by Radio Iowa Contributor | Sep 10, 2020 | Crime & Courts, Education, News
Some Iowa schools have only been back in session a few days and there are already multiple reports of vehicles passing stopped school buses. Iowa State Patrol Trooper John Farley says it’s a recurring problem as motorists break the law by passing a stopped bus...
by Dar Danielson | Jul 16, 2020 | Fires/Accidents/Disasters, News
The leader of the Iowa State Patrol joined his counterparts from Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and Arkansas to announced a joint effort to crack down on excessive speed. Colonel Nathan Fulk spoke about the issue today at a Missouri Department of Transportation facility....
by Dar Danielson | Jul 2, 2020 | Crime & Courts, News
Several state agencies are getting together to try and put the brakes on some of the drivers in the state who have been taking advantage of reduced traffic on the roadways to push the speed limit. State Patrol spokesman Sergeant Alex Dinkla says, “The big norm...
by Radio Iowa Contributor | May 5, 2020 | Crime & Courts, News
The Iowa State Patrol reports what they say is an alarming number of motorists being stopped for driving in excess of 100 miles- an-hour. Public information officer Sergeant Alex Dinkla says troopers have seen a 52% increase over a four-year period for speeds of...
by Radio Iowa Contributor | Jan 30, 2020 | Crime & Courts, Fires/Accidents/Disasters, News
The Iowa State Patrol has unveiled a squadron of drones which leaders say can help minimize highway disruptions and provide quicker clearances of crash scenes. Troopers are incorporating a new Small Unmanned Aircraft System into their technical crash investigation...