Meth-Wick completes Woodlands upgrade with therapy pools
The Meth-Wick Community finished a 5 million expansion at The Woodlands adding two warm water therapy pools and a WalaLight interior system. The project included a 5 000 square foot therapy addition, upgraded kitchens, and improved outdoor courtyard with a public open house planned for June 10. The Hall-Perrine Foundation provided 1.5 million in matching funding, leaving 3.5 million to raise. The pools feature HydroWorx units heated to 92 degrees with adjustable floors and underwater monitoring for real time feedback. A 104 year old former swimmer was among the first pool users, underscoring accessibility and health benefits for residents.
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the Gazette
Kathryn Mills
Dorothy Pool
Woodlands At Meth-Wick
Cedar Rapids
Woodlands
Robin Mixdorf
Bryn Cronbaugh
Meth- Wick
Crowbaugh
Cronbaugh
Sue Schmitt
Schmitt
Hall-Perrine Foundation
Mixdorf
the Woodlands
Iowa business leaders optimistic about six month outlook
Iowa corporate leaders in the Iowa Business Council project stronger sales and hiring over the next six months. The council’s second quarter index reached 62, with 90 percent of CEOs expecting steady or higher sales, 85 percent predicting steady or higher hiring, and 40 percent foreseeing steady or increased capital spending through November.
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Iowa
Iowa Business Council
Mike Wells
Iowa Banking Association
Regent University
Iowa resumes egg inspections after bird flu pause
Iowa Department of Agriculture officials said inspections resumed Wednesday after a year long hiatus prompted by bird flu fears. Critics argued the move was premature, citing a 2010 salmonella outbreak linked to Iowa eggs and noting other states had already restarted inspections. Officials described the restart as sensible after migration season and outlined new safety protocols for egg handling including booties gloves or protective suits.
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Towa
Towa Department of Agriculture
Iowa
William Marler
Marler
Seattle
Missouri
Dustin Vande Hoef
Agriculture Department
Vande Hoef
Hospital to Install Two RFID Electric Vehicle Chargers
UnityPoint St Luke's Cedar Rapids will install two Level 2 charging stations behind the west side parking ramp for visitors and the public and on the east side for doctors and staff. RFID cards required, available at administrative offices. Installation starts today, full operation expected after June 10. The Corridor has 15 charging stations, up from eight in 2012, most Level 2 and many free of charge, delivering up to 19.2 kW and about 70 miles per hour.
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Cedar Rapids
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St. Luke’s
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