Sergeant Alex Dinkla

By popular request, here are the "outtakes" from last week’s distracted driving video. A little bit of chaos & a whole lot of laughs. 🎬😂 Why watch? Because even the serious stuff can use a human moment - and it’s a great reminder to keep your eyes on the road!

Members of DPS & Iowa State Patrol partnered with Grundy County Sheriff’s Office & givebluehope.org to honor Sgt. Jim Smith. Five years ago today, he gave his life serving Iowans. A memorial bench was donated in tribute to his service. Rest in peace, Sgt. Smith #462. 🇺🇸💙

UPDATE on the Amber Alert issued Sunday, April 5, 2026: the child has been located.

It's an active weather day ahead for Iowa! We expect the main round of severe storms from 2-11 PM with all hazards possible including wind, hail, and tornadoes. Isolated flash flooding is possible today with minor river rises in the coming days. Stay weather aware today!

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month Please put the Phone Down - Buckle Up - Drive Safe

NEWS📷 Expect to see extra law enforcement on the road from April 6-10 looking for drivers in violation of Iowa’s Hands-Free Law. Read more: dps.iowa.gov/press-releases

As a blizzard approached, a Hampton family’s child was without essential medicine that was stuck in Minnesota. In a swift cross-state effort, Trooper Hillyer met @MnDPS_MSP on I-35 to pick up and deliver the meds to the family, preventing the child's hospitalization. #Teamwork

@iowastatepatrol @TrooperTom209

Member Spotlight - March - Trooper Tom Williams

As excitement builds on the court, DCI's Special Enforcement Operations Bureau is reminding you to play it safe when placing bets online. Don’t let scammers win! Stay informed and protect yourself. Follow the link below to verify an operator is licensed: irgc.iowa.gov/licensing-info…

🚨 I-80 EAST CLOSURE UPDATE:

ISP Calls for Service: March 15, 2026 (9 AM - 9 PM) 149 Calls for Service 61 - Total Crashes Covered 52 - Property Damage 9 - Personal Injury 0 - Fatal 88 - Motorist Assist

District 6 - Spencer A video captured by Sgt Vince Kurtz on HWY 60 near Alton shows near whiteout conditions. Avoid travel if possible and stay safe. 511ia.org #iawx #BeWeatherAware

🚨SUNDAY, MARCH 15 ROAD CLOSURES!🚨Make plans for 2 closures this afternoon. Earlier rain on freezing pavements, heavy snow, and blizzard/whiteout conditions will make many roadways impassable. For more info. and and traveler shelter services/parking: iowadot.gov/news/2026-03-1…

See below for proactive road closures in Iowa…

Upcoming road closures! Be aware and plan accordingly! Or…better yet…stay safe and stay home!!!!

Current weather conditions from our partners with the Minnesota State Patrol! @MnDPS_MSP

Hazardous weather expected today! Blizzard warning for much of the state, plus dangerously low temperatures and wind chills tonight into tomorrow! Stay home if possible, and if so travel, be prepared if you get stranded! Spring is coming- just not today! @iowastatepatrol

🚨Winter Storm with gusts 50-60+ mph on Sunday 🚨 Rain transitions to snow across IA Sunday with heaviest snow across northern and eastern IA. NW winds will gusts 50-60+ mph, resulting in significant blowing and drifting of snow, even in areas with lower snow amounts. #iawx

Well done, 54th Basic!!! Thank you for remembering Trooper Ted Benda! #ISP313 #neverforgotten