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The road to everywhere

Read about Iowa's brand-new road that's already making a big difference for farmers and their crops.

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August 7, 2023
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What Drives You Iowa
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Roadside Chat - Words to drive by: cool, calm, collected

If you drive angry, you’re more likely to be aggressive, risking your life and the lives of those who are sharing the road with you.

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August 4, 2023
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August 2023 Service awards

Award information provided by the Business Systems Bureau.

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August 1, 2023
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What Drives You Iowa
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Roadside Chat - I want to ride my bicycle.Share the road.

Refresh your knowledge of bicycle laws and rules as they relate to all of us sharing the road together.

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July 28, 2023
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Transportation Matters

Personnel updates for July 7-20, 2023

Personnel information supplied by the Business Systems Bureau.

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July 27, 2023
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Roadside Chat - Focused on the road? Well, you got that goin' for ya

When you’re driving, try to put all of the distractions aside and just focus on the road.

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July 21, 2023
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Roadside Chat- More cowbell. Less Phone

Read how you can help reduce the number of distracted driving crashes.

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July 14, 2023
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Transportation Matters

Personnel updates for June 23 to July 6, 2023

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July 14, 2023
For Employees
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July 2023 Service awards

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July 10, 2023
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Recent Iowa DOT Awards

We are proud of those across our DOT team who have been recognized for these awards.

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July 7, 2023
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What Drives You Iowa
Transportation Matters

Roadside Chat - Buckle in back or exit thru the front

Buckle up - every seat, every trip. While a study (https://crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov/Api/Public/ViewPublication/812142.pdf) shows parents and caregivers travelin

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July 7, 2023
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Personnel updates for June 9 to June 22, 2023

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July 5, 2023
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Roadside Chat - Driving sober, buckled & alert? Dude...perfect!

Learn three things you can do to make your ride perfect, or at least much safer.

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June 30, 2023
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Roadside Chat - Left lane camping? Be polite, move to the right.

Iowa Law and basic politeness agree: drive in the right lane unless you are passing or something is blocking that lane.

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June 23, 2023
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Traffic Incident Management
What Drives You Iowa
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Roadside Chat - Seat belts are fasten-ating. Get it?

With Father’s Day coming up, we want to take a look at the impact that dads (and any other adult) can have on how kids respond to buckling up in a vehicle.

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June 16, 2023
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