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DART scraps electric bus program

The photo above is one of the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority’s electric buses, which were introduced to the community in the fall of 2020 and went into service in early 2021. They were…
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Grimes signs deal with HIRTA for public transit service

Grimes has signed a contract with HIRTA Public Transit to begin providing service to residents after the city’s contract with the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority expires in June.

The Grimes City Council approved …

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Final approach

Kevin Foley looks at the new terminal under construction at the Des Moines International Airport on Wednesday from the airport’s parking garage. Foley, 67, is retiring after 11 years as the airport’s executive director. His…
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DART launches public input phase of system redesign with two concepts aimed at achieving sustainability

The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority has announced a series of public input opportunities this month as it continues to move forward with its redesign of the regional transit system.

Officials with DART today …

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DOT urges caution after record number of snowplow strikes during Feb. 12 storm

A record number of Iowa Department of Transportation snowplows were hit by vehicles during last Wednesday’s snowstorm, the Iowa DOT said in a news release.

There were 15 snowplow strikes during the Feb. 12 storm, …

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Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation reaches fundraising goal for DSM Airport terminal project

The Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation announced Tuesday that it reached its $4 million fundraising goal to provide public art for the new Des Moines International Airport terminal, set to open in early 2027. …

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Des Moines International Airport introduces Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program

The Des Moines International Airport announced the new Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program, joining an international initiative to support individuals with hidden disabilities. A press release said the program provides a subtle way for individuals with …

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Des Moines, suburban DART members reach agreement to work on public transit redesign

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Several member communities of Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority have agreed to work together to redesign public transit and remain members of the agency, they announced today.

According to a …

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Allegiant to begin offering nonstop flights from Des Moines to Boston, Jacksonville

Des Moines International Airport will begin offering nonstop flights to Boston and Jacksonville, Fla., next spring, bringing the number of routes offered through the airport to 33, the airport announced Tuesday. According to a news …

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Mulcahy named new Des Moines airport executive director

Brian Mulcahy, who has served as assistant executive director of the Des Moines International Airport for the past two years, will move into the top role with the retirement of Kevin Foley next spring, the …