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St. Patrick’s Day Parade may cause downtown delays

If you’re not planning on wearing the green tomorrow, you may be seeing red unless you plan ahead. The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick’s annual parade through downtown Des Moines will begin at noon Thursday …

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A Closer Look: Todd Ashby


What drew you to this position?

Previously I had a similar position as an assistant director of transportation down at the MPO in Kansas City. I had been involved in transportation for a long time …

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DART to hold public meeting on D-Line shuttle

The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) will hold a public meeting Thursday at 11:30 a.m. in room 116 at the state Capitol to discuss a reduction in the D-Line downtown shuttle.

Starting next …

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RISE grants support Johnston, Polk City projects

The Iowa Transportation Commission on Tuesday approved an amended Revitalize Iowa’s Sound Economy (RISE) grant application submitted by the city of Johnston. An additional $1.38 million was approved for a total award of up to …

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Branstad appoints Transportation 2020 commission

Gov. Terry Branstad on Tuesday appointed 12 individuals to the Governor’s Transportation 2020 Citizen Advisory Commission. The commission will provide input into the finalization of a study of road use tax revenue that could shape …

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Poll: 30 percent of younger drivers send text messages behind wheel

If the person in the lane next to you appears to be under the age of 30, you might want to be alert.

A new poll shows that young drivers are more likely to use …

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REG biodiesel ready for delivery from Sinclair terminal

Sinclair Oil Corp. is shipping biodiesel produced by Ames-based Renewable Energy Group Inc., the companies have announced. Sinclair Oil is supplying clear and dyed biodiesel from its Fort Madison terminal. Renewable Energy Group is the …

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MPO survey: People are in favor of higher gas tax, passenger rail funding


Nearly 82 percent of people support government funding for passenger rail to and through Iowa, according to a recent survey done by the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), and approximately 70 percent supported …

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New Ankeny interchange gives city a direction


Construction has started on an interchange that Ankeny officials believe can ease traffic issues and spur development in the northern part of the city.

A new Interstate 35 interchange at Northeast 36th Street is expected …

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MPO seeks feedback on gas prices

The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization is seeking feedback on whether rising gas prices will change area residents’ driving habits.

The group’s survey asks a yes-or-no question and provides space for feedback. To take …