Biweekly #139

Motor Grader Operator Workshops, Wednesday, 5/13 (Webster City); Thursday, 5/14 (Holstein); Wednesday, 5/27 (Atlantic); Thursday, 5/28 (Osceola); and Tuesday, 6/2 (Ainsworth) – This workshop program is led by a team of experienced instructors who teach others efficient and safe operating practices. The classroom session includes instruction and presentations, primarily focuses on blading techniques for different tasks, roadway/roadside cross section elements, safety, and equipment. Participants are often from several cities or counties, which promotes discussion and exchange of ideas and techniques. Registration and more information about the workshops can be found at the event page.

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Using the Potential for Crash Reduction (PCR) Tool for Local Safety Project Funding, Thursday, 5/14 at 12:00 PM – With 10 years of statewide individual crash data updated daily on the Iowa Crash Analysis Tool (ICAT), the Potential for Crash Reduction (PCR) tool helps counties, cities, and metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs)/regional planning affiliations (RPAs) to screen their network by consolidating this crash data to intersections and segments, and comparing these locations to other similar locations in the same category and statewide. Once locations with a high or medium PCR level are identified, crash patterns can be reviewed to select countermeasures for site-specific or systemic improvements. More information and registration for this webinar can be found at the event page.

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ICEA Mid-Year Conference (ICEA), Thursday, 7/9 (Ames) – The Iowa County Engineers Association (ICEA) Mid-Year Conference is held every July in Ames, Iowa. It is an opportunity for county engineers and their staff to gather information about subjects and activities that can improve their efficiency and effectiveness. Attendance at this event is limited to Iowa Secondary Roads Department staff and related personnel, along with related Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)-Iowa Division staff. There is also a pre-conference golf outing on Wednesday, 7/8, with a separate registration link. More information and registration for the conference and the separate golf outing can be found at the event page.

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Equipment Loan Program, This is a reminder that Iowa LTAP has an equipment loan program that offers local agencies the free use of various devices that assist in managing aspects of roadway signing and infrastructure safety. The devices in our program include a sign retroreflectometer, digital ball bank meters, wood piling test kit, speed feedback signs, speed and volume data collectors, and a pavement marking retroreflectometer. To learn more about the devices offered and to find the form to request this equipment, please visit the Equipment Loan Program page.

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• Best Practices for Paving in Extreme Temperatures – Hot and Cold Weather Paving (CP Tech Center), Tuesday, 5/12 at 12:00 PM – This webinar focuses on best practices for paving in cold and hot weather. Often, concrete contractors are faced with less-than-ideal paving conditions, from cold and wet weather to hot and dry. Hear from two experts with field experience paving under these conditions about best practices for achieving successful results under extreme environmental conditions. Registration and more information can be found at the event page.
• RCC Pavement Design and Construction: Best Practices and Benefits (CP Tech Center), Wednesday, 5/27 at 11:00 AM – This presentation provides an overview of roller-compacted concrete (RCC) pavement systems, including their historical development, current applications, and performance characteristics. Key topics include the benefits and limitations of RCC, mixture proportioning, structural design practices, construction techniques, quality control testing procedures, and other critical considerations for achieving successful installations. This is a one-hour presentation with the remaining time reserved for questions and discussion. Registration and more information can be found at the event page.

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• MidAMX 2026 (American Public Works Association [APWA] Mid Am Expo), Wednesday–Friday, 5/13–5/15 (Overland Park, KS)
• Iowa State Association of Counties (ISAC) Annual Conference, Wednesday–Friday, 8/19–8/21 (Des Moines)
• MINK Conference, Wednesday & Thursday, 9/16 & 9/17 (St. Joseph, MO)
• Iowa Streets and Roads Workshop and Conference, Tuesday–Thursday, 9/22–9/24 (Des Moines)
• APWA Winter Maintenance Supervisor Certificate, Tuesday, 9/22 (Cedar Rapids)
• APWA Winter Maintenance Operator Certificate and Iowa State Snow Roadeo, Wednesday–Thursday, 9/23–9/24 (Cedar Rapids)
• APWA Iowa Chapter Fall Conference, Wednesday–Friday, 10/7–10/9 (Ames)
• ICEA Annual Conference, Wednesday–Friday, 12/2–12/4 (Des Moines)