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Statewide Interest

12/28/04 - Iowa motor vehicle-related fatality information for Dec. 28, 2004
12/27/04 - Farewell to typewriters and mainframe computer system
12/21/04 - Iowa motor vehicle-related fatality information for Dec. 20, 2004
12/15/04 - DOT Driver's License Stations Closed for Holidays
12/15/04 - DOT Permit Center Closed for Holidays
12/15/04 - Iowa DOT receives "United We Ride" grant
12/14/04 - Motor Vehicle-Related Deaths May Be Lowest Since Post World War II
12/14/04 - Iowa joins other Midwest states to confirm the viability of regional high-speed rail services
11/30/04 - DOT ready to battle winter storms
11/19/04 - Iowa DOT Iowa DOT urges extra caution to drivers during Thanksgiving holiday
11/15/04 - Iowa DOT driver's license stations closed for Thanksgiving
11/15/04 - Iowa DOT permit center closed for Thanksgiving
11/10/04 - Pavement temperatures key to DOT road treatment strategy
11/10/04 - Remaining 2004 National Scenic Byway funding awarded
11/05/04 - Winter driving tips from the Iowa DOT
11/05/04 - Eastern Iowa Airport director receives lifetime achievement award
11/05/04 - John McLaughlin receives "Outstanding Involvement in Aviation" award
10/29/04 - 2004 Iowa Aviation Conference to be held Nov. 3-4
10/26/04 - CyRide bus operator receives national recognition for driving skills
10/22/04 - Ceremony celebrates installation of national heritage signs (joint release with Silos and Smokestacks)
10/20/04 - Julien Dubuque Bridge named one of century's best in architecture
10/19/04 - Silos and Smokestacks event Oct. 22 (joint release with Silos and Smokestacks)
10/14/04 - Keep Iowa Beautiful funding project applications available
10/13/04 - Autumn - a great time to enjoy a blaze of color in Iowa
10/12/04 - DOT vehicle auction Oct. 23
10/05/04 - New Gateway signs for America's only National Agricultural Heritage Area (joint release with Silos and Smokestacks)
10/01/04 - Iowa DOT's Aviation team receives national award
9/29/04 - Communities in Motion set for Oct. 7
9/27/04 - Iowa Transportation Commission to hold public input meeting
9/24/04 - Applications for intercity bus assistance now being accepted
9/22/04 - DOT to use milled shoulder rumble strips on two-lane highways
9/21/04 - Amtrak trip winners announced
8/27/04 - DOT small equipment auction Sept. 11
8/17/04 - Motorcycle fatalities increase 219 percent
8/16/04 - DL stations to be closed for holiday
8/16/04 - Permit center to be closed for holiday
8/13/04 - Aviation public input meetings to be held
8/10/04 - Iowa Transportation Commission summary of actions from Aug. 10 meeting
8/09/04 - I-80 patching project to close lanes in east central Iowa
7/28/04 - Iowa Transportation Commission to hold public input meeting
7/21/04 - Business hours scheduled to change at some Iowa DOT-operated driver's license stations
7/19/04 - Burlington Trailways to start new Des Moines to Chicago bus service
7/13/04 - Iowa Transportation Commission summary of actions from July 13 meeting
7/13/04 - Tall corn obstructs views at roadway and rail intersections
6/29/04 - New wireless technology tested at select Iowa rest areas
6/17/04 - DOT driver's license stations closed for holiday
6/17/04 - Permit center closed for holiday
6/10/04 - Iowa transit roadeo winners announced
6/09/04 - Bus operators receive recognition and awards
6/09/04 - Federal Transit Agency commends Iowa transit systems
6/07/04 - DOT announces annual transit system awards
6/02/04 - Iowa Transportation Commission summary of actions from June 2 meeting
5/28/04 - FLY IOWA provides free aviation experience for the entire family
5/26/04 - DOT driver's license stations closed for holiday
5/26/04 - Permit Center closed for holiday
5/20/04 - Iowa leads on general aviation security initiative
5/19/04 - DOT vehicle auction June 5
5/11/04 - Iowa Transportation Commission summary of actions from May 11 meeting
4/26/04 - DOT to sell used computers
4/22/04 - Watch for increased farm equipment movement on roadways
4/14/04 - DOT small equipment auction April 24
4/13/04 - Iowa Transportation Commission summary of actions from April 13 meeting
4/07/04 - Applications for JARC projects to be accepted through July 15
4/05/04 - Work Zone Awareness Week emphasizes need for safety
3/18/04 - DOT releases 2004 Iowa Transportation Map
3/15/04 - Iowa's 511 travel information service sets more new records in February
3/15/04 - Keep Iowa Beautiful program funds awarded
3/11/04 - Iowa Transportation Commission schedules public input meetings
3/09/04 - Iowa Transportation Commission summary of actions from March 9 meeting
2/23/04 - Iowa Department of Transportation to sell used computers
2/23/04 - "Where the rubber meets the road" has new meaning at bridge abutments in Iowa
2/23/04 - Iowa Transportation Commission to hold public input meeting
2/16/04 - Iowa's 511 travel information phone services sets new record
2/12/04 - Coordination between transit agencies and schools leads to better transportation options for Iowa kids
2/10/04 - Iowa Transportation Commission summary of actions from Feb. 10 meeting
2/09/04 - DOT seeks sponsor agencies for 2004 Urban Youth Crops Program
1/29/04 - Multi-vehicle crash closes I-80 near Newton
1/28/04 - 511 service continues to spread nationwide
1/27/04 - Airport programs approved through 2007
1/26/04 - Keep Iowa Beautiful Fund Check-off
1/14/04 - Intercity bus services awarded federal funding
1/14/04 - Rural transit systems look to technology for efficiency and better service
1/13/04 - Iowa Transportation Commission summary of actions from Jan. 13 meeting
1/13/04 - DOT permit center closed for holiday
1/13/04 - Iowa driver license stations closed for holiday

