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Ways to be more attentive behind the wheel
Sometimes you have a plan to be productive with your day, perhaps with chores, but an old friend calls you out of nowhere. You continue to clean, but not as thoroughly as you would if you weren’t on the phone because the call is distracting you. Unfortunately,...
Pedestrian fatalities reach highest level in three decades
While the number of traffic deaths across the country remained near the same level as 2018, pedestrian fatalities rose by an estimated 5% in 2019, making it the deadliest in 30 years. An analysis of state and federal data by the Governors Highway Safety Association...
You’re most at risk for a crash on the roads close to home
Despite what you might believe, taking the road less traveled as part of your daily commute could help keep you and the passengers in your vehicle safer. That's because crash-related research in many countries has repeatedly shown that the area closest to where you...
A failed chemical test doesn’t bar you from a successful OWI case
You may not have much say in whether or not a police officer can put you through screening if they suspect you of drinking and driving, but a failed test doesn’t necessarily mean you’re going to lose a court case. Iowa has a policy of implied consent when it comes to...
What are Miranda rights and when do police cite them to you?
If you’ve watched any fictionalized crime show on television, you might notice a pattern any time police arrest someone. They often read a suspect their rights, the minute they put the handcuffs on. Usually, police will say something like the following: “You are under...
3 Tips for receiving fair compensation after an accident
Car accidents are scary and stressful events. Having to rehash the incident to police officers, doctors and insurance companies can be overwhelming. To add to the stress of it all, you might be wondering how you’ll pay for the damages you received, especially if you...
Iowa woman faces drug charge
Police in Fort Madison have arrested a woman for suspected drug-related activity, according to a recent report. The 55-year-old Iowa woman was arrested on a drug charge after an investigation that suggested she was involved in trafficking. The local sheriff's office...
Drug charge filed against 3 in Iowa
Three people are facing felony charges after the Lee County Narcotics Task Force conducted an investigation into their alleged activities, according to local sources. The three people, all Iowa residents, were all arrested between March 27 and 28 by members of the...
2 charged with drug trafficking in Iowa
Two people are in police custody following a traffic stop back in January, according to local sources. Iowa police in Scott County have confirmed that drug trafficking charges are being filed against two residents, a 28-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman. If they...
Misdemeanor possession charges filed against Iowa residents
Police say they found a veritable cornucopia of drugs in a Hancock County home following a search conducted by several law enforcement agencies. Iowa police worked in conjunction with the local sheriff's office as well as the Garner Police Department in conducting the...
