Iowa Department of Transportation

Iowa Department of Transportation At the Iowa DOT, our core focus is to make lives better through transportation.

06/14/2026

⚠️ Our Davenport DMV location is currently closed due to a water main break. ⚠️
All appointments for Monday, June 15, have been cancelled.

We're sorry for the inconvenience. You can still make an appointment at our 100 other state or county locations for DL and ID services:
https://iowadot.gov/drivers-licenses-ids/schedule-appointment

🎙️ The newest episode of our Roadside Chat podcast has dropped! With the wheels rolling on summer travel, it means you'l...
06/13/2026

🎙️ The newest episode of our Roadside Chat podcast has dropped! With the wheels rolling on summer travel, it means you'll need to stop and take a break. So don't miss all the good stuff on Iowa's rest area system - there's more than meets the eye.

Join our guests to find out what makes them so cool - like fun themes, great amenities, future plans for updates, and where more truck parking is being added.

FOLLOW+ us on Spotify or Apple Podcast and never miss a single word of transportation convos that impact you and answer your questions! https://open.spotify.com/show/0UFBD5mpGty1KsHd3vtWHh

After a long winter filled with ice and snow, it’s time to celebrate warm weather and sunshine. Hitch up your trailer an...
06/13/2026

After a long winter filled with ice and snow, it’s time to celebrate warm weather and sunshine. Hitch up your trailer and hit the road to enjoy the great outdoors. But FIRST, make sure your trailer is road-ready by visiting: http://www.trailersafetyweek.com

Thunderstorms over Nebraska are moving into Iowa this morning with gusty winds and hail. Round 2 this afternoon brings p...
06/13/2026

Thunderstorms over Nebraska are moving into Iowa this morning with gusty winds and hail. Round 2 this afternoon brings possible strong to severe storms after 3 p.m. south of I-80. Large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rainfall are all possible along with an isolated tornado!

06/12/2026

When the Iowa speed limit changes from 55 to 60 mph, we anticipate changing up to 1,800 signs on the primary roadway system.

Loading cargo in your tow vehicle/trailer makes all the difference for safe travels: 👇🏼✅ Balance weight from side to sid...
06/12/2026

Loading cargo in your tow vehicle/trailer makes all the difference for safe travels: 👇🏼
✅ Balance weight from side to side.
✅ Secure items to prevent shifting.
✅ Adjust tow vehicle/trailer interface height.
✅ Consider load-leveling hitch bars if needed.

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Ames, IA
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