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Saturday, April 13, 2013  A measure that would permit the use of all-terrain vehicles on some roads is gaining support in the Iowa Legislature.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  The Iowa Department of Transportation is preparing rules for where traffic cameras may be installed along interstates and highways in the state.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012  Facebook story of the day: Highway State Patrol can still pull over drivers within city limits

Tuesday, January 31, 2012  An increase in Iowa’s fuel tax is still being pursued by some Iowa lawmakers, despite Gov. Terry Branstad’s opposition.

Wednesday, January 04, 2012  Iowa’s gas tax was last raised in 1989, but there is a debate looming in the state legislature that could change that.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010  The Iowa Corn Growers Association says thestate has temporarily lifted weight limits for trucks on state roads as harvest season begins.

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

Monday, August 16, 2010  The Iowa State Patrol is celebrating keeping Iowans safer for 75 years.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010  Authorities say three people are dead in a head-on crash on an ice-covered highway near Denmark in southeast Iowa.

Thursday, January 28, 2010  An Iowa legislator is proposing traffic cameras be placed in work zones on interstate and primary highways in the state.

Thursday, November 05, 2009  Add bobcats to the list of roadkill turning up on Iowa highways.