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Big data = better transportation

Iowa Department of Transportation Director Paul Trombino and his friends at the Iowa Economic Development Authority have found a way to use big data to attract businesses, keep them here and save them a pile …

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UI researchers study texting, traffic in virtual reality

University of Iowa researchers are using a virtual street in the Hank Virtual Environments Lab to try to make streets safer. One element of the study: checking to see if texters crossing the digital byway …

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DMACC Foundation extends entrepreneurship contest deadline

The Des Moines Area Community College Foundation has extended the deadline for the first round of the DMACC Foundation Entrepreneurship Competition to May 29. The competition is open to DMACC students and alumni who live in Iowa …

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DART commission OKs bus rapid transit application

The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority commission on Tuesday approved an application for a $20 million federal grant that would help pay for the planned train-like bus rapid transit service between downtown and the …

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Dissension evident despite decision to pursue bus rapid transit grant

It turns out not all Greater Des Moines leaders are convinced that the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) should pursue bus rapid transit, widely seen as the next big thing in Greater Des …

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Des Moines moves forward with rail port planning

The Des Moines City Council on Monday evening unanimously passed a resolution approving a Request for Qualifications and Request for Proposals for the development of a rail port transloading facility in Des Moines. The facility …

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University Research

University Research Overview:

Every day, the professors and researchers at Iowa’s colleges and universities go to work on a series of projects and research efforts. Their work often gains high-praise within the educational community and …

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DOT plans work on U.S. 69 north of Ankeny

Two road construction projects on U.S. Highway 69 between Ankeny and Ames will require road closures and detours beginning Monday, May 4. The first project, from Ken Maril Road in Ames to Iowa Highway 210, …

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Rider Corner interchange topic of public meeting

Public comments on proposed improvements to the Iowa HIghway 141 interchange at Interstate 35/80, also called Rider Corner, will be taken during a meeting from 5 to 6:30 p.m. May 5 at the Giovannetti Community …

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United’s Hemispheres magazine features Iowa

United Airlines’ magazine, Hemispheres, is featuring Iowa business and innovation in its April edition.

 

The special supplement includes a snapshot of Iowa industries, with a nod to sharp growth in exports. A feature on …