AMES, Iowa – Oct. 15, 2026 – The Iowa Department of Transportation and project partners will unveil a new Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway exhibit this morning, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, at the Iowa DOT headquarters at 800 Lincoln Way, Ames, Iowa. Due to today's weather, the event, including remarks and the unveiling, will be held indoors. Media is invited to attend the entire indoor event at the Iowa DOT complex beginning at 10:15 a.m. Check-in will be required at the front desk of DOT headquarters.
As part of the National America 250 Celebration, this new exhibit panel shares the story of the historic Lincoln Highway and its significance in Iowa’s transportation history. Through a combination of historic photographs, maps, and narrative, the panel illustrates Iowa’s role in the development of the Lincoln Highway, from early engineering innovations and bridge design to the evolution of the highway’s stewardship and preservation.
The exhibit panel is located on the south side of Lincoln Way near the main entrance to the Iowa DOT complex.
Event Details
- Date: Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026
- Time: 10:15 a.m.
- Location: Iowa DOT headquarters, 800 Lincoln Way, Ames, Iowa
Media Arrival Instructions
- Please check in at the front desk at 800 Lincoln Way.
- Iowa DOT staff will be available onsite to assist and provide background information.
Visual Opportunities
- Media is welcome to take photos of the panel outside.
- Interviews with available Iowa DOT representatives and project partners following the unveiling
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For information about this event, contact Emily Whaley at 515-239-1629 or [email protected].