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Starting Tuesday, July 1, Iowa's Hands-Free law becomes effective. Here's what you need to know… #HandsFree

The Devastation of Speed display is at Goodguys this weekend, showing what a 2014 Chevy Camaro looked like BEFORE and AFTER a fatality crash involving 3 teens with speeds up to 150 mph. #SpeedKills #GoneTooSoon

Good times had at Goodguys this weekend! Patrolling in style around the Iowa State Fairgrounds 😎 Goodguys Rod & Custom

Member Spotlight - July - Trooper Hunter Gehrke

👉Stay informed - Thunderstorms will blossom across Iowa thru this evening, & overnight. Initial evening storms will have the potential of becoming severe containing damaging winds, hail, & potentially a few tornadoes. Heavy rain will accompany these storms. #iawx #BeWeatherAware

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RAGBRAI Day 1 Route - Orange City to Milford RAGBRAI

🚴‍♂️ RAGBRAI Day 2 Alert! Riders leave Okoboji and head to Estherville today — with a historic first: the route dips into Minnesota! 🇺🇸🚲 To stay safe, please use alternate routes if driving in the area. Let’s keep roads clear and riders safe! #RAGBRAI2025 #ShareTheRoad

.RAGBRAI Day 2 Route - Milford to Estherville

So much happens behind the scenes to keep events like this safe for everyone. From the people administering CPR to Trooper Flaherty with the AED — their quick actions saved a life yesterday. We’re incredibly grateful.

RAGBRAI Day 3 Route - Estherville to Forest City

"Unity is strength... when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved." – Mattie Stepanek RAGBRAI

.RAGBRAI Day 4 Route - Forest City to Iowa Falls

Traffic safety goes beyond enforcement; it involves community care. Trooper McKim stopped a truck & found a toddler unrestrained in the front seat. Knowing the risk, he took the family to the district office, where he & Trooper Gardner provided and installed a car seat for them.

Come out to the 2025 ⁦⁦Iowa State Fair⁩ and stop by the Hall of Law and check out the ⁦Iowa State Patrol⁩ and ⁦Iowa Department of Public Safety⁩ other divisions. Come visit with us and check out our display and kids zone! We have HANDS FREE flyers to inform you of the new law!!!

Stop by the Hall of Law at the Iowa State Fair to see a patrol car, meet a Trooper, and get some fun swag! #iowastatefair2025

🐾 Stop by the Varied Industries Building at the Iowa State Fair to meet Trooper Dog! 🐶 Come say hello and take a picture, just like these visitors did this morning! #IowaStateFair #TrooperDog

Iowa State Fair "Kid Find" wristbands can be found at all Information booths, the Public Safety Building, the Hall of Law and the Des Moines Radio Group. Wristbands are sponsored by Goodwill Industries, STAR 102.5, the Iowa State Fair Police and the Iowa State Patrol.

Thanks to everyone who helped make the 2025 Iowa State Fair so great! See you all again next year! #FairSweetFair 📸: Sgt Josh Missman