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  • News

    Dry Conditions Causing Hazard for Fourth of July

     The dry weather conditions around the United States are putting a damper on some area’s Fourth of July celebrations….

  • News 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee

    Over 5 million Jeep vehicles under investigation for deadly fires

    More than five million Jeep vehicles are being investigated by the federal government for deadly fuel-tank fires caused by rear-impact collisions.

  • Sports pop warner logo

    Pop Warner changes practice rules for safety

    According to a study, published earlier this year, youth football players hit harder and more frequently in practice.

  • News Mirror comparison - flat driver's side mirror  versus the mirror Hicks designed (image from Drexel.edu)

    Disco ball-inspired mirror gets rid of driver’s blind spot

    A newly patented side-view mirror that claims to eliminate that pesky blind spot.

  • News Gas can in car seat (Aurora, Colorado Police photo)

    Woman straps gas can – not toddler – in car seat

    A Colorado driver drew the ire of many after she strapped a gas can to a child car seat — but left a toddler in a diaper restrained only with a lap belt.

  • Health recalled evenflo high chair

    Evenflo recalls high chairs

    Officials say Evenflo’s convertible high chair tray can detach unexpectedly, causing kids to fall out.

  • News 18 wheeler semi (MGN)

    72 hours of enforcement on Iowa highways underway

    You might see more activity on the road as Iowa State Patrol officers have joined federal authorities in stepping up…

  • News Venus and the sun (AP)

    Safely view the transit of the sun

    Here’s what you need to know to make your own viewer, attend a local viewing event or watch it online.

  • Health / News marijuana (MGN)

    Group argues weed is safer than booze

    A Colorado advocacy group is spending thousands of dollars to convince people that smoking pot is safer than drinking alcohol.

  • Distracted Driving / News

    Iowa dad joins call for tougher teen driving laws

    Experts at the University of Iowa are calling for more restrictive Graduated Driver Licensing. It’s all about maximizing experience and minimizing risk.

  • Agriculture corn

    Tall corn adds to driving hazards

    Iowa officials say tall corn from this year’s huge crop is also causing problems for motorists at intersections and railroad crossings.

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