Iowa plows to stay out as long as possible amid blizzard
Brisk winds and heavy snow halt travel across Iowa. State agencies urge staying off roads as blizzard warning covers Eastern Iowa from Waterloo to Keokuk. motorists faced 40 below wind chills, blowing snow, and multiple crashes with 355 calls for assistance. Snowfall totals range 1 to 8 inches in eastern counties, with up to a foot possible northeast. Plow removal planned in Johnson County at 6 p.m. Friday while crews resume normal operations Saturday.
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Iowa colleges shift classes online as brutal wind chill looms
The Gazette reports the University of Iowa will move classes online Tuesday due to wind chills possibly reaching 35 below zero. Instructors are advised to cover material and offer flexibility for students unable to attend. UNI evaluates Tuesday plans. ISU notes partial Friday closures but no Tuesday changes.
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Mercy bankruptcy reveals vast debts and legal fees
Mercy in Chapter 11 owes millions to creditors led by Johnson & Johnson and the Iowa Heart Center with many unknown priority claims including state agencies. Court papers show mounting admin costs and fees from McDermott Will & Emery as hearings on sale issues and liquidation plan loom, while trustee objections urge curtailing billing practices and timely resolution.
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