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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 2004
Page
1
President Bush plans an invitation-only 1 pm forum at Kirkwood Community College to discuss an optimistic national vision and take questions. The event, hosted at the new recreation center, is expected to draw about 3,000 attendees as part of his Iowa campaign tour. Kerry-Edwards camp responds.
President Bush is slated to speak at 1 p.m. today at Kirkwood Community College’s new Recreation Center, with more than 900 expected to attend and the north entrance closed for the day. The appearance comes as traffic detours and tickets are absent. A University of Iowa forecast projects a near tie in the 2004 race, with Bush at 51 percent and Kerry at 49 percent.
A study of women in their 60s links higher intake of cruciferous and green leafy vegetables such as broccoli spinach and romaine lettuce to less decline in memory verbal ability and attention over time. Researchers suggest similar effects may occur in men and note obesity cholesterol and high blood pressure also influence dementia risk.
Researchers report women who consume broccoli cauliflower romaine lettuce and spinach show slower overall decline with age. A separate study notes a drug may slow onset of Alzheimer’s disease.
In a Midwest cornfield, workers in straw hats detach detassel stalks during July. Andrew Boddicker, heading to Luther College, and his crew, including Aaron and Jeff Boss, describe the rhythm and hard work of detasseling. Veteran detasselers note repeat seasons signal commitment and earnings potential. Jessie Henderson, from Coggon and headed to Montreal for graduate studies, recalls her first year as tough.
All 99 clerks of court offices will close for 10 unpaid days over the next year, cutting wages by 1 to 2 percent. About 1,500 court workers face one unpaid day each month starting August, with hearings rescheduled and potential delays for child support. Edmundson notes staff favored furloughs to avoid layoffs. The Judicial Council meets to consider further cuts and travel reductions.
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