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November 2023 Service awards

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November 1, 2023
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What Drives You Iowa
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Roadside Chat - Traffic deaths up 10%. That's scary.

While Halloween can provide fun and entertainment, Iowa’s roads are no place for a fright.

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October 27, 2023
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Protecting worker safety during moving operations

Read about a new pilot program that adds automatic tracking to make construction information timelier and more useful.

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October 26, 2023
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Personnel updates for Sept. 29 to Oct. 12, 2023

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October 26, 2023
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Roadside Chat - Pass on left, get it right

Iowa Code says that you should drive in the right lane if you are driving slower than the normal speed of traffic, unless you are passing or turning left.

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October 20, 2023
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Sometimes to modernize, you need to take a step back

Stopping to use the restroom at Iowa’s newest rest area gives you the chance to learn about Native American.

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October 20, 2023
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Roadside Chat - Why tempt fate? That text can wait.

Every time you pick up your phone when you’re driving, you’re rolling the dice with your own life and the lives of those on the road with you.

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October 13, 2023
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2023 Iowa DOT Truck Roadeo engages DOTers and provides a competitive training opportunity

One fun and effective way to get the training our field forces need is through competition.

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October 11, 2023
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Planning for winter starts long before the snow falls

Read about how the Iowa DOT conducted testing on six different versions of salt spreaders from our garages around the state.

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October 10, 2023
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Personnel Updates - Sept. 15-28, 2023

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October 9, 2023
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Roadside Chat – Got speeding issues? Get over it slowly.

While fatal crashes often have multiple causes, aggressive driving, which includes speeding, is one of the most cited reasons by Iowa law enforcement.

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October 6, 2023
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New weather info service provider geared to mobile devices

Read how we’re working with a new service provider to get Iowa DOT field forces the information they need to make the best decisions in winter weather.

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October 3, 2023
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October 2023 Service awards

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October 2, 2023
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Balancing improving the roads you use and the environment

Road and bridge construction projects, like most aspects of life, are a balancing act. On one hand, repairing, replacing, and building roads and bridges are ess

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September 30, 2023
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What Drives You Iowa
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Roadside Chat - Seat belts, keeping it together since 1959

If you’ve ever felt the tug of a seat belt in a crash or sudden stop, you may owe your life to a Swedish engineer.

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September 29, 2023
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