Former nurse Berger sues state over assaults at Independence hospital
Berger, one of seven nurses, filed a tort claim alleging gross negligence at Independence Mental Health Institute. She described constant assaults by patients, nonworking radios, and staffing shortages that left staff unprotected. She cites a 2023 incident with a 400-pound patient and recounts multiple injuries and safety failures dating to 2018.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berger
Darin Luneckas
Cedar Rapids
Luneckas
The
Gazette
Lora Smith
Angela Timmerman
Independence Mental Health Institute
Alex Murphy
Health and Human Services Department
Bobby Rehkemper
West Des Moines
Independence Mental Hospital
Robert McFarland
Ely
Lorena Schulte
Anamosa State Penitentiary
McFarland and Schulte
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
Iowa
the Gazette
Olivia Berger
Cedar Rapids seeks redevelopment bids for 15 Time Check parcels
The city invites development proposals for 15 city owned vacant parcels near Time Check Park totaling about 2.12 acres. Proposals should align with the Northwest Neighborhood Area Action Plan and favor residential or commercial projects. A stakeholder group will evaluate bids before council review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wozencraft
City
Northwest Neighborhood
Ann Poe
Poe
New Bohemia
Kingston Village
Time Check
Cedar Rapids
Time Check Park
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cedar Rapids Workers Compensation
Ity
Health Administration
Director of Nursing
Trish
Mehaffey
Thegazette
Wari
Cityofcr.com
Grace.nieland
C.R. Development
City of
Gazette Map