Tag Archives: safety

• News

  Boaters Should Keep Safety In Mind This Season

  With boating season around the corner the Iowa Department of Resources would like to remind boaters to be safe out…
• Education

  Augustana College “Ready to Respond” with safety study

  Augustana College is a beautiful campus. Now, it’s also going to be one of the safest places to study.
• News

  Free boating safety classes offered in Iowa

  For boaters in the QC, boating safety classes with the potential for certification are being offered.
• Education

  Local teens learn safety and self defense skills

  The “Be Smart” workshop educates kids on bullying and effective ways to avoid potentially harmful situations.
• Education / News

  Loebsack hosts Davenport school safety session

  The aftermath of the Sandy Hook tragedy is prompting a closer look a school security across the country. That’s the…
• News

  Dangerous toys found on store shelves

  ‘Tis the season to be wary when it comes to buying potentially dangerous toys for children this holiday.
• Health / News / Sports

  Doctors make recommendations for safe cheerleading

  Most cheerleading injuries involve sprains and strains to the lower extremities, but some can be more life-threatening.
• News

  Child traffic deaths down in Iowa

  Officials say Iowa’s roads were safer for children in 2011 than they were the previous year.
• Health / News

  Study says Iowa children are healthier, happier and safer

  Results from a University of Iowa study say children in Iowa feel healthier, happier and safer than the national average.
• News

  New Iowa law increases penalty for illegally passing a school bus

  Drivers who illegally pass a stopped school bus could face stricter penalties thanks to an emergency rule effective in Iowa Wednesday, August 15.
• News

  Thousands of popular strollers recalled

  LIST AND PHOTOS INSIDE | Nearly a quarter-million popular strollers are recalled because of a strangulation risk for babies.
• Distracted Driving

  Website dedicated to busting distracted drivers

  A website dedicated to busting people who use cell phones while driving just celebrated its anniversary.