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Roadside chat – Shhh...it's national quiet day, put phone away

Shhh…keep it down…your phone, that is. It’s amazing how much better we can focus when we slow down and just be present.

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February 28, 2025
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Roadside chat – Wrestle away distraction, pin down the phone

Just like a wrestler stepping onto the mat, driving requires laser focus and discipline.

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February 21, 2025
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Roadside chat – Roses are red, violets are blue, seatbelts hold you

Valentine’s Day is all about love, and what better way to show it for yourself and your passengers than by fastening your seat belt?

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February 14, 2025
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Roadside chat – Drive super sober for superdome super bowl

Make your travel game plan well before kickoff to drive sober or get a safe ride for the win.

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February 7, 2025
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Roadside chat – Did winter stop? Probably not - know before you go

We know winter’s tricks. So, we won’t be surprised when it makes its return. The question is, are we prepared to navigate our routes when the next system lands?

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January 31, 2025
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Driving safely with snowplows

Learn more about how to drive safely when Iowa DOT's snowplows are on the roads and highways.

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January 22, 2025
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Iowa DOT and staff recognized for advancing women in transportation

Iowa Chapter of WTS recognized the Iowa DOT as the Employer of the Year at its Annual Gala.

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January 14, 2025
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Roadside chat – Grow a safety seed, start by burying the phone

Every parent dreams of seeing their children grow up safe and healthy. Driving habits get rooted by watching parents, so it’s important to model good behavior.

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January 10, 2025
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Roadside chat – Protect my precious, buckle up every trip

Protecting our most precious – family and friends – can be accomplished with the simple act of ensuring that everyone in our vehicle wears a seatbelt.

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January 3, 2025
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Roadside chat – Jingle bells, batman smells, put the phone away

When you are driving, put the phone away.

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December 27, 2024
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Roadside chat – Santa claus is coming to town, let him merge

Santa Claus knows if you’ve been merging…he knows who’s in your lane…he knows if you’ve been sig-nal-ing, so be good for goodness sake!

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December 20, 2024
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Roadside chat – Be merry & bright, turn on your headlights

Turning on your headlights ensures that other drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians can see you.

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December 13, 2024
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Winter Travel Readiness: Commitment, Resources, and Partnerships To Keep You Safe

Our job at the Iowa DOT is to provide the information you need to make smarter, safer travel decisions this winter.

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December 13, 2024
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Roadside chat – Grandma got run over by a reindeer - who was texting -

Keep your attention on the road and may your travels be merry and bright!

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December 6, 2024
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Roadside chat – This Friday doesn't have to be black. Drive sober

Nearly one-third of all traffic fatalities during this holiday week involve impaired drivers according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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November 29, 2024
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