Northwest

Northeast

12/14/04 - Iowa Transportation Commission approves grant for Waterloo
10/18/04 - Proposed improvements to Iowa 13 to be discussed at Nov. 4 meeting
9/07/04 - Feasibility study for the Black Hawk Bridge at Lansing to be discussed at Sept. 21 meeting
8/10/04 - Iowa Transportation Commission approves grant for Cedar Falls
6/9/04 - Rail shipping in north central Iowa expands
6/7/04 - Transit system honored at annual conference
6/3/04 - Proposed bridge replacement on Iowa 24 to be discussed at June 16 meeting
5/27/04 - Flooding restricts traffic on U.S. 18 and Iowa 21
5/26/04 - Two more state highways closed by flood waters
5/11/04 - Iowa Transportation Commission approves grant for two trail projects
5/5/04 - Burning old vegetation merits close attention
4/29/04 - Traffic flow change set for Waterloo May 19
3/15/04 - Keep Iowa Beautiful program funds awarded to two northeast Iowa groups
3/9/04 - Proposed culvert replacement on Iowa 57 near Ackley to be discussed at March 23 meeting
2/23/04 - Aerial seeding and fertilizing underway along Iowa's highways
2/16/04 - Proposed drainage improvements along U.S. 63 in Denver to be discussed at March 4 meeting
1/26/04 - Feasibility study for the Black Hawk Bridge at Lansing to be discussed at Feb. 5 meeting

Central

12/08/04 - Iowa Department of Transportation to sell used computers
11/23/04 - DOT revokes Des Moines motor vehicle recycler’s license
11/18/04 - Proposed bridge replacements on Iowa 141
near Grimes to be discussed at Dec. 7 meeting
11/15/04 - MTA wins national AdWheel grand prize
11/10/04 - DOT revokes Des Moines motor vehicle recycler’s license
10/13/04 - Des Moines motor vehicle dealer's license revoked
10/12/04 - Iowa Transportation Commission approves grants for three Story County cities
8/10/04 - Iowa Transportation Commission approves grant for Fort Dodge
7/23/04 - Iowa Department of Transportation to sell used computers
7/13/04 - Iowa Transportation Commission approves grant for Huxley
6/10/04 - Ames bus operator wins Iowa transit roadeo
6/7/04 - Transit system honored at annual conference
5/27/04 - Flooding restricts traffic on U.S. 18 and Iowa 21
5/26/04 - Two more state highways closed by flood waters
5/26/04 - Iowa 28 south of Norwalk now open
4/22/04 - Jefferson motor vehicle dealer license revoked
4/15/04 - Patti Simons names Right-of-Way 2003 Employee of the Year
4/13/04 - Iowa Transportation Commission approves grant for Grinnell
4/9/04 - Proposed bridge replacement on U.S. 65 near Hubbard to be discussed at April 22 meeting
4/1/04 - I-80 lanes in Poweshiek, Jasper counties to be closed
3/15/04 - Keep Iowa Beautiful program funds awarded to six central Iowa groups
3/9/04 - Iowa Transportation Commission approves grant for Grundy Center
1/15/04 - Bridge repairs to the Iowa River Bridge to be discussed at Jan. 29 meeting
1/13/04 - Retired rail line to help build Iowa's ethanol future

