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Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Using voice commands to send text messages and emails from behind the wheel, which is marketed as a safer alternative for drivers, actually is more distracting and dangerous than simply talking on a cellphone, a new AAA study found.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012  Missouri laws regarding the use of a cellphone while driving.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012  A thirty dollar fine for adults

Wednesday, August 31, 2011  The Northeast Region Coalition for Roadway Safety and its partners will be in Kahoka at the Clark County Indians versus Scotland County Tigers football game to encourage students to take the pledge to "Not Text and Drive".

Sunday, May 22, 2011  Law enforcement officials in Iowa say a law making it illegal to text and drive has been difficult to enforce.

Saturday, May 07, 2011  A proposal to ban all motorists from sending or reading text messages while driving is moving to the Missouri Senate.

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

Sunday, October 10, 2010  Eighty percent of crashes are caused by driver distraction.

Sunday, October 03, 2010  New texting-while-driving ban will not have full effects until June, 30, 2011.

Sunday, June 27, 2010  Iowa motorists will face new laws aimed at reducing distracted driving.

Sunday, March 21, 2010  Legislators work towards passing a texting while driving law by sessions end.

Wednesday, December 30, 2009  Texting while driving, public smoking, cooking with trans fats targeted in states' 2010 laws