AMES, Iowa – The temperatures are dropping, and we all know what’s coming next. With another winter season just around the corner, the Iowa Department of Transportation is focused on keeping the roads as clear as possible and giving motorists the information they need to make smarter safer travel decisions. Our people and equipment The department’s 101 maintenance garages employ 1,083 full-time equipment operators, mechanics, and supervisors, as well as hiring up to 633 temporary employees…