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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 05, 2024

Page

29

Modern Growth under Bob Brown leads Cedar Rapids firm

Bob Brown, 38 2, is CEO of 500 employee Modern a Cedar Rapids company with offices in Des Moines Dubuque Quad Cities and Minnesota. The 85 year old family firm founded by David Brown Sr began as Modern Refrigeration in 1939 later Modern Piping and now Modern diversified. Brown joined in 2014 and became president of the sheet metal division in 2020 as he leads expansion in plumbing piping HVAC refrigeration and service nationwide.

Jake Gearhart Cedar Rapids Iowa Geoff Stellfox the Gazette Edar Rapids Bob Brown Modern Brown Solon David Brown Jr Ken Brown Wartburg College Waverly Colorado Walford Rd Des Moines Dubuque Quad Cities Minnesota

Young adults hit hardest by scams in BBB report findings

BBB study shows 18 to 24 year olds report higher losses than older groups with employment scams at nearly 30 percent and a median loss of 1819 dollars. The report covers data from 2022 to mid 2023 and urges awareness, especially about fake checks.

Iowa BBB Institute For Marketplace Trust International Association of Better Business Bureaus’ Educational Foundation BBB BBB Institute Melissa Lanning Trumpower

Toddler Golf Bag Sparks Iowa Family Business

Tyler Johnson built a toddler size golf bag after his son Charlie fell in love with golf. Charlie’s grandfather crafted tiny clubs, fueling the family brand Charles Golf Co launched last November. Posts went viral and on April 10 the Masters Par 3 family tourney pros ordered bags for toddlers, with Augusta photos of kids golfing with parents.

Tyler Johnson Charlie Doug Johnson Charles Golf Co Johnson Augusta Mason City Charlie Golf Co

Charlie Golf Co Owner Finds Snowballing Masters Buzz

Tyler Johnson, Mason City based founder of Charlie Golf Co, notes a 7500 wait list for tiny golf bags. A UNI golf team alum, he showcases toddler bags amid Masters coverage and Forbes features, with roots in Belle Plaine, Benton County.

Johnson Mason City Belle Plaine Benton County University of Northern Iowa Forbes

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