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September 21, 2020

Rear-facing, front-facing, infant seat, or booster – which car seat is safest for your child?

According to The National Highway Traffic Safety Administrations’ Right Seat website, there are three factors specific to your child that go into choosing the appropriate seat – age, height, and weight.

Many people think that once their children outgrow baby car seats, they should begin to use the seat belts built into a vehicle. According to NHTSA, for their safety, many kids 8 to 12 years old still need to use a booster seat to allow the vehicle’s seat belts to fit properly. Make sure they ride in a booster seat until they outgrow the size limits of their booster, or until they are big enough for an adult seat belt to fit them properly.

Iowa DOT looking for partners in standing corn program

September 18, 2020

With the derecho, drought, and other negative impacts on Iowa farming in 2020, many farmers will have standing corn left in their fields. The Iowa Department of Transportation is looking to partner with farmers who have fields along state or U.S. highways for our Standing Corn Snow Fence Program.

Over the last 20+ years, the program has helped improve wintertime mobility and highway safety using partnerships with dozens of farmers statewide. The program used corn that can be left in fields during the winter to serve as snow fences that slow down or stop snow from blowing and drifting across the road. More recently, this cooperative effort has included using round hay bales as snow fences, as well.

Message Monday - I spy with my little eye, a safe driver

September 14, 2020

Whether you’re in a virtual or in-person work or classroom situation, the ability to keep your mind on the task at hand helps you be more successful. The same is true when you’re behind the wheel.

Distractions while driving come from three distinct areas - taking your eyes off the road, your hands off the wheel, or your mind off driving. Combining any of these increases your risk of being involved in a crash.

Personnel updates for Aug. 21 to Sept. 3, 2020

September 11, 2020

Information supplied by the Bureau of Budget and Business Systems

Message Monday - Keep family memories alive, don't drink & drive

September 7, 2020

In the midst of all the turmoil 2020 has brought into our lives, we’re learning to appreciate the little things that make life worthwhile.

One of those small treasures might be a day off of work to celebrate Labor Day with friends and family (socially distanced, of course). Whether you’re having a backyard barbeque or one last spin around the lake, celebrating responsibly will help end this summer on a high note.