Iowa News Updates

Government

Road Services Jeopardized if Proposed Iowa DOT Budget Cut Prevails

Iowa’s Department of Transportation, with a $352 million operational budget, is making do with 2,699 employees — fewest in its 42-year history. And yet, in the wake of last year’s 10 cents-per-gallon fuel-tax increase, the Republican-controlled State House voted to remove $9.7 million, nearly 3%, from IDOT’s budget.

April 27, 2016
Government

'Let the Wookiee Win': Iowa DOT Invokes Star Wars for Highway Safety

Put down your phone while driving, you will, or to the Dark Side it will lead.

December 16, 2015
Government

Iowa Fuel Taxes to Rise 10¢ March 1

Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad has signed a bill that raises state diesel and gasoline taxes by 10 cents per gallon as of March 1.

February 25, 2015