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Two drivers who lost their licenses are accused of causing two tragedies last summer: the deaths of 6-year-old Irving Aguilar-Gonzalez, who was playing on a trampoline in his Des Moines backyard when he was hit by a runaway truck in June, and Wade Franck, who was killed while riding in a group of cyclists in August.

How can Iowa keep people with multiple OWIs or other unsafe drivers from getting behind the wheel again? A panel of experts will look at solutions that balance public safety and motorists’ rights.

Panelists:

• Frank Harris, director of state government affairs, Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD)
• Dana Wingert, Des Moines police chief
• Mark D. Lowe, director, Motor Vehicle Division, Iowa Department of Transportation
• Bob Rehkemper, local defense attorney
• Bill Mickelson, a law enforcement consultant who will discuss South Dakota’s 24/7 Sobriety Program 
  More details: http://apps.sd.gov/atg/dui247/
• Rep. Sandy Salmon, R-Janesville
  

If you have information about other successful state programs that keep suspended and revoked drivers off the roads, please bring along details.

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Registration

Doors open at 5 pm. Come early and grab a seat!
Panel discussion begins no later than 5:30 pm

Contact

Lynn Hicks, opinion and lead engagement editor

lhicks@dmreg.com

515-284-8290

Carl Voss

carlvoss@mac.com

515-210-0237