I am not here to lecture you or to ruin anyone's day. Quite the opposite. I am here to hopefully help make your day and to hopefully help you have a more fulfilling life.

They found someone to buy them an 18-pack of beer. After calling a friend, they went to what they thought was a party in Ames.

Laurie and Steve were severely injured, with Jeff (another friend) suffering minor injuries.

What matters most is how we lived and loved between the dash.

We want students to bring their parents and family members to see this. Everyone needs to know what can - and does - happen when people drink and drive, or let others drink and drive.