Eastern Iowa Health Center marks 10 years of care
Cedar Rapids based EIHC marks a decade of serving the community as it copes with ACA and managed care. Mary Lawshea visited her primary care provider for knee arthritis and sleep issues, with Nurse Practitioner Amy Wilson ordering tests and arranging transportation through insurance. Lawshea praises the clinic while Wilson notes ongoing barriers faced by the community.
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Eastern Iowa Health Center
Edar Rapids
Mary Lawshea
Lawshea
Amy Wilson
Cedar Rapids
Wilson
Stephen Mally
Mary Lawshen
GOP pitches tax bill to public as voters mull vast overhaul
The GOP pushed a $1.46 trillion tax bill aimed at middle class relief while critics say benefits skew to the wealthy and corporations. Mnuchin warned some upper income families could pay more due to state and local tax deductions. The plan lowers corporate rates and slashes the estate tax, with long term effects depending on individual choices.
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Treasury
Steven Mnuchin
CNN
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MedQuarter seeks city aid for 450-space parking ramp
Cedar Rapids officials consider a development agreement to subsidize a 450 stall parking ramp for a PCI expansion amid a perception MedQuarter is over parked. The Lakota Group study counted 8,250 off street and 700 on street spaces, slightly exceeding 8,100 need. Local debate weighs costs against attracting a major employer.
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Cedar Rapids
Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa
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Mercy Medical Center
Unity Point-St. Luke’s Hospital
Med- Quarter
City Hall
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PCI Parking Garage Inc
St. Luke’s Hospital
Bruce Nesmith
Coe College
Nesmith
Cedar Rapids plans $9.5 million PCI parking garage
The Physicians' Clinic of Iowa expansion includes a 450-space garage costing 9.5 million dollars. The city would fund 8.27 million through bonds and be repaid via higher property taxes from the project. A 2013 study flagged MedQuarter as over parked.
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Iowa
Cedar Rapids
MedQuarter
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