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Thursday, January 31, 2013  New program nets great results for Iowa Department of Transportation.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011  We've seen the start of the holiday season and the massive amount of travel that ensued ... but what about accidents that might happen?

Sunday, November 06, 2011  November in Iowa has the highest rate of vehicle-deer collisions. Joe Wilkinson of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources says there are three main reasons. It's the rutting season...The harvest is almost complete and deer have lost a primary hiding spot in corn fields.

Tuesday, January 04, 2011  Traffic fatalities in Iowa rose slightly last year, compared with 2009, but the figure was far below the record of 912 set in 1970.

Friday, November 19, 2010  State transportation officials are issuing an early reminder to drivers in Iowa to be careful during the Thanksgiving holiday.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010  Iowa drivers are being reminded to watch out for deer over the next few weeks as the breeding season gets under way.

Monday, October 18, 2010  Drivers caught texting behind the wheel in Cerro Gordo County now have a reminder that it's against the law in Iowa.

Tuesday, October 12, 2010  Officials are reminding drivers in Iowa to be on the lookout for deer this fall.

Tuesday, August 17, 2010  Iowa highway officials have plan to install more median barriers along the interstate system.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010  The Iowa Legislature has approved a compromise package that puts new limits on sending or reading text messages while driving, including tough restrictions on young drivers.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010  Gov. Chet Culver is urging lawmakers to toughen restrictions on drivers who send text messages, telling them millions of federal dollars are at stake.

Tuesday, March 09, 2010  The Iowa House has narrowly voted to ban the state's youngest drivers from any use of cell phones or other hand-held electronic devices.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010  The Iowa House has approved a measure which would ban drivers from writing and sending text messages while driving.

Monday, February 22, 2010  State officials say Iowa drivers will be getting their driver's licenses in the mail later this year because of new security measures to prevent identity theft and other crimes.

Wednesday, January 30, 2008  Iowa lawmakers are looking at more plans to keep young drivers safe on the roads.