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3 hours ago
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Man allegedly called in bomb threat after waiting too long, Clive PD says
CLIVE, Iowa — The Clive Police Department says a bomb threat that was made at a MercyOne facility on Thursday was made by a man who was frustrated with the wait time. According to a Clive Police Department release, just before noon, a bomb threat was called into the MercyOne Family Medicine facility in the 1600 block of NW 114th Street. Authorities say the building was evacuated and then inspected by an explosive detection K-9. No devices were found, and the threat was deemed not credible, according to Clive PD. Iowa's Jewish community on high alert after recent hate crimes across the country Detectives traced the phone number used back to 59-year-old Kevin Sanders from West Des Moines, Iowa. Authorities say Sanders was located at his residence and later, during the interview, made admissions to the call. Sanders claimed he was frustrated with the length of time he had to wait on hold, and after asking what was taking so long, Sanders referenced a bomb in the building and then hung up, according to Clive PD. Sanders was arrested and taken to the Clive Police Department, where he was charged with harassment, a simple misdemeanor. 'While this comment may have been made out of frustration, it does not relieve Mr. Sanders from the repercussions that have accompanied it. This call resulted in the evacuation of a medical facility, disruption of services to those in need of medical care, and wasted resources of the Clive Police and Fire Department, as well as the Johnston Police Department,' stated Clive PD Chief Mark Rehberg. Sanders was processed and released with a court date. 'A harassment charge may only be a simple misdemeanor, but this should serve as an example that we will investigate these crimes and hold those who commit them accountable,' said Chief Rehberg. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Newton nonprofit holds fundraiser to install safe haven baby box
NEWTON, Iowa — A nonprofit in Newton is halfway to its fundraising goal for a safe haven baby box to be installed at the community's hospital. The plan was first presented in 2024 when Jasper County Attorney General Scott Nicholson brought the idea to the Open Arms Foundation of Jasper County, a nonprofit that provides support for children facing crisis or are in the foster care system. Open Arms was founded last year and provides backpacks with necessary supplies and comfort items to children who were removed from their biological families. So far, the nonprofit has helped 200 children and families, according to founder and director Nick Pietrack. At the beginning of 2025, Open Arms started fundraising for a baby box in Newton. Their goal is $30,000. Pietrack says the box is estimated to cost $20,000, plus $500 in annual fees for maintenance, training, certification, and other expenses. His goal is to raise enough that the cost is covered for many years. Sen. Joni Ernst responds to backlash from her sarcastic comments on Medicaid Around $15,000 has been raised so far, but the organization plans on fundraising for the rest of the year. Pietrack said the baby box will be installed in Newton even if the fundraising goal isn't met, but he commends the community's ability to come together in support of this cause. 'I've seen a tremendous ability in Jasper County for us to gather our community for positive things. So, it's very heartwarming and wonderful to see the support and we're excited about it,' he said. The baby box will be located at the MercyOne Newton Medical Center. Pietrack said the current plan is to have the box located outside the emergency room and near the ambulance bays, however the hospital will be remodeling soon, so the exact location in the hospital is subject to change. 'We want to be proactive, not reactive. So, the reason for some of the baby boxes being installed in other communities are reactive towards horrible incidences that have happened, tragic deaths of infant children,' he said. Newton is now the fourth Iowa community to start the process of installing a baby box. The Iowa Safe Haven Act went into effect in 2002, and it provides parents in crisis an option to safely surrender an infant up to 90-days-old. The law was expanded in 2023, allowing communities to implement their own safe haven baby boxes. Since then, baby boxes were installed at the Fort Dodge Fire Department and the MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines. The Norwalk Fire Department announced last year that they are in the process of installing a baby box as a result of a baby's death in 2023. The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services announced on Monday that a baby girl was recently surrendered safely through the Safe Haven Law. She is the third infant to be surrendered this year and the 77th since the law was put into effect, according to the department's press release. Iowa News: Iowa veteran passes halfway point on Appalachian Trail Newton nonprofit holds fundraiser to install safe haven baby box Storms move in, along with cooler air Miguel Angel Jimenez wins playoff in Iowa for 3rd PGA Tour Champions victory of the year Forecast: Smoke exits, storms move in Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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7 days ago
- Health
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Doctor's license is suspended over allegations of sexual misconduct with patient
(Photo courtesy of the Iowa Board of Medicine) The Iowa Board of Medicine has suspended the license of a Centerville physician accused of sexual misconduct involving a patient. According to the board, Dr. Joshwa Tromblee 'exchanged inappropriate messages' with a female patient he first saw at MercyOne's Centerville Medical Center on Sept. 24, 2021. Tromblee was a family-medicine physician at that time. Tromblee saw the patient again on Aug. 8, 2022, and April 3, 2023. The patient subsequently sent Tromblee a Facebook friend request, after which the two exchanged messages on Facebook and Snapchat. The exchanges included 'sexually inappropriate messages and sexually explicit pictures,' the board alleges. Tromblee also sent the patient money on one occasion, according to the board. At some point, MercyOne reviewed Tromblee's social media exchanges with the patient and determined he had violated the standard of conduct and crossed a line by engaging in an inappropriate patient-physician relationship. He was placed on paid administrative leave on April 12, 2023, and was fired nine days later, according to the board. Twenty-three months later – one week after Tromblee's license expired — the Board of Medicine charged Tromblee with sexual misconduct and, at the same time, agreed to a settlement to resolve the case. The settlement entails an indefinite suspension of Tromblee's license. He is required to schedule a multidisciplinary fitness-for-duty assessment within 30 days, and to comply with any and all recommendations stemming from the evaluation. He also is required to complete a course on professional ethics. Once reinstated, his license will be placed on probation for three years.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
