Iowa City hospital dispute stalls Stead Family project
Cedar Rapids contractor Modern Piping Inc claims the University of Iowa owes more than $8 million for work on the Stead Family Children's Hospital. The $360 million project faced hundreds of design changes and cost overruns, delaying opening by months as officials prioritized patient care.
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Hospital Opening Delayed to 2017 by Construction Issues
UI announces the December 2016 opening of the Children's Hospital will be postponed to January or February 2017 due to construction delays.
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Construction Continues on Punchlist Items Feb 17 2017
Contractors report ongoing construction work on February 17 2017 focusing on punchlist tasks. Workers rehang doors and repair scratches to finishes while project nears completion.
Branstad Signs Broad Public Employee Bargaining Bill
Governor Terry Branstad signed House File 291 ten days after sweeping changes to Iowa’s collective bargaining law. The 68 page measure passed the House 53 to 47 with six Republicans joining Democrats, and most provisions took effect upon his signature. Unions representing public employees vow to challenge the action in court.
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2016 Flood Revenue Toll Hits Cedar Rapids Businesses
The 2016 flood caused a total private sector loss of 25.7 million in Cedar Rapids, revealing broader impacts beyond public costs. The report notes lost sales from closures and costs for salaries flood protection equipment and inventory, per Jasmine Almoayed Cedar Rapids economic development manager.
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