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Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Gordmans to close all Eastern Iowa stores


Gordmans to close all Eastern Iowa stores

Gordmans, a chain of Midwestern off-price department stores, will be closing its doors in Coralville, Cedar Rapids and Davenport by the end of May.

Going out of business signs are up at all three Eastern Iowa location and clearance sales are underway as owner Stage Stores appears to be shuttering a number of locations across the country. The company, which also operates Bealls, Goody’s, Palais Royal, Peebles and Stage retail locations, has issued no formal statement, although a Google search indicates dozens of stores announcing closures across the Midwest, including Sioux City and Des Moines here in Iowa.

Coralville store employees said they were notified of the closures last week and planned to shut down operations May 30.

Founded in 1915 and based in Omaha, Nebraska, Gordmans sells apparel and footwear for men, women and children, as well as accessories, home décor, gifts, designer fragrances, fashion jewelry, bedding and bath, accent furniture and toys. 

Gordmans, operated 106 retail stores in 22 states as of March 2017 when it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Stage Stores acquired most of the chain's assets later that year and swiftly closed 48 locations, although the three Eastern Iowa stores were initially spared.

Chain Store Age reported earlier this month that Stage Stores was eying bankruptcy amid a cash crunch that led to late payment of vendors and other issues. It reportedly hired investment bank and financial services firm Peter J Solomon and law firm Kirkland & Ellis to help it refinance its bank debt.

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Head of Communications, NADS


Company Name University of Iowa Company Location
Iowa City, IA, US
Posted Date Posted 2 weeks ago Number of views 34 views

Job

  • 5 applicants
  • Director

Company

  • 10001+ employees
  • Higher Education

Seniority Level

Director

Industry

  • Non-profit Organization Management
  • Higher Education
  • Hospital & Health Care

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Functions

  • Marketing
  • Public Relations
  • Writing/Editing
The National Advanced Driving Simulator research center seeks a Head of Communications that will contribute to the center's research mission by communicating NADS research to targeted audiences and working with NADS leadership to lead campaigns and outreach efforts. The incumbent will be expected to develop strategic communications plans to ensure the creative delivery of web content, social media, story-telling, and communications and outreach products such as factsheets, presentations, and news releases.
The Head of Communications, NADS will initially spend 50%-time supporting the Automated Driving Systems (ADS) for Rural America. This major grant is a 2.5-year demonstration project aiming to collect data on ADS applications for aging, transportation-challenged rural populations. The project will require a highly-coordinated communications effort, both internally with the project team and USDOT, as well as externally with community stakeholders, to ensure the demonstration's success for and with the general public.

Job Duties Include

  • Expand and promote the public's knowledge of NADS research, its partners, and the importance of its research goals.
  • Write stories/articles for use in departmental/collegiate/university publications.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with media, conduct media outreach and respond to inquiries from media in coordination with the University of Iowa Office of Strategic Communications and the College of Engineering.
  • Develop and maintain a social media plan that includes regular and innovative updates to NADS Facebook, Twitter accounts, news feed on webpage, and emerging social media outlets.
  • Engage in open, timely, and efficient communications with sponsors, stakeholders, and partners, including local governments, local elected officials, and stakeholders to grow and maintain support for the ADS for Rural America project.
For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.

About The National Advanced Driving Simulator

The National Advanced Driving Simulator (NADS) is a self-sustained transportation safety research center in the University of Iowa's College of Engineering. Funded by government and industry, NADS utilizes its suite of world-class driving simulators and instrumented on-road vehicles to conduct research studies for the private and public sectors. Our faculty, staff, and students research the connection between drivers, motor vehicles, and road users with the mission to improve safety. Our research evolves with industry trends as well as the needs of our local and global communities, and our professional staff follow this evolution with a sustained mentality of continuous learning and teamwork. We are located on the University of Iowa Oakdale Campus in Coralville, IA. Please visit the NADS website to learn more: https://www.nads-sc.uiowa.edu/. We encourage you to learn more about the College of Engineering through our Iowa Engineer Magazine, which includes an article about NADS' role in driving safety research.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Extensive (typically defined as one or more years) of outreach or marketing experience.
Demonstrated experience developing and writing material for public consumption.
Experience developing and maintaining content for websites and/or social media.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable Qualifications

Master's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with recording and editing videos for digital platforms.
Knowledge of graphic design, publication production, printing requirements and web design/editing.
Working experience or coursework in a STEM-related field.
Possess a valid U.S. driving license and be able to meet the University of Iowa's Fleet Safety requirements.

Application Details

  • In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check and credential check. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
Additional Information
  • Classification Title: Communications Specialist
  • Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
  • Schedule: Full-time

Compensation

  • Pay Level: 4A
Contact Information
  • Organization: College of Engineering
  • Contact Name: Sarah Lobb
  • Contact Email: sarah-lobb@uiowa.edu
SDL2019-256

Seniority Level

Director

Industry

·         Non-profit Organization Management
·         Higher Education
·         Hospital & Health Care

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Functions

·         Marketing
·         Public Relations
·         Writing/Editing