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Thursday, May 16, 2013  Iowa drivers will be able to renew their driver's licenses online under a bill signed into law by the governor.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Iowa teenagers who want their intermediate driver's license will have to wait a little longer under a bill signed into law by Gov. Terry Branstad.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013 

Monday, April 22, 2013  Now that the flood stage is back to normal, the county will work on repairing damaged roads and bridges.

Monday, April 22, 2013  The National Weather Service website on Monday showed that the river was at crest in places like Burlington and Keokuk, Iowa, and Clarksville and Louisiana, Mo.

Monday, April 22, 2013  A boil order issued last week for flooded areas south of Ottumwa has been lifted.

Friday, April 19, 2013  Water levels are settling down in The Des Moines River.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Flash flooding causes problems in Memphis, Missouri.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Water  over the river banks in Keosauqua, Selma, Bentonsport, Bonaparte and Farmington.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Due to heavy rain, the Des Moines River is on the rise and some isolated flooding is occurring.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  The bill also would limit minor drivers to carrying one unrelated minor for the first six months after they get a license unless accompanied by a parent, guardian or driving instructor.

Monday, April 15, 2013  The reminder comes as the Transportation Department prepares for spring and summer roadwork.

Sunday, April 07, 2013  Iowa teenagers with a driving permit may have to spend more time learning the rules of the road before they can get their driver's license.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  Blood drive for David Hall.

Friday, March 29, 2013  In a bill that passed the senate on Wednesday, new drivers under the age of 18 would need to hold a learner’s permit for a full year before getting a license.