Drake University recently launched its custom line of collegiate license plates in the state of Iowa. These are official Iowa license plates and can be used on passenger vehicles, trucks, tractors, trailers and travel trailers.
Numbered plates cost $25 and personalized plates cost $50, both with a $5 annual validation fee. You can apply through your county treasurer’s office or the Iowa Office of Vehicle Services, P.O. Box 9278, Des Moines, IA 50306-9278. The office can be reached by phone at 515-237-3110 or by e-mail at vehser@dot.iowa.gov.
More information, including applications and a photo of the Drake license plate, is available on the Iowa Department of Transportation’s website, http://www.iowadot.gov/mvd/ovs/plates/private.htm.