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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 2004

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Social Security COLA raises checks for 47 million

The Social Security Administration announces a 2.7 percent cost of living adjustment starting January. The average retiree will receive about $25 more per month, from $930 to $955, but Medicare premiums rise offset much of the gain amid higher energy costs.

Washington Social Security Administration

Hormone Patch Boosts Sex Drive in Menopausal Women

Menopausal women using a testosterone patch reported about fourfold more sex over two months than those on a placebo. They also noted increased arousal, pleasure, orgasms, and improved self-image, with less distress per Dr. Robin Kroll at an infertility specialists meeting.

Philadelphia Robin Kroll Seattle

Slower Rise in College Costs Seen This Year

Two studies from the College Board show in state tuition at public four year colleges rising 10.5 percent to 5132, two year public colleges 8.7 percent to 2076, and private colleges 6 percent. The shift indicates greater reliance on private loans over grants or federal aid.

College Board

Iowa State Tuition Rises Across Iowa Universities

In-state tuition at the University of Iowa, Iowa State University, and the University of Northern Iowa climbed 8.3 percent to 4702 this year. UI tuition and fees rose 8 percent to 5396, ISU to 5426, UNI to 5387 with respective increases. Two-year colleges rose 7 percent to 2754.

University of Iowa Iowa State University University of Northern Iowa The ISU UNI

Kerry draws big Waterloo crowd on fresh start tour

Democratic nominee John Kerry drew thousands in Waterloo as he spoke at a hangar joining his Fresh Start tour. He promised a major Iraq policy address at the Five Sullivan Brothers Center and urged Bush voters to back change. CBC reporter notes two Iowa stops as Bush planned a Mason City visit.

Waterloo John Kerry Cedar Valley George W. Bush Kerry Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center Iowa America Bush Kathy Jerry Hankner Cedar Falls Mason City

Halloween revelry crosses age lines in Cedar Rapids

In Cedar Rapids and Marion, adults join Halloween fun with dressing up and lingerie outfits. David Carver, 48, plans to swap tools for gaudy jewelry at a brother-in-law’s bash, predicting crowds will pinch him in playful spirit. Local costume shops note lower prices drive most Halloween buying versus big chains.

the Gazette David Carver Carver Cedar Rapids

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