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Thursday, May 02, 2013  Iowa teenagers who want their intermediate driver's license will have to wait a little longer under a bill signed into law by Gov. Terry Branstad.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  The bill also would limit minor drivers to carrying one unrelated minor for the first six months after they get a license unless accompanied by a parent, guardian or driving instructor.

Sunday, April 07, 2013  Iowa teenagers with a driving permit may have to spend more time learning the rules of the road before they can get their driver's license.

Friday, March 29, 2013  In a bill that passed the senate on Wednesday, new drivers under the age of 18 would need to hold a learner’s permit for a full year before getting a license.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  Senator Tod Bowman says teen drivers are far more accident-prone than older motorists.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Ohio crash that killed 6 teens offers tragic real-life cautionary tale to parents

Thursday, November 15, 2012  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Tuesday, May 08, 2012  Study: A teenage driver's risk of dying in a crash goes up sharply with other teens in the car

Tuesday, December 06, 2011  A new study says tougher restrictions on Iowa's teenage drivers could have saved the lives of 32 youngdrivers in 2009.

Monday, March 14, 2011  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Thursday, October 21, 2010  Tougher laws, safer cars: Fatal crashes involving teen drivers fall by a third over 5 years

Thursday, October 21, 2010  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Thursday, October 14, 2010  Everyone knows young people are the future of our nation, but it's becoming increasingly clear the future of young people on the nation's highways isn't quite so rosy.

Wednesday, September 01, 2010  Roughly two-thirds of Missouri's teen drivers are wearing their seat belts.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.