Iowa considers stronger hand held phone ban to curb distractions
Officials warn current law on hand held phone use while driving is unenforceable. If enacted, the bill would join 13 states with a hands on ban and move Iowa toward primary enforcement to allow stops for texting or calling. Critics warn of civil liberties risks and limited safety gains despite data driven studies and lawsuits.
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Dmaquoketa
Iowa Senate Transportation Committee
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Virginia Tech Transportation Institute
Pediatricians torn between vaccine guidance and patient access
AAP urges doctors to educate vaccine-hesitant families rather than drop them. Some clinics, like UnityPoint Health in Hiawatha, require families with unvaccinated children to seek care elsewhere, aiming to protect others. Dr. Monica Aswani in Los Angeles adopts a partial vaccination policy to keep patients while promoting immunization education.
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American Academy of Pediatrics
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Mark Sawyer
AAP Committee On
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Hiawatha
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Medical Arts Pediatric Medical Group
Los Angeles
Los Angeles Times
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Natasha
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Plot and Coegrad writer accused over violent material
Police say Gamble Souvan Narath and Souvan Narath and Shepherd planned an attack with firearms and Nazi imagery after confirming access to weapons. The trio were arrested at Halifax airport, three long rifles seized at a residence, while Aukema recalled Souvan Narath as a Coe student who published a disturbing piece. Extra mall security was put in place after a Crime Stoppers tip. Reuters contributed.
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Columbine High School
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Dylan Klebold
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Halifax
Illinois
Nova Scotia Rcmp
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Aukema
Coe
FAA Proposes Rules for Small Drones in U.S. Airspace
The FAA outlines daylight operations within sight, max 100 mph and 500 feet, banning over bystanders and long routes. Rules affect 55 pound drones, with separate micro drone and hobby exemptions, and face months of public comment before finalization in 2017.
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