East Central

12/14/04 - Iowa Transportation Commission approves grant for Dubuque
12/01/04 - "Go-Live" prelude to bus tracking system Dec. 9
11/10/04 - DOT revokes Palo motor vehicle dealer and recycler’s licenses
11/09/04 - Iowa Transportation Commission approves grant for North Libery
9/21/04 - Iowa transit system to receive FTA award for outstanding public service
6/10/04 - Dubuque bus operators win Iowa transit roadeo
6/9/04 - Rail service to new business in Cedar Rapids
6/7/04 - Transit system honored at annual conference
5/27/04 - Flooding restricts traffic on U.S. 18 and Iowa 21
5/11/04 - Iowa Transportation Commission approved grant for Tiffin
4/22/04 - Cedar Rapids motor vehicle recycler's license revoked
4/14/04 - I-80 lane closures set in Iowa, Johnson counties
4/13/04 - Iowa Transportation Commission approves grant for Durant
4/13/04 - Iowa Transportation Commission approves grant for Coralville
4/13/04 - Iowa Transportation Commission approves grant for North Liberty
3/26/04 - Maintenance work to close lanes on I-80 in eastern Iowa
3/15/04 - Keep Iowa Beautiful program funds awarded to four eastern Iowa groups
2/23/04 - Aerial seeding and fertilizing underway along Iowa's highways

Southwest

11/19/04 - Proposed improvements to U.S. 275 (South Omaha Bridge Road)
to be discussed at Dec. 9 meeting
11/19/04 - Improvement study for the Broadway Viaduct (U.S.6)
to be discussed at Dec. 7 meeting
11/18/04 - Proposed bridge replacements on Iowa 141 near Grimes
to be discussed at Dec. 7 meeting
11/17/04 - Proposed improvements to Iowa 2 and Iowa 148 to be discussed at Nov. 30 meeting
11/09/04 - Iowa Transportation Commission approves grant for Grimes
8/10/04 - Iowa Transportation Commission approves grant for Council Bluffs
5/26/04 - Two more state highways closed by flood waters
5/26/04 - Iowa 28 south of Norwalk now open
3/17/04 - Proposed roadway improvement on Iowa 48 to be discussed at March 25 meeting
3/15/04 - Keep Iowa Beautiful program funds awarded to two southwest Iowa groups
3/ 5/04 - Proposed improvements to U.S. 275 and Interstate 29/80 to be discussed at two meetings March 18
1/7/04 - Bellevue Bridge study to be discussed at meeting Jan. 21 and Jan. 22

Southeast

11/01/04 - "Go-Live" prelude to bus tracking system Dec. 9
11/29/04 - Fort Madison motor vehicle dealer's license suspended
11/18/04 - Ward honored with Roger Tate Award
11/09/04 - Iowa Transportation Commission approves grant for Mount Pleasant
11/02/04 - West Burlington motor vehicle dealer's license revoked
8/5/04 - Proposed bridge replacement on Iowa 70 near West Liberty
6/7/04 - Transit system honored at annual conference
4/22/04 - Osceola motor vehicle dealer license revoked
4/13/04 - Iowa Transportation Commission approves grant for Monroe County
4/9/04 - Proposed replacement on of Des Moines River Bridge at Keosauqua to be discussed at April 27 meeting
2/23/04 - Aerial seeding and fertilizing underway along Iowa's highways
1/21/04 - Revisions to U.S. 34 bypass of Agency to be discussed at Jan. 29 meeting
1/13/04 - Iowa Transportation Commission approves grant for Mahaska County

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