El Nino Brings Record Warm February Across Eastern Iowa
February temperatures across eastern Iowa reached record highs with Cedar Rapids posting a 31.1 degree average, surpassing the 30.8 degree mark set in 1931 32. The milder winter also ranked top ten for the Midwest with Burlington and Dubuque among the warmest in recent memory. Minnesota Wisconsin and Michigan likely matched these trends as February closed the meteorological season.
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the Gazette
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Iowa City Mercy Hospital sale pushes UI costs to nearly 40 million
The University of Iowa's total outlay to acquire Mercy Iowa City approaches 40 million, including 28 million bid, 8.5 million in operating losses covered, and 3.4 million to resolve unpaid contracts. An additional 25 million for immediate facility upgrades is planned after the bankruptcy auction won by UI partners. The hospital showed 30.6 million January losses in court records, while UI says losses differ in final purchase pricing. Denise Jamieson of USHC says Mercy may not profit soon but aims to establish a sustainable system within the university network.
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Wells Fargo closes downtown Cedar Rapids banking operations
Wells Fargo will end banking services at its downtown Cedar Rapids branch at 150 First Ave. NE 11 a.m. Wednesday while the Advisors office on the second floor stays open. Other Cedar Rapids branches remain open and employees will transfer to nearby locations. The building’s future options are under consideration as downtown vacancies rise.
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