Iowa rest areas get adult changing rooms to help caregivers of people with disabilities

The Iowa Department of Transportation is in the process of modifying all larger rest areas across the state after hearing concerns from families about the accessibility of the restrooms.

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Madyson Gomez

The Iowa Interstate Rest Area is seen in on I-80 in Johnson County on Monday, Jan. 30, 2023. Iowa rest areas are getting adult changing rooms to help caregivers of people with disabilities.

Sofia Mamakos, News Reporter