Pate ad on TV fuels scrutiny before Cedar Rapids vote
Cedar Rapids Mayor Paul Pate and Citizens for Pate released a 30 second TV spot praising the city ahead of Tuesday's referendum on the form of government. Critics say the ad risks influencing the vote while avoiding direct mention of the ballot measure.
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Cedar Rapids
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Ron Corbett
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Corbett
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Eastern Iowa pilot leads Thunderbirds into Quad Cities shows
Cedar Falls native Mike Chandler, 41, commands the U S Air Force Thunderbirds. He trades a pond hopper for a fighter jet and pillows for an ejection seat. The first Thunderbirds commander from Iowa, he will fly at Quad Cities events this month to draw crowds and recruits.
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Consumers split pills cut costs
Randy Schneider, 41, saves by splitting Lipiter cholesterol pills, cutting a six month supply by about 31 dollars with 90 pills. United Healthcare backs the practice advising safe splitting and offering half price on double strength pills to reduce patient copays. Tim Heady of UnitedHealth Pharmaceutical Solutions says meaningful savings are possible for patients who split.
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United Healthcare
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UnitedHealth Pharmaceutical Solutions
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Minn
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Consumers cut pills in half to save money buying double dosages. A 100 mg pill priced at 77.99 self pay, with pharmacy sources noting insurers could cut costs by half. Seniors have used split pills for years with doctor and pharmacist guidance.
Cedar Rapids Couple Set to Wed Next Saturday
Jesse Garnett checks the fit of her wedding band with her engagement ring as they prepare to be soldered at Liebke and Hoyt Jewelers in Cedar Rapids. Her fiancé Chris Myers stands nearby before their ceremony next Saturday.
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Jesse Garnett
Liebke & Hoyt Jewelers
Cedar Rapids
Chris Myers
Couples share control in engagement ring buying
A Wedding channel.com survey shows 59 percent of brides influenced their ring choice. Jewelers report women weigh in 80 to 90 percent of the time, with couples often shopping together or using surrogates to guide selections.
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Nicole Riehline
Tyler Klima
Tyler’s Gold & Diamonds
Manchester
Doug Mollenhauer
Rogers Jewelers
Cedar Rapids
Ring spend guide shapes fiancee gifts values
A May survey by Brides magazine publisher places the average engagement ring price at 4146 dollars. For Iowa, 2004 average monthly income was 2546 dollars, suggesting two months of salary as a guideline, with notes on bride satisfaction.
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U.S. Department of Commerce
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