Halloween costumes heat up with sexy trends this year
The National Retail Federation projects 4.96 billion in Halloween spending up from 3.29 billion. About one third of adults and two thirds of 18 to 24 year olds will dress up with an average spend of 59 dollars, locals report many customers spending 25 or more on outfits. Sexy costumes remain popular especially among women with daring twists on classic characters like Little Red Riding Hood and Dorothy.
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National Retail Federation
Stacy Krug
Cedar Rapids
Dorothy
Pirate themed Halloween costumes surge in Cedar Rapids stores
Erin Glawe, 21, tries on a Playboy Scandalous Pirate costume at Halloween Express in Cedar Rapids where prices reach 149. Pirates of the Caribbean hype drives demand for Jack Sparrow outfits and pirate hair accessories at local shops like Halloween Express and Halloween Boutique in Westdale Mall.
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Halloween Express
Halloween
Cedar Rapids
Westdale Mall
Upper Iowa University
Erin Glawe
Jack Sparrow
Johnny Depp
Heather Varela
Top Halloween costumes nationwide and locally
The top ten kids costumes include Princess Pirate Witch Spider-Man Superman Disney princesses Power Ranger Pumpkin Cat and Vampire. Adults top ten list features Witch Vampire Cat Clown Fairy Ghost and Dracula. Local best sellers list hippies disco dancers flappers gangsters cowboys Harry Potter Star Wars horror characters geisha and playful or couples costumes.
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Pirate
Witch
Spider-Man
Superman
Pumpkin
Cat
Road project showdown. Drivers versus nearby residents.
East Post Road planners push to replace a two lane Indian Creek bridge with a wider span to accommodate rising traffic. The bridge handles 7000 to 8000 trips daily and could rise to 11000 to 13000 by 2040, prompting public meetings with nearby homeowners who fear wider widening.
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Rick Smith
Gazette
Edar Rapids
East Post Road
Highway 100
Mount Vernon Road
Indian Creek
Jim Slosiarek
the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Cottage Grove Parkway
Flu Shots Safe for Toddlers in Large U.S. Study
A 45000 child study finds flu vaccines cause almost no serious side effects in babies and toddlers. Researchers report low mild nausea or diarrhea within two weeks and fewer treated respiratory or ear infections after vaccination. Experts call the findings reassuring for all children under five.
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Chicago
U.S
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
William Schaffner
Journal of the American Medical Association
Simon Hambidge
Kaiser Permanente Colorado
Net features on flu shot safety in Gazette Online videos
The Gazette previews AP Videos on flu shot safety in its online feature. Viewers can access detailed safety analyses and expert explanations through Gazette Online.
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Gazette Online.com
Culver and Nussle Propose Higher Education Fixes
In Des Moines the gubernatorial contenders address rising tuition and college costs. Republican Jim Nussle, 46, an eight term congressman from Manchester, and Democrat Chet Culver, 40, secretary of state from West Des Moines, outline plans to ease the burden and expand access as Iowa seeks skilled workers.
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the Gazette
Des Moines
Iowa
Jim Nussle
Manchester
Chet Culver
West Des Moines
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