Snow removal year round effort by Iowa DOT officials
Iowa Department of Transportation state maintenance engineer James Q. Lynch reports snow and ice removal is a year round concern. Bob Younie notes DOT staff across 109 garages operate 1,064 winter crews using GPS equipped plow trucks and new salt and sand methods to keep traffic moving and safe through harsh Iowa winters.
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Fighting Winter by the Numbers in Iowa DOT Operations
A five year snapshot shows Iowa DOT winter budget of 40 million and 901 plow trucks with 1 012 staff across 109 garages. The state maintains 64 weather stations, 4 072 bridges and 24 215 lane miles, while salt use and environmental goals focus on pounds per mile and cost effective measures. Officials stress resource allocation by traffic risk, GPS tracking, and continuous poststorm evaluations to improve safety and stewardship.
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Democrat Hubka files to run for Iowa House seat
Navy veteran and health care specialist Laura Hubka of Riceville enters District 51 race to challenge Rep. Josh Byrnes. Hubka, 48, cites 30 years as a nurse and ultrasound tech, plans outreach across Howard Mitchell Worth and Winneshiek counties to hear ideas and grow the middle class.
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