Event Details
Atlantic, Iowa
Cass County Community Center
805 West 10th St
Atlantic, Iowa
November 5, 2025
Registration/Check In starts at 8:00 am
Workshop starts at 8:30 am
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Description
Snow and ice control can be the most demanding, challenging and visible tasks performed by local public agencies. This workshop will cover many of the topics needed for operations staff to be prepared for the upcoming winter season. Some of the topics include
- Pre-season preparation,
- Snow removal on gravel and paved county roads
- Snow removal on city streets
- The use of salt and sand/salt mix
- Pre-trip inspection and
- Common snow ordinances, policies and procedures.
Speakers will include County Operator Instructors, City Instructors, DOT Maintenance Training Coordinator and Iowa LTAP staff.
Who Should Attend?
All public employees from cities and counties are invited to attend. Anyone who is involved in winter maintenance operations will especially benefit from this workshop.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this workshop, participants should be able to;
- Understand levels of service and priorities of streets and roads.
- Realize the importance of pre-trip inspections of snow removal equipment.
- Know when to use salt and sand/salt mixes.
- Pre-Season planning and policies.
Agenda
| Time | Event Details |
|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. | Registration/Breakfast Rolls |
| 8:30 a.m. | Welcome/Introduction |
| 8:45 a.m. | Pre-Season Planning - Levels of Service, Priority Routes |
| 9:15 a.m. | Round Table Discussions |
| 10:00 a.m. | Break |
| 10:15 a.m. | Snow Policies |
| 10:45 a.m. | County Snow and Ice Control Practices/Frost Boils |
| 11:45 a.m. | Lunch served on site |
| 12:30 p.m. | Round Table Review |
| 1:00 p.m. | Pre-Trip Inspection of Snow Removal Equipment |
| 2:00 p.m. | Break |
| 2:15 p.m. | City Snow and Ice Control Practices |
| 3:15 p.m. | Wrap Up |
For more information contact Paul Albritton, Iowa LTAP at 515-294-1231 or palbritt@iastate.edu