The increased police presence aims to deter distracted driving, with officers actively monitoring and stopping offenders.

Handling a cellphone while driving could soon be illegal in Iowa under a bill that is on its way to the governor’s desk.

AND BREAKING NEWS FROM THE IOWA STATE HOUSE, A BILL THAT WOULD BAN CELL PHONE USE BEHIND THE WHEEL IS HEADED TO THE GOVERNOR’S DESK. THE HOUSE PASSED SENATE FILE 22 IN AN 84 TO 11 VOTE ABOUT AN HOUR ...

Florida already bans texting while driving, but with phones doing much more these days, there’s a push to force people to put their phones down while behind the wheel.