Celebrating partnerships that save lives

August 15, 2019

Do you take your birthday for granted? For those folks waiting for an organ transplant, getting to that next birthday can be one more goal to achieve on a long journey.

The Iowa Department of Transportation has been a champion for organ donation for many years. Becoming an organ donor in Iowa is easy. You simply have to say “yes” to the question when asked at a driver’s license service center. We take it from there, getting your name listed on the organ donor registry.

In early August, we were able to celebrate the 25^th Anniversary of the Iowa Donor Network, the group we have been working with since 2015 to register organ donors and raise awareness about organ and tissue donation.

Message Monday - To be fair, no blue ribbon for driving impaired

August 12, 2019

This time of year, hordes of people are flocking to Des Moines for the Iowa State Fair. There’s lots to see and do, including all kinds of competitions. Judges choose winners from everything from photography to all types of livestock.

Many of us go to the fair each year to find fun new foods and beverages. If those drinks include alcohol, don’t risk appearing before a different type of judge. Plan for a sober ride home.

Personnel Updates for July 12 to July 25, 2019

August 6, 2019

Information provided by the Bureau of Budget and Business Systems

Message Monday - Safe driving is the best route to victory lane

August 5, 2019

Life goes by so quickly that it can seem like a series of races, always hurrying to get one thing done just so you can move on to the next.

When you are in your car, that pressure to get moving on to the next thing can cause you to disregard some common sense safety tips. Following these tips not only allow you to get where you’re going but help all the other drivers arrive alive, too.

August 2019 Service Awards

August 1, 2019

Information provided by the Bureau of Budget and Business Systems 

Message Monday - Feel the heat? Make it a habit to check baby seat

July 29, 2019

It may seem difficult to believe, but an average of 38 kids die every year in the United States due to heatstroke from being left in hot cars. Last year was an especially dangerous year, as 52 children perished in this way. Already this year 21 kids have died according to https://www.kidsandcars.org/how-kids-get-hurt/heat-stroke/

Heatstroke in children can happen quickly, as their bodies are smaller and weigh less, and are more prone to the effects of extreme temperatures. It doesn’t need to be a hot day. When the temperature outside is as low as 60 degrees, the temperature inside a vehicle can reach 110 degrees. If a child’s body temperature reaches 107 degrees, the child will die.