The Iowa State Patrol was busy on the roads yesterday, December 28, 2025. A heavy day of travel after the holidays mixed with winter weather made driving conditions near impossible in some areas of the state. I-35 from Ames to the northern state border were closed Sunday and are expected to open back up some time this afternoon, Monday December 29th.
On Sunday, December 28th, between 6 a.m. to Monday, December 29th at 8 a.m., troopers responded to 193 calls for service statewide.
That included 37 traffic crashes, with 24 resulting in property damage, 12 causing personal injuries, and one fatal crash. Troopers also assisted motorists throughout the day and night, completing 156 motorist assists for drivers who needed help on Iowa roadways.
Thankfully, Southeast Iowa did not experience the same road conditions as much of the northern half of the state.
The Iowa State Patrol continues to remind drivers to slow down, watch road conditions, and stay focused behind the wheel as winter travel continues. You can visit 511ia.org or call 511 for the latest road conditions across the state of Iowa.