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Whipping winter into shape: how better snowplow lighting can improve safety

Read how new snowplow lighting lets you know just where the plow blade is and alerts you to move over as you safely move by the plow.

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December 13, 2023
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Potential first responders learning to be safer on the road in Sioux City

Safety is at the core of all we do. But we can’t do it all. At the Iowa DOT, we are part of a larger community of first responders.

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December 11, 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Location, location, location – New District 3 campus opens in Sioux City

We’re always striving to make lives better through transportation. Recently in Sioux City, that goal is being lived out through the consolidation of five Iowa D

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June 12, 2023
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Building more than roads and bridges with our tribal partners

Read how the Iowa DOT works with tribal partners to help preserve Iowa’s cultural heritage.

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May 24, 2023
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When construction season and tourist season collide

Read about the areas affected by Iowa DOT's upcoming repaving projects on US 71 in Iowa's Lakes region.

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May 22, 2023
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Getting a fresh start with a new ID or driver’s license

Learn about the program that helps many Iowan's obtain official identification.

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April 26, 2023

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