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FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 2018 | IN THIS ISSUE
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 UnityPoint Health adds Illinois hospital to affiliate network
Leaders from UnityPoint Health and Memorial Hospital, a critical access hospital in Carthage, Illinois, have announced a formal affiliation beginning July 1.
The two organizations "will expand on their commitment to provide high quality, affordable health care at a local level," the West Des Moines-based health system said in a release.
Memorial Hospital, an 18-bed critical access hospital (CAH) delivering acute, ambulatory and emergency care, will be a full affiliate of UnityPoint Health. Also included in the affiliation will be Memorial Medical Clinics, Sherrick Home Health and Hancock County Senior Services.
"We believe this affiliation will assist in providing better patient care coordination across southeast Iowa and west central Illinois," Kevin Vermeer, president and CEO of UnityPoint Health, said in a release. "With the changing direction of health care, it is increasingly important for organizations and systems to collaborate and find innovative ways to continue to provide quality, affordable health care."
UnityPoint Health provides care across Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin in hospitals, clinics and home health settings. With annual revenues of $4.4 billion, the organization has relationships with about 300 physician clinics and 38 hospitals including UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids.
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Mount Mercy announces pair of 'transformational' gifts
Mount Mercy University in Cedar Rapids has unveiled two "transformational" gifts - one that will establish the university's first-ever named college and provide ongoing support to its nursing program, and the other to fund renovations of the Rinderknecht Athletic Center.
A gift from
MMU trustee Ron Herold and his wife Paula will establish the Martin-Herold College of Nursing & Health, provide support for the fall launch of the university's Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program, and create a permanent endowment to support ongoing demands and future growth in nursing and health-related programs.
"The Herolds' gift will enhance the vision for our nursing program beyond our expectations," said Dr. Mary Tarbox, current chair and professor of nursing at Mount Mercy, in a release. "It will provide the community with the quantity and quality of professional nurses needed to meet the growing demands of the health care system - especially in rural Iowa."
In a statement, the Herolds said MMU has been a strong influence in their lives, adding, "We want to turn our success and appreciation into support for the community."
A second gift from John Rinderknecht will help renovate the Rinderknecht Athletic Center, which the university describes as a "vibrant and compelling complement to MMU's newly completed outdoor Robert W. Plaster Athletic Complex."
An MMU trustee since 1988, Mr. Rinderknecht's contribution will
transform an old warehouse on 17th Street NE into a state-of-the-art wellness and athletic performance center that will serve as a training facility for student-athletes, as well as a recreational fitness resource for the university's more than 2,100 students, faculty and staff.
"The Rinderknecht Athletic Center will be a major asset for our growing Mount Mercy athletics program," said Athletic Director Paul Gavin. "Providing a top-notch training and fitness center right next to our new outdoor athletic complex will improve our ability to serve our student-athletes, coaches and the entire campus community."
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Veridian ranks at top of national index in returning earnings
Waterloo-based Veridian Credit Union has claimed the top spot in a new national index for returning earnings to members.
The Return of the Member Report, a quarterly report put out by credit union trade organization Callahan & Associates, placed Veridian first among 6,000 peer credit unions in terms of giving back to members for the first quarter of 2018. The report, which scores credit unions in savings, lending and product usage, also gave Veridian 99 percent in each area.
"As a member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative, there's no greater compliment than to be recognized for the value we provide to our members," Veridian President and CEO Monte Berg said in a statement. "It's never been more important for us to raise awareness of the credit union difference, and this report is a valuable demonstration of the 'people helping people' credit union philosophy."
Veridian estimates that members saved more than $22 million in 2017 by using loan and deposit products at the credit union.
The nonprofit offers a full range of business and consumer financial services and employs more than 800 people throughout 30 branches across Iowa and eastern Nebraska.
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CBJ Report on CBS2/FOX 28: RFS, Pilot Travel, Alli Center
In this week's CBJ Report on CBS2/FOX 28, Editor Adam Moore discusses corn growers' reaction to President Donald Trump's decision to abandon proposed changes to the Renewable Fuel Standard, the opening of a new Pilot Flying J travel center off I-380 and the Alli Center, a new counseling practice in Coralville with a unique business model aimed at preparing the next generation of counselors and psychotherapists. Watch the full report here.
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Think Iowa City documentary explores writing and wrestling
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A new documentary produced by Think Iowa City explores how the town came to be an international hub for both writing and wrestling.
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From April 3-8, 2018, Iowa City hosted the world when more than 25 countries descended upon the community for both the UNESCO Cities of Literature annual meeting and the United World Wrestling (UWW) Freestyle World Cup.
Now Think Iowa City, the city's convention and visitors bureau, has produced a documentary short exploring the week and how Iowa City became an international hub for two very different activities.
