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Des Moines airport adds nonstop flight to Sarasota

Allegiant Air plans seasonal nonstop flights between Des Moines International Airport and Sarasota, Fla., beginning Nov. 23. The flights will be twice a week. The Des Moines airport now offers 22 nonstop routes. Allegiant serves …

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Ankeny I-35/East First Street interchange to close beginning late Tuesday

An upcoming highway ramp closure could cause a few weeks of headaches for Ankeny commuters. The next phase of the Interstate 35/East First Street interchange project in Ankeny requires closing the East First Street entrance …

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IWD investigates trucking company’s closure

Iowa Workforce Development is investigating Lakeville Motor Express Trucking after the company closed its doors without issuing a notice to workers that is required by state law, the agency said. IWD also is encouraging laid-off workers …

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Locust Street bridge likely won’t reopen until spring 2020

Concrete was poured Monday for a second pier for the Locust Street bridge. Work on the $9.8 million project was delayed for four months because of high water in the Des Moines River.To see more …

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NOTEBOOK: Des Moines to host historic Big Boy locomotive on Aug. 1

 

With our desks at the Business Record situated about 50 feet away from the railroad tracks downtown, it’s an understatement to say that trains are an integral part of every workday. But every once …

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10th public art bus unveiled in downtown Des Moines

The Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation and the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) have unveiled Des Moines’ 10th public art bus as part of the Project Spaces initiative, which places contemporary works …

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Cedar Rapids airport posts record month; passengers up almost 20%

Cedar Rapids Gazette:  A total of 127,333 passengers boarded commercial flights, up 19.5% from June 2018 and the highest number of boardings in a single month. The June figure is 4.6% more than the number …

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DART, HIRTA team to offer vanpools

The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority and the Heart of Iowa Regional Transit Agency are teaming to expand vanpool service in Boone, Dallas, Jasper, Madison, Marion, Story and Warren Counties under DART’s RideShare program. …

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NOTEBOOK: Mandelbaum praises Fleur sidewalks

Somehow this city has run for decades without sidewalks along Fleur Drive, a major commercial corridor and home to hotels, shops, restaurants and the airport.

Some, including City Councilman Josh Mandelbaum, have long considered that …

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Heartland Express reports strong 2Q earnings

Corridor Business Journal: Heartland Express today reported 23% higher earnings per share for its second fiscal quarter. North Liberty-based Heartland reported quarterly earnings per share of 27 cents, up from 22 cents in the year-earlier quarter. …