Can the grass within the right of way of state-maintained highways be legally harvested for livestock feed? Yes, during certain periods of the year and with a permit issued by the Iowa Department of Transportation. Grazing is not permitted. Permits are required to access or perform any type of work within the state highway right of way. Persons interested in applying for a permit should contact the Iowa DOT. Not all highway right of way may be mowed; and annual permits may have already been issued for some areas. Iowa DOT staff will be able to help identify available areas. The Iowa DOT may restrict operations or define additional stipulations in the permit, including those that affect the health of vegetation. Mowing of nurse crop or newly seeded areas that are not yet fully established will not be permitted. All work shall be performed between 30 minutes after sunrise and 30 minutes before sunset. Work that is performed between the road and ditch bottom requires traffic control. All personnel must wear approved safety apparel, which the Iowa DOT will provide for the applicant when the permit continue
Contrary to published reports, the Iowa Department of Transportation has not established an online driver’s license renewal system. Reports that a system took effect July 1 are inaccurate. Senate File 2338, an Act relating to government operations and efficiency and other related matters, contained a provision authorizing the Iowa DOT to begin online driver’s license renewal effective July 1; however, that bill was vetoed May 25. Because online driver’s license renewal is more cost effective to administer and convenient for the public, the Iowa DOT remains committed to establishing such a system in the future; however, no firm date has been set. The Iowa DOT is presently exploring options that may permit establishment of such a system without necessitating revisions to the Iowa Code. When a system is made available, the Iowa DOT will notify the public continue
The Iowa Transportation Museum is pleased to announce receipt of a grant for $25,000 from the Union Pacific Foundation. Brenda Mainwaring, the Union Pacific Company’s Director of Public Affairs for Iowa and Nebraska, one of Iowa’s and the nation’s leading transportation companies, a company instrumental in our nation’s historic development and success; presented a check to Museum President Gerry Schnepf and other Board members today in Des Moines, Iowa. The first of the new and rehabilitated buildings serving the Museum at the Spaulding Center for Transportation, at the site of the former Spaulding Carriage and Automotive Works in Grinnell, are about to be completed. They are now prepared to accept and develop exhibits for sharing with Iowans. The Union Pacific Company is helping lead the way by assisting this next step in development of this educational resource, including through the contribution of transportation related exhibit materials continue
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