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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 …

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Iowa awarded $97 million in federal funds for railroads, supporting infrastructure

Iowa railroads and supporting manufacturers will receive $97 million from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to replace aging rail infrastructure and equipment in Central and Eastern Iowa. According to a news release from …

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Foley to retire as airport’s executive director in April

Kevin Foley has announced that he will retire as executive director of the Des Moines International Airport Authority, effective April 4, 2025.

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The announcement was made in a news release this morning, in …

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IDOT approves $3M grant to Boone for roadway improvements

The city of Boone will receive a grant for $3,025,530 to support improvements to an existing roadway and for the construction of a new road to support the planned Daisy Brand facility and other growth …

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DART commission votes to hire consultant for Reimagine DART system redesign

A DART bus is parked at DART’s Central Station in downtown Des Moines. The agency’s commission voted Tuesday to hire a consultant to guide its Reimagine DART system redesign. The process will continue through December…
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Envision Iowa: Think Tank: What are the experts saying about Iowa’s infrastructure investment needs?

In order for leaders to position Iowa’s organizations for success in a post-pandemic environment, we need a strong and solid infrastructure to support a healthy business climate. In the third and final virtual Envision Iowa …