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Thursday, February 28, 2013  Rep. Delus Johnson says there's no real reason to continue observing daylight saving time.

Thursday, November 03, 2011  Missouri State Fire Marshal Randy Cole is reminding everyone that this weekend is a good time to change the batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.

Thursday, November 04, 2010  While the symptoms of headache, nausea and fatigue are usually associated with the flu, they’re also a warning sign of another serious health problem – carbon monoxide poisoning.

Thursday, October 28, 2010  State Fire Marshal Randy Cole encourages Missourians to make the most of the hour they will gain next weekend by changing the batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.

Saturday, March 13, 2010  The semi-annual time changes are great reminders to change the batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

Thursday, March 11, 2010  Daylight-saving time starts this weekend and the Cedar Rapids Fire Department says residents can use the clock change as a reminder to also change the batteries in their smoke alarms.

Tuesday, March 09, 2010  As Missourians set their clocks ahead one hour this Sunday, State Fire Marshal Randy Cole is reminding everyone to also change the batteries in their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.