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Iowans Encouraged to Participate in DEA’s 30th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
DES MOINES, Iowa – The Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) is encouraging Iowans to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, April 25, 2026.
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April 16, 2026
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Statewide Hands-Free Traffic Enforcement Results
DES MOINES, Iowa — For Distracted Driving Awareness Month, GTSB partnered with law enforcement agencies statewide to enforce Iowa's Hands-Free Driving Law.
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April 14, 2026
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Iowans Asked to Comment on Iowa’s Application to the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program
DES MOINES, Iowa - The Iowa Department of Public Safety, Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) seeks public comment.
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April 10, 2026
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Amber Alert: Waterloo, IA Cancelled
Waterloo, IA - The Amber Alert for a 12-yer-old girl has been cancelled. Missing person has been located.
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April 5, 2026
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Statewide Hands-Free Traffic Enforcement Project
DES MOINES, Iowa — Expect to see extra law enforcement on the road from April 6-10 looking for drivers in violation of Iowa’s Hands-Free Law.
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March 25, 2026
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Safe Driving Takes More Than Luck This St. Patrick's Day
DES MOINES, Iowa - The Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) wants drivers to remember: Safe Driving Takes More Than Luck.
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March 9, 2026
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Endangered Person Advisory: Cumming, IA
Cumming, Iowa - The Warren County Sheriff’s Office and DCI are issuing an Endangered Person Advisory for 78-year-old Cheryl Anderson.
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March 4, 2026
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Iowa State Patrol Investigates Bus Crash
CALHOUN COUNTY, Iowa - On February 11, 2026, shortly after 11:00 am, the Iowa State Patrol responded to a single-vehicle crash on Highway 4.
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February 11, 2026
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DCI Files Charges in Iowa State Penitentiary Stabbing
FORT MADISON, Iowa – The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) has filed criminal charges against two inmates at the Iowa State Penitentiary.
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February 6, 2026
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Application For FFY27 Traffic Safety Funding Now Open
DES MOINES, Iowa - GTSB administers federal highway safety funds for the State of Iowa and is offering an opportunity to apply for funding.
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February 2, 2026
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