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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gazette
David Carver
Carver
Cedar Rapids
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cilnaiiinall
Social
Ssa.gov
Afghanistan
Dat
Kabul
Hamid Karzai
Karzai
Yunus Qanooni
Associated Press and
James Q. Lynch
Gazette
James.lynch
Gazettecommunications.com
By Niki Jensen
Marion
Wal- Mart
Kmart
Barbara Chadwick
Altered Ego Costume Rentals
16Th Ave
Diane Lorie
Cliff Jette
Connie
Hawkeye
Marques Simmons
GazetteOnline.com
Kirkwood
Leach
Toots