The documentary, titled "Cultivation: Writing and Wrestling in Iowa City," features interviews from international participants from both UNESCO and UWW, providing their perspectives as to why Iowa City is a special place for their passion. The film also provides insights from the local writing and wrestling communities about how Iowa City came to be acclaimed for both writing and wrestling, while also exploring their similarities.
"Anyone who loves Iowa City, loves the state of Iowa, enjoys reading and writing, enjoys wrestling and the Iowa Hawkeyes, are going to appreciate this documentary," said Josh Schamberger, president of Think Iowa City, in a release. "You will be proud of this unique community."
The film features interviews with Marvin Bell, Dan Gable, Christopher Merrill, J'Den Cox, Ed Folsom, Tom Brands and Jan Weissmiller, among others.
The documentary was directed and edited by Nathan McNurlen, and shot by Chad Adams and James Drescher, all University of Iowa alumi with Trilix in Des Moines. Bruce Wheaton, Nick Pfeiffer and Mr. Schamberger aided in the production.
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June 11
Coralville Roundtable, by Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce, noon-1 p.m., Backpocket Brewing, 903 Quarry Road, Coralville. Roundtables are social lunches over the noon hour. All are invited to network and keep up-to-date with chamber and community events. Free for members. Call the chamber at (319) 337-9637 if interested and not a member.
Iowa Inventors Group Meeting, by IIG, 7 p.m., Community Savings Bank, 101 Robins Square Court, Robins. Brian Fried, president of Inventor Smart, will share his experiences bringing his inventions to retail. Free. For more information, visit
iowainvestorsgroup.org
June 12
Don't Ask About This!, by Eastern Iowa Human Research Association, 7:30-9 a.m., The Hotel at Kirkwood Center, 7725 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids. This membership meeting will feature Amy Reasoner of Lynch Dallas. Free for members, $15 for non-members. For more information, visit
bit.ly/2kn1oNK.
TechBrew AM, by Technology Association of Iowa and Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, 8-9 a.m., Economic Alliance, 501 First St. SE, Cedar Rapids. TAI President Brian Waller will conduct a casual interview with a local executive as part of this informal networking event. Free. Register at
technologyiowa.org/events.
It's More Than the Money, by Association of Fundraising Professionals Eastern Iowa Chapter, 1 p.m., Hills Bank & Trust, 590 W. Forevergreen Road, North Liberty. Developing successful, long-term relationships in fundraising requires more than just a financial gift. Chuck Swanson, executive director of Hancher Auditorium, will share stories on the facility's design and reopening, and his strategies for the future. Free for members, $25 for non-members. Register at conta.cc/2J1iVpk.
Ribbon Cutting: Iowa Recovery Room, by Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce, 4 p.m., 1509 Mall Drive, Ste. 1, Iowa City. Help welcome Iowa Recovery Room to the Iowa City business community. Free. For more information, visit
bit.ly/2JlSiyS.
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Headlines from CBS2/FOX 28
These news items are provided by CBS2/FOX 28
A Cedar Rapids woman is facing child endangerment charges after she allegedly drove her car into the Cedar River on purpose while her two kids were inside.
Criminal complaints say 35-year-old Alicia Cole
intentionally drove her vehicle
into the river near the Mohawk Boat Ramp on March 11. It was recovered two weeks later. All three people inside the car were exposed to potential hypothermia. One of the children suffered a head contusion while the other suffered abdominal pain. Ms. Cole was charged with two counts of child endangerment causing bodily injury.
Scores of people came out Thursday night to look at designs for the newest city park in Cedar Rapids. The City Services Center hosted an open house for Hughes Park. The eight acres on Wilson Avenue SW is located within established neighborhoods and offers a unique opportunity to have a mature park with a natural design built right into the middle. Neighbors offered input at a previous meeting and finally got the chance to see how suggestions for play areas and bird watching stations will fit into the final design. Some neighbors say they're a little concerned about the 35 mph speed limit on Wilson Avenue and children walking across the street to the park, but otherwise like what they see.
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hese news items are provided by CBS2/FOX 28
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CBS2 Chief Meteorologist Terry Swails' Weather First Forecast
The typical summer-like pattern continues across Eastern Iowa today and into the weekend with warm and muggy conditions and a near-daily risk for afternoon thunderstorms. On Friday, d
ecreasing clouds and mostly sunny skies will boost temperatures into the low to mid 80s. It'll be a muggy afternoon.
A stationary boundary is set up over the area which will be the focus for thunderstorms development this afternoon, mainly after 4 p.m. The storms will be capable of locally heavy rain and lots of lightning. On Saturday, s
howers may linger in the morning before departing in the late morning. Skies will clear in the afternoon, setting the stage for another round of showers and storms. Some of these could be strong. Intensity will depend on how much the atmosphere can destabilize.
Temperatures will climb into the mid to upper 80s and humidity will remain high.
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