Engage and Promote Keokuk

Published
Friday, December 27, 2019
Academic year
2019-2020
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Students from the School of Journalism & Mass Communication created a strategic communication plan for increasing community pride and volunteerism in Keokuk.

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Main Street Mason City Strategic Communications Campaign

Published
Thursday, January 11, 2018
Academic year
2017-2018
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Journalism & Mass Communication students developed a strategic communications campaign for Main Street Mason City, a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization with a mission to “enhance, promote and preserve downtown Mason City as a diverse business, cultural and residential destination, for the benefit of the entire community.”

 

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ECIA Communications Plan

Published
Monday, February 6, 2017
Academic year
2016-2017

Students from the School of Journalism & Mass Communication created a strategic communications plan for East Central Intergovernmental Association (ECIA) that established internal standards for communicating to members and residents in their region. 

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Mason City Public Transit Ridership Campaign

Published
Monday, February 6, 2017
Academic year
2016-2017
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Students from the School of Journalism & Mass Communication developed a strategic marketing and communications campaign to attract new riders for the Mason City’s public transit system, using creative outreach materials and various communications platforms to reach target audiences.

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Mason City Civic Engagement Campaign

Published
Monday, February 6, 2017
Academic year
2016-2017
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Students from the School of Journalism & Mass Communication created a strategic marketing and communications campaign to encourage civic engagement among Mason City residents and to recruit volunteers to serve on local government boards.