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Can Iowa Repeat Low Traffic Fatalities In 2026? What the DOT Is Doing To Keep The Safety Momentum Rolling

After wrapping up 2025 with the lowest number of traffic fatalities ever recorded, the Iowa DOT is working to carry that momentum through 2026.

March 12, 2026

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Iowa DOT’s visibility technology helps snowplow operators "see" roads during severe weather

John Deere Path™ is a road mapping guidance system designed to help DOT operators "see" roadways during severe weather and blizzards.

January 13, 2026

DOT snowplow clearing in whiteout conditions

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A vision for traveling with dignity: Iowa DOT honored for adult changing spaces initiative

Arc of Iowa recently named the Iowa DOT as the recipient of the Julie and Katie Beckett Advocacy Award, in recognition of its Adult Changing Spaces initiative.

December 16, 2025

Design Bureau Director Kent Nicholson accepts award from Arc of Iowa

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We’re winter ready. How about you?

Our equipment, supplies, and plans are in place for future winter weather and precipitation.

November 7, 2025

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From Harvest to Highway Safety: How Standing Corn Keeps Iowa Roads Safer When Winter Blows In

We planted an idea more than 40 years ago that continues to grow and help contain winter elements – the Standing Corn Snow Fence Program.

October 17, 2025

Standing Corn Fence Program Highway Sign

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How to drive your ATV or UTV/ORV safely and legally on Iowa’s public roads

As fall approaches, all-terrain vehicles (ATV), utility-task vehicles (UTV) and off-road utility vehicles (ORV) are the choice for Iowans at work and play.

September 15, 2025

ATV/UTVs on public roads with on-road traffic

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Iowa DOT’s self-contained, one-person pothole machine creates safer and more efficient patching

Earlier this year, the DOT purchased the state’s first self-contained one-person pothole filling machine.

July 1, 2025

Iowa DOT self-contained, one-person pothole filler

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ADA Sidewalk Program Completes 100th Community

We often take sidewalks for granted. They’re always under our feet. The Iowa DOT is making more ADA sidewalks available in communities under 5,000 residents.

June 18, 2025

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Roadside Chat - Visiting Loved Ones Gone Or Alive - Don't Text & Drive

Are you hitting the road this long weekend to see friends and family, or to visit loved ones’ gravesites? You’re not alone.

May 23, 2025

Roadside Chat text image of message 85 traffic deaths this year. Drive like mom - eyes in the back of your head."

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Roadside Chat - Pomp/Circumstance, Celebrate Wisely, Drive Sober

Roadside Chat blog featuring graduation celebrations and driving sober.

May 16, 2025

Roadside Chat text image of message "80 traffic deaths this year." Drive like mom - eyes in the back of your head."

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Can Iowa Repeat Low Traffic Fatalities In 2026? What the DOT Is Doing To Keep The Safety Momentum Rolling

Iowa DOT’s visibility technology helps snowplow operators "see" roads during severe weather

A vision for traveling with dignity: Iowa DOT honored for adult changing spaces initiative

We’re winter ready. How about you?

From Harvest to Highway Safety: How Standing Corn Keeps Iowa Roads Safer When Winter Blows In

How to drive your ATV or UTV/ORV safely and legally on Iowa’s public roads

Iowa DOT’s self-contained, one-person pothole machine creates safer and more efficient patching

ADA Sidewalk Program Completes 100th Community

Roadside Chat - Visiting Loved Ones Gone Or Alive - Don't Text & Drive

Roadside Chat - Pomp/Circumstance, Celebrate Wisely, Drive Sober

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