July 7, 2021
Rural Intersection Safety
07/07/21
As we progress through summer in rural Iowa, growing crops can increase the risk of crashes at rural intersections or driveways. By this time of year, most corn is five to six feet tall or more. This tall crop can block the view at rural intersections. According to statistics from the Iowa DOT there are nearly 20,000 intersections on Iowa roadways that do not have any stop or yield signs. That accounts for approximately 12% of all intersections in the state. These are called “uncontrolled” intersections. These intersections are governed by the “Right-of- Way-Rule”. This rule states that vehicles approaching the intersection must yield to vehicles already in the intersection. If two vehicles are approaching the intersection at the same time, the vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right.
In 2020 there were 413 crashes at uncontrolled Iowa roadway intersections where vision was obscured. Of those crashes, 88 resulted in injuries and 5 resulted in fatalities.
Marshall County has both uncontrolled intersections as well as many controlled by stop or yield signs in the rural areas. Drivers should remember that growing crops can block view of other vehicles and should approach intersections with caution. Drivers should not rely on seeing dust on gravel roads as an indicator of other vehicles nearing an intersection since many environmental conditions or various vehicle sizes and speeds can reduce or eliminate dust. If unsure, it is best for drivers to slow and be prepared to stop at an intersection if needed.
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office is committed to keeping our roadways safe.
For further information contact:
Chief Deputy Ben Veren
Marshall County Sheriff’s Office
bveren@marshallcountyia.gov
July 26, 2021
June 24, 2021
On Sunday, June 27 from 12:00PM to 4:00PM child passenger safety technicians with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office and Marshalltown Police Department will be hosting a child seat safety checkup event at Fareway located at 102 W Anson St. This event will be co-sponsored Fareway and Child Abuse Prevention Services of Marshalltown. Technicians will be available to check child safety seats to make sure they properly fit the vehicle and child as well as ensuring correct and safe installation. They will also be checking seats to make sure they are not expired or recalled. Techs will work with parents or caregivers to educate them on correct installation as well as offer tips to aid with proper installation. They will also be able to answer general questions about child passenger safety. This is a good opportunity to learn about different seat options and transitioning to different seats as your child grows and develops. Informational handouts will be available for caregivers.
June 8, 2021
Marshall County, Iowa – June 8th, 2021 – Father’s Day should be a time to celebrate, but it can also be one of the deadliest on the roads. The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office is joining Iowa’s statewide Traffic Fatality Reduction Task Force in an effort to reduce deaths on Iowa roadways. As part of that effort Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, will be conducting a special enforcement initiative geared toward reduction of impaired drivers leading into Father’s Day week.June 3, 2021
April 28, 2021
The Mid Iowa Drug Task Force destroys over 1000 pounds of unused medications collected over the last 18 months during the annual Drug Take Back initiative that took place this April.
April 23, 2021
United States Attorney's Office-Southern DistrictMarch 10, 2021
On March 10, 2021, agents with the Mid-Iowa Drug Task Force served a narcotics search warrant at 1509 Marion St Apartment F2 in Marshalltown, Iowa after an investigation involving suspected drug use and sales taking place at this residence.
