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Berkshire invests more in private jet industry

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. has invested $9.6 billion into the struggling private jet industry, betting its purchase of 425 planes will pay off in the future.

Berkshire’s purchase set a record in terms of private plane …

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DART plans major service changes to take effect Sunday

Several major service changes to Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) routes will take effect on Sunday, affecting riders using express routes, on-call services and the D-line in downtown Des Moines.

The changes are …

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Des Moines airport adding security lane

Des Moines International Airport and the Transportation Security Administration are constructing an additional security lane to alleviate an added demand from increases in passengers in the last few months.

Kevin Foley, general manager of the …

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Des Moines remains among highest-price Midwest airport

Des Moines International Airport officials expect the arrival of Southwest Airlines to make a dent in high airfares. For 2011, though, Des Moines remained one of the most expensive airports within driving distance for Iowans. …

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Des Moines airfares up in 2011; overall spot in rankings improves

The average price of a flight out of Des Moines International Airport went up last year, but Des Moines’ spot in the national rankings improved.   The average itinerary price to fly out of Des…
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DART to discuss service changes at 10 open houses this month

The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) will hold 10 open houses this month to give an overview and answer questions about service changes that take effect on June 10. Changes include a 13 …

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Iowa Transportation Commission releases long-term plan

The Iowa Transportation Commission yesterday approved a long-term planning project.

The plan, “Iowa Motion – Planning Ahead 2040,” will provide direction for aviation, bicycle and pedestrian transit, highway transit, public transit, rail and waterways, the …

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Reconnecting America CEO to discuss passenger rail on May 24

John Robert Smith, CEO of Reconnecting America, will discuss “Passenger Trains and What They Can Do for Iowa,” on May 24 from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at Embassy Suites on the River in downtown Des …

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No state funding for DART rapid transit line

Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) officials found out yesterday that state money is off the table for a proposed bus rapid transit (BRT) line.

An infrastructure bill in the Iowa Legislature included a …

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U.S. Airways to begin direct D.C. flights

U.S. Airways tomorrow will begin operating two new daily flights from Des Moines International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The new flights, which were previously announced by the airline in February, will depart …