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Strategic partnership adds Lyft rides to insurer’s travel coverage

Travel insurer Generali Global Assistance today announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with ride-hailing company Lyft to add Lyft rides as part of its suite of travel insurance services. Generali Global, which …

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DART riders donate $3,250 during Fares for Food Day

The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority collected $3,250 in donations from riders during its annual Fares for Food Day. DART CEO Elizabeth Presutti presented a check Wednesday to the Polk County supervisors at the …

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Des Moines air traffic up 2.9 percent in November

Des Moines International Airport continues to enjoy a strong business year, with passenger traffic rising 2.9 percent in November. The count of passengers getting on and off planes in Des Moines is up 5.2 percent …

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ISU, DOT look for ways to build bridges faster

Iowa State University’s Bridge Engineering Center has received a $2.1 million grant for research into how to build bridges faster. Working with the Iowa Department of Transportation and others, ISU hopes to apply research results …

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Airport’s local-focused new gift shops, restaurants to sell craft beer, Raygun, Prada

Des Moines International Airport’s restaurants, bars and gift shops will get a massive overhaul between now and November 2017 to set up new operations that will combine plenty of local flavor with some cosmopolitan touches.…
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For drivers, Iowa can’t be beat

#NotToBrag, but Iowa is the best state in which to be a driver, according to financial information website Bankrate.com, which evaluated 50 U.S. states based on several factors that affect drivers, including commute time, annual insurance …

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DART to donate Thursday fares to food program

The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) plans to donate all cash fares paid on Thursday to Partnership for Hunger-Free Polk County, which supports food pantries in the community. Donations will be accepted in …

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VIDEO: Levy details disruptive technologies in transportation

At our recent Power Breakfast on transportation issues, panelist Kerty Levy shared some examples of disruptive technologies that could make air travel easier. They included a security tunnel that could replace the line-producing system we …

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Lowe named DOT interim director

Gov. Terry Branstad today named Iowa Department of Transportation veteran Mark Lowe as DOT interim director. He replaces Paul Trombino, who resigned effective today. Lowe has directed the motor vehicle division since 2009. He previously …

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Airport update: Doggy bathroom project nixed; TSA uses Twitter to keep knives off planes

Des Moines International Airport will save about $96,000 after a local woman gave officials a way out of a $100,000 requirement to build a doggy bathroom inside the terminal.   Airport Executive Director and General…