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UnityPoint Health intending to acquire MercyOne Siouxland
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — UnityPoint Health has announced that it will be acquiring MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center and its facilities. In an email from UnityPoint Health, they said that they and MercyOne Siouxland have signed a letter of intent for UnityPoint to acquire MercyOne Siouxland and its facilities. Facilities that will be acquired include the hospital, physician practices, and home care services. UnityPoint Health said that this decision was made so that they can be committed to the community and enhance Siouxland's access to high-quality healthcare. 'As the healthcare landscape evolves across the Siouxland region and even nationally, we continually evaluate opportunities to strengthen local healthcare in the communities we serve,' said Scott Kizer, President and Chief Executive Officer of UnityPoint Health. 'As an integrated, not-for-profit health system, UnityPoint Health is deeply invested in preserving access to care throughout all our communities; recruiting, retaining, and developing the best possible healthcare workforce; and providing an exceptional experience to all our patients. We believe that local, community-led, not-for-profit healthcare is best for our Sioux City community, and that this acquisition will help support that mission.' Story continues below Top Story: Potential SNAP cuts could impact food banks in Siouxland Lights & Sirens: 1 dead after truck crashes into backhoe near Norfolk Sports: Local Iowa high school girls playoff soccer highlights and scores (5-28-25) Weather: Get the latest weather forecast here MercyOne said that they share a goal of doing what is best for Siouxland. 'UnityPoint and MercyOne have a shared goal to do what's best for the Sioux City community. We strongly believe the best way to maintain access to care in Sioux City, to become sustainable long-term, and to ensure a smooth transition for patients and employees is for UnityPoint Health to acquire MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center,' said Bob Ritz, Chief Executive Officer, MercyOne. 'This decision supports our commitment to being a compassionate and healing presence in our communities.' The release states that the acquisition is expected to be completed this summer. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
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MercyOne releases statement about split with Medical Center Anesthesiologists
DES MOINES, Iowa — On Tuesday, MercyOne released a statement about its split with Medical Center Anesthesiologists. Last week it was announced that MercyOne was parting ways with long-time anesthesia partner, Medical Center Anesthesiologists (MCA). According to an email sent to MercyOne staff obtained by WHO 13, the split stemmed from MercyOne's transition to TogetherCare/ Epic Go Live, an electronic medical record system. MCA President-Elect Dr. Vincent Brinker told WHO 13 that the MCA knew about the transition to Epic but identified issues with the system. Dr. Brinker said the MCA provided temporary solutions to the issues, but MercyOne disagreed with those solutions, and ultimately decided to part ways. Exile Brewing Company wins gold at world beer competition Now, MercyOne is releasing a statement addressing the issue. It reads: Based on recent social media and news coverage, we recognize the need to share the broader situation of the MercyOne and MCA relationship to provide more accurate context for our community. MercyOne has a long history of providing exceptional health care and we are committed to continue providing that level of care and experience to our patients. In March, Medical Center Anesthesiologists (MCA) contacted MercyOne providing 180-day termination of their contract. To keep our partnership in place, MCA required MercyOne to provide more than double our financial support, forcing us to prudently request proposals from other organizations. Additionally, MCA was unwilling to chart patient status information during surgery using downtime procedures until MercyOne transitions to new technology for approximately six weeks. Ultimately, the decisions from MCA have led MercyOne to seek a new partnership with Vituity, a physician-owned entity. 'Vituity's mission is to improve lives. We work closely with local partners to ensure continuity of care, expand access, and create positive, lasting impact in the communities we serve,' says Vituity CEO Imamu Tomlinson, MD. 'At the heart of our culture is a deep commitment to empowering clinicians — so they can provide the best possible care and find purpose and fulfillment in the work they do every day.' The goal for MercyOne during this transition is to keep MCA providers in the new model to provide the same excellent service to our patients, our colleagues, and our community. Surgical clinical quality at MercyOne Des Moines is outstanding and achieves best in class results. Vituity is committed to continuing this tradition of clinical excellence. MercyOne After May 31, the MCA will no longer provide services to MercyOne Des Moines hospital downtown and Mercy Medical Center-West Lakes in West Des Moines. Metro News: Juvenile assaulted at Walnut Creek Campus in West Des Moines MercyOne releases statement about split with Medical Center Anesthesiologists Exile Brewing Company wins gold at world beer competition Some metro trails closed because of flash flooding Des Moines churches can act as emergency homeless shelters following council approval Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
