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Indy developer to start on former Register and Tribune building

The resolution of a financing hiccup should allow a July 1 kickoff of the redevelopment of the former Register and Tribune building in downtown Des Moines, according to a report to the Des Moines City …

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GDM Partnership moves to save bus rapid transit

The Greater Des Moines Partnership has formed a new business group to gauge support — financial and otherwise — for a troubled proposal to establish the area’s first bus rapid transit service.

 

The Partnership …

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DART commission elects new officers

Windsor Heights City Councilman Steve Peterson has been elected chairman of the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority commission. Peterson represents Clive, West Des Moines and Windsor Heights on the panel, which supervises the DART …

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DOT releases new road map

 

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The Iowa Department of Transportation has released its 2015-2016 road map, on paper, on the Internet and through a mobile app. Hundreds of updates were made for the map, which also …

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DART drivers win bus ‘rodeo’ event

Four drivers from the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) were among the place-winners at the DART Bus Roadeo at Southridge Mall on Saturday and will compete in the state finals on June 13. …

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Delta to add Des Moines service to Salt Lake City

Delta has announced it will add round-trip service between Des Moines International Airport and Salt Lake City beginning Sept. 1. The daily flight will be on Delta Connection on a 76-seat E-176, departing at 5:15 …

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Des Moines gas prices hold steady as holiday weekend arrives

Greater Des Moines’ average gas prices remained steady in the week leading to the Memorial Day weekend, AAA reported. Ethanol was averaging $2.59 over the past week, but was $2.40 a month ago. In Cedar Rapids, ethanol …

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DART delays bus rapid transit; here’s why

The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority has decided not to apply for a federal grant that was supposed to provide most of the startup cash for $25 million, train-like bus rapid transit service amid …

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The Photo Issue: Seeking nominations

 

Do you know a business leader who has an interesting talent, hobby or skill?

 

We’re searching for the business leaders to feature photographically in the 2015 Photo Issue edition of the Business Record, …

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Transportation news: Interactive construction map, a call for bridge repairs, and I-80 ramps

It’s a busy morning for Iowa transportation news. Here’s a look at what’s happening:

The Iowa Department of Transportation has posted an interactive map that will help motorists avoid road construction delays beginning with this weekend’s Memorial…