By Michael O'connor, Omaha World-Herald, Neb. Nov. 28--The Nebraska State Patrol was busy over the Thanksgiving holiday, writing tickets for speeding and other violations as part of a special enforcement effort.

Capt. Mike Winter of the Iowa State Patrol checks one of the 300 cell phones donated to help law enforcement and convention officials keep in contact during the National Governor's Association convention this weekend in Des Moines.