College credit and debt among university students
University of Town students rely on credit cards to cover books, food, and living costs with Ann Newhouse listing $4,000 across four cards. UI limits are cited at $800 per card and $100 balance, while Iowa Book offers charges up to $600 at 18 percent interest.
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Tom Owen
Gazette
Owa City
University of Town
Ann Newhouse
Washington
Iowa
Newhouse
Town College
Marty Miller
Iowa Book
Iowa City
Pete Vanderhoef
Positive attitude shields elderly from frailty
A seven year study of elderly Mexican Americans in the Southwest shows those with the most positive attitudes at the start had the smallest declines in frailty measures such as weight loss exhaustion walking speed and grip strength. University of Texas researchers Ostir Ottenbacher and Markides note optimism links to slower frailty progression and may offset poverty stress and negative emotions on cardiovascular risk.
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Washington Post
Southwest
University of Texas
Glenn Ostir
Kenneth Ottenbacher
Kyriakos Markides
Psychology and Aging
Shortage of Prilosec OTC hits Eastern Iowa stores
Demand for Prilosec OTC causes spotty availability as shelves show limited stock in Cedar Rapids and throughout the region. Pharmacists report unpredictable restocks with shoppers buying fast when shipments arrive.
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Cindy Hadish
Gazette
Prilosec Otc
Iowa
Connie Roe
Phar
Kins of
Prilosec
Walgreens
First Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids
Getting Carded: Library Offers Attract New Members This Month
A library launches a promotional drive featuring a wide selection of books, CDs, toys and games with special offers to entice new members. The campaign highlights value and access to a broad range of materials for all ages.
Tomorrow What to Pack Smart Solutions to Travel Wardrobe
A concise guide on selecting pieces that travel well and layer easily for trips. Practical tips cover fabrics, colors, and versatile items to maximize outfits while minimizing luggage.
U S Airstrikes Hit Fallujah Stronghold
U S warplanes bombed Fallujah on Monday targeting a meeting site of al Zarqawi allied militants. It marked at least the fifth strike in a week, underscoring U S priority in Iraq.
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Baghdad
Iraq
U.S
al-Qaida
Abu Musab al-Zarqawi
Al-Zarqawi
Washington
Fallujah
U.S. Trails in High School Completion Among Young Adults
The United States ranks tenth worldwide in high school completion for ages 25 to 34, with 87 percent finished. Nations like South Korea, Norway, the Czech Republic, and Japan lead among younger adults, while the U.S. remains strong in spending on education.
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Washington
United States
U.S
South Korea
Norway
Czech Republic
Japan
Barry McGaw
Organization For Economic Cooperation and Development
Paris
McGaw
Education at a Glance reshapes U S rank in youth grades
The OECD report shows the United States holds steady in national high school attainment around 84 percent for ages 55 to 64, while many countries progress faster for ages 25 to 34, placing the U S at No 10 with 87 percent. The study notes varied performance across nations and highlights a broader 450 page compilation.
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U.S
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