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If you live in Iowa and are a fan of McDonald’s or dine in at the fast-food establishment on occasion, you may want to avoid ordering a salad or any meal that contains lettuce for the time being. According to CNN, health departments in both Illinois and Iowa are now investigating several cases involving individuals who may have become sick from eating McDonald’s salads. The cyclospora parasite, which is what health officials are saying may be present in the salads, causes intestinal illness and many other discomforting symptoms. [Read more…] about McDonald’s Salads May Contain a Parasite that Causes Intestinal Illness

The recent announcement by the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) regarding possible closings of nearly one-third of the state’s rest stops has angered semi-truck drivers and could potentially create additional hazards for motorcycle and motor vehicle drivers. [Read more…] about Semi-truck drivers – no place to rest

The rights of Iowans recently took a beating with the passage of legislation by the Iowa Senate that will limit and cap certain types of damages in medical malpractice lawsuits.

The statute of limitations for injured patients who may have medical malpractice cases to file their claim is currently set at two years – the clock starts ticking when the harmful acts are committed.  [Read more…] about Legislative changes for medical malpractice

The month of June has been selected by the insurance industry as National Insurance Awareness month.  Motorists across the nation are encouraged to review and update their automobile insurance policy to reflect their current needs.  Quite often, policies become stagnant and no longer reflect drivers’ current lifestyle situations.  [Read more…] about National Insurance Awareness

Car and truck manufacturers are constantly designing the next ‘big thing’ in vehicle luxury, ease and safety – often in the form of advanced technology.

Flying cars may not be around the corner just yet, but 360-degree cameras and GPS devices that can store hundreds of destinations are here – and here to stay. Prototypes for cars that drive themselves in the form of adaptive cruise control have even begun to circulate. As exciting as all this new technology may seem, it can also be extremely dangerous. [Read more…] about Advanced technology for drivers

In an attempt to protect motorists financially in the event of a collision, 48 states have implemented coverage requirements for liability insurance. Additionally, the Insurance Information Institute reports that 45 states have minimum limits for motorcycle riders.

[Read more…] about 4 Tips to Reduce Your Car Insurance Premiums in Iowa