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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 …

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MPO seeks input on priority safety improvements

The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization is asking the public to identify top priority safety improvements as part of the development of its Comprehensive Safety Action Plan. On the MPO’s website, the public can …

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MPO asks for public feedback in long-range, 2050 transportation plan

The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization has opened the public comment and feedback period for its 25-year transportation plan, “Mobilizing Tomorrow.” The MPO updates the plan every five years to address changing transportation needs …

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Grant will support efforts to safely train more CDL holders, including those from underrepresented populations

The Transportation Institute at Des Moines Area Community College is getting a $127,400 grant from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to pay tuition for some students pursuing a commercial driver’s license, or CDL, according …

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Des Moines receives $13 million for street safety improvements

A $13 million Safe Streets and Roads for All grant has been awarded to the city of Des Moines by the U.S. Department of Transportation, according to a news release. Des Moines, which was one …

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Direct flight to Philadelphia returns to Des Moines airport

The Des Moines International Airport announced Friday that American Airlines will reintroduce a direct flight from Des Moines to Philadelphia after an almost five-year hiatus. The route will operate twice daily starting in June 2025, …

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