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Roadside Chat - Stop track tragedies. Watch for trains

Stop Track Tragedies. That’s the theme of this year’s Rail Safety Week.

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September 22, 2023
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Personnel updates for Sept. 1 to Sept. 14, 2023

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September 22, 2023
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Roadside Chat - The corn is high, drivers shouldn't be

Learn how marijuana use can impair important skills required for safe driving.

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September 15, 2023
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Roadside Chat - Tailgate at the big game not on the road

Whether you are following too closely or driving aggressively the consequences of tailgating aren’t as fun on the roadway.

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September 8, 2023
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Transportation Matters

Personnel updates for Aug. 18 to Aug. 31, 2023

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September 8, 2023
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Social media at work? You bet!

Learn about options at your fingertips to get useful, work-related information from the Iowa DOT on digital platforms.

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September 6, 2023
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Transportation Matters

Leading on a national level benefits Iowans

Read how our MVD team connects with those who perform similar tasks in other jurisdictions, through the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators.

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September 5, 2023
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Roadside Chat - Enjoy the fruits of your labor by driving sober

Some celebrations can take a turn for the worse when drivers get behind the wheel after drinking alcohol.

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September 1, 2023
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September 2023 Service awards

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September 1, 2023
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Roadside Chat - School is in. Buses are out. Students are about.

Refresh your knowledge of the basic rules about when it is legal to pass a stopped school bus in Iowa.

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August 25, 2023
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Personnel updates for Aug. 4 to Aug. 17, 2023

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August 24, 2023
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Roadside Chat - 85 is the humidity, not the speed limit

Speeding endangers not only the life of the speeder but all of the people on the road around them, including law enforcement officers.

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August 18, 2023
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Supporting rail transportation to improve the way freight moves in Iowa

Read about an Iowa DOT group that is constantly working to enhance how they can make lives better by improving the logistics for commodities that ship by rail.

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August 14, 2023
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Roadside Chat - Camp at the state fair, not in left lane

Let’s talk a little about expectations. Having a common set of rules of the road makes it much easier to expect or anticipate what another driver might do, whic

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August 11, 2023
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Personnel updates for July 21 to Aug. 3, 2023

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August 11, 2023

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