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Friday, July 08, 2011  One of our viewers let us know that he had developed a tool to help stop texting and driving.

Wednesday, July 06, 2011  Laws are on the books in Illinois, Missouri and Iowa banning people from texting and driving.

Tuesday, July 05, 2011  In this series opening, we talk about what happens when a police officer actually catches you in the act and you're caught breaking the law.

Thursday, June 02, 2011  In Kori Caswell's song titled "On the road, you can make or break your dreams," she talks about life lessons from dad and just happens to talk about turning your cell phone off before you get behind the wheel.

Monday, May 23, 2011  KHQA wants you to Just Let It Ring. Our public awareness campaign has been going on for more than a month. We want you to take a pledge to drive now, text later.  This promise could save your life, or the lives of others.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011  You're hearing it everywhere now; don't text and drive.  Distracted driving is dangerous.

Monday, May 09, 2011  KHQA wants you to Just Let It Ring.  Go to our website, and pledge to drive now, text later. This promise could save your life, or the lives of others.

Tuesday, May 03, 2011  We visited Quincy High School to talk to juniors and seniors about the importance of texting later when behind the wheel.

Tuesday, May 03, 2011  KHQA's Lindsey Boetsch spoke to one family who lost a loved one due to distracted driving.

Thursday, April 28, 2011  KHQA's "Just Let It Ring" campaign is making its way through the Tri-States. Wednesday, we spoke with students and staff at Keokuk High School about the importance of paying attention and being in control when you're driving, and how distractions such as texting can be dangerous to you and others on the road.