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Roadside Chat – Jolene, Jolene I'm begging you to buckle your kids

Keep those you love safe from the dangers of the road is make sure that your kids, or anyone in your vehicle, are safely buckled, every trip, every time.

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September 20, 2024
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Roadside Chat – Friday the 13th – Avoid ladders and speeding

On Friday the 13th, and any day of the month, it is smart to avoid speeding behind the wheel.

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September 13, 2024
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Roadside Chat – Cyclone or Hawkeye? Both wear helmets – Just sayin.'

This weekend Iowa’s annual CyHawk series takes place in Iowa City. No matter who you root for, both sides of the field wear helmets.

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September 6, 2024
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Roadside Chat – Drive High – Get OWI

Getting behind the wheel after using any type of substance that can impair you is extremely dangerous and illegal.

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August 30, 2024
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Roadside Chat – Drive chill - be cool. Kids are back in school

Today marks the first day of school for many Iowa students. There are several steps you can take to make sure your driving keeps students of all ages safe.

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August 23, 2024
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Roadside Chat – Chips & dips. Tailgating May add both to your car.

One way to avoid chips and dips on your car is to leave the tailgating to football parking lots and keep it off the highway.

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August 16, 2024
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Roadside Chat – Got fair fever? Eat a pork chop & buckle your ham.

No matter where you are going or how long your trip make sure you are buckling every trip, every seat, every time.

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August 9, 2024
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Roadside Chat – Track speed wins gold. Road speed wins a ticket.

Unlike an Olympic track competition, speeding while behind the wheel could easily earn you a ticket or worse, have deadly consequences.

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August 2, 2024
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Roadside Chat – Leave the flipping to Suni and Simone. Drive safe speeds.

While the art of flips and spins can be awe-inspiring on the mat, those same moves can have dire effects when they occur on the road.

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July 26, 2024
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Roadside Chat – Pay attention to reach your destination

Distracted driving is any activity that takes your attention away from the task of driving.

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July 19, 2024
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Roadside Chat – Facetime and windshield time could crack you up

Mixing video chatting with driving can become a deadly mix.

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July 12, 2024
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Roadside Chat – What rhymes with whiskey? Risky! Drive sober.

If drinking is on your agenda, here are a few tips from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to keep you safe.

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July 5, 2024
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Roadside Chat – Buckle up before you go-go

Click your belt, every seat, every trip -- it's a two-second investment in time that can literally save your life.

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June 28, 2024
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Roadside Chat – Drive buzzed & you May bee without a license

Getting behind the wheel with any amount of alcohol in your system can impact your judgement and decision-making skills.

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June 21, 2024
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Roadside Chat – Dad bods look better in seat belts.

It doesn’t matter what shape you are in or what type of body you have – safety looks good on everyone.

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June 14, 2024
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