Overheard in the News

"A major source of the financial pressure for hospitals is the underpayment by Medicare and Medicaid. It's well-documented that neither of those programs cover the cost of caring for their beneficiaries."

Chris Mitchell, president and CEO of the Iowa Hospital Association, on the financial strain placed on the state's hospitals by public health insurers

"When a hospital is being sold to a larger hospital, they are being sold because there are certain redundancies that they cannot manage, and they are going to the brink of bankruptcy."

Sukrit Pal, assistant professor of supply chain management in the Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University, on the financial challenges faced by hospitals

"I'm not going to vote for a roundabout for a lot of reasons."

Sioux City Mayor Bob Scott, on his opposition to putting a new roundabout intersection in Morningside

"You came to this district at a time of turmoil, a time of discontent and you were a healer."

Sioux City School Board Member Dan Greenwell, thanking outgoing Superintendent Rod Earleywine for his services to the district

"This is a gut punch to us and would put many colleges in deep trouble."

Manoj Patil, president of Little Priest Tribal College in Winnebago, Neb., on the potential impact of Trump administration funding cuts to tribal colleges

"I believe coal fired plants are second only to nuclear plants."

Ken Bauer, mayor of Correctionville, Iowa, in a statement of support for nuclear energy in Woodbury County

"Our team doesn't have a home right now."

Jason Reynoldson, Morningside University's assistant vice president of facilities, on plans to build a new baseball stadium for the team

"I will remain at the Chamber. I'm taking the balance of this week as paid time off so that I can go and campaign. At least until the primary election of next year, I look to remain in this role."

Siouxland Chamber of Commerce President and Iowa Fourth District Congressional candidate Chris McGowan, on his role at the Chamber while he runs for office

"Rocky spent a life dedicated to serving his neighbors in Northwest Iowa as a member of the Woodbury County Sheriff's Office before representing his constituents on the board of supervisors and, eventually, the Iowa State Senate. In just three years, Rocky made a profound impact in the state legislature, all while heroically battling cancer."

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, in a statement on the death of State Sen. Rocky De Witt