Many thousands of Iowans will be traveling long distances this Thanksgiving week and a few of them likely won't make it home. Brett Tjepkes, chief of the Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau, says too many motorists are giving in to the temptation to speed, and some are risking their own lives and … [Read more...]
State Trooper remembered for service to state and community
Hundreds of law officers filled the Waukon gymnasium today to say goodbye to State Trooper Ted Benda who died earlier this month after being in an accident on the way to a call. Iowa Public Safety Commissioner Stephen Bayens gave the eulogy. "We're saddened, but we are not robbed of joy, this is … [Read more...]
State Trooper to be laid to rest today
The funeral for Iowa State Patrol Trooper Ted Benda, who died following an accident, is today 11:00 a.m. at Waukon High School. Iowa Congresswoman, Ashley Hinson, spoke about Benda's death on the floor of the U.S. House Tuesday. "This is a devastating loss of a father, husband, son, friend, … [Read more...]
State Trooper dies from injuries suffered in crash
The Iowa State Patrol says a Trooper who was involved in an accident last week has died. The Patrol says Trooper Ted Benda's car crashed last Thursday as he was on his way to assist the Clayton County Sheriff's Office with a wanted suspect. He has been in the hospital since the accident and has … [Read more...]
State Trooper injured in crash near Postville
The Iowa State Patrol says a Trooper was critically injured and airlifted to the hospital after following a crash while he was responding to a call on Thursday night. Trooper Ted Benda was assisting the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office when he was involved in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 51 … [Read more...]
Trooper rides with trucker to find traffic violations during special enforcement
The last of five statewide Traffic Fatality Reduction Task Force special non-holiday enforcement efforts wraps up in the state today. Iowa State Patrol spokesman, Sergeant Alex Dinkla, says they used a new technique this morning in central Iowa. "We had a trooper who was in with a semi driver … [Read more...]
Law officers connect with community at Manchester ‘National Night Out’
Cities across the state hosted "National Night Out" events Tuesday and the event in Manchester was sponsored by the Delaware County “Back the Blue” group. Iowa State Patrol Public Resource Officer Jon Stickney, explains its goal. "It's a group that came together who throughout recent events in … [Read more...]
State Patrol: enjoy the holiday, drive safely
Thousands are expected to hit the roadways to celebrate summer and our country's independence this weekend. Iowa State Patrol spokesman, Sergeant Alex Dinkla, expects the predictions to be accurate. "The weather shows it's not going to be too hot, not too cold. So I think we are going to have a … [Read more...]
Woman hit and killed while walking on I-80 near Des Moines
A pedestrian walking on Interstate 80 near Des Moines was hit and killed by a car early this morning. The state patrol says the unidentified woman was walking in the traffic lane near mile marker 142 in Altoona when she was struck and killed around 4:15 a.m. No charges are filed against the … [Read more...]
State Troopers still seeing cases of excessive speed
The Iowa State Patrol is reporting yet another case of a driver traveling in excess of 100-miles-an-hour on an interstate highway. Patrol Trooper Ryan Devault, says the most recent case saw a trooper clocked a motorist on Interstate 29 in Fremont County traveling at 107. "There's really no excuse … [Read more...]