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Mullenix named MPO executive director

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Dylan Mullenix has been named executive director of the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, the group announced today.

Mullenix, who has served in the role on an interim basis since May 2023, …

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Capital Crossroads leaders say new roadmap addresses ‘basic fundamental issues’ 

One of the first things leaders of the Central Iowa visioning initiative Capital Crossroads did when developing a 2040 roadmap for the region was call the Polk County Housing Trust Fund to plan a listening …

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A Closer Look: Kaity Patchett

Kaity Patchett’s first week as executive director of the Central Iowa region’s Capital Crossroads initiative was “appropriately overwhelming and extremely exciting.”

The 35-year-old said she is meeting key players and taking a deep dive into …

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FuseDSM holding panel event on transportation manufacturing sector

FuseDSM, an affiliate chamber of the Greater Des Moines Partnership, is holding its first Remake Program event on Jan. 30, featuring a panel discussion with leaders from Central Iowa’s transportation manufacturing sector. In 2023, FuseDSM, …

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DART approves land purchase agreement with city for new facility

A digital rendering of the proposed new DART maintenance garage to be built on Vandalia Road. The DART commission voted Tuesday to purchase the land from the city of Des Moines for $3.91 million. Image…
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Des Moines airport achieves milestone, serving 3 million passengers in 2023

Des Moines International Airport served a record 3,097,006 passengers in 2023, the highest number of passengers in a single year, according to airport officials. In December, the airport served 252,219 people, marking an 11.7% increase …

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Executive director search is underway for Des Moines Area MPO

The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) announced the search for a new executive director  in a news release. The position will lead regional transportation planning efforts, overseeing an anticipated $80 million investment in …

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DMACC breaks ground on $9M transportation institute

Des Moines Area Community College broke ground Tuesday on a new, $9 million DMACC Transportation Institute on Des Moines’ north side. The new facility will be named after DMACC alumnus and agribusiness executive Dennis Albaugh, …

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Airport completes runway intersection project

A project that Kevin Foley, executive director of the Des Moines International Airport, calls a critical improvement for the airport’s operation, has been completed.

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The reconstruction of the intersection of the airport’s two …

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A lot of work ahead: Airport director Foley talks next steps after voters approve bond issue for airport improvement project

A digital rendering of phase one of a new Des Moines International Airport terminal. Image provided by the Des Moines International Airport

Kevin Foley, the executive director of the Des Moines International Airport, let out …