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MPO asks for comments on transportation plan

Greater Des Moines residents may now comment on a draft of the region’s long-range transportation plan.

Mobilizing Tomorrow gets an update every five years. The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization is setting goals for …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Sep 26, 2019
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Federal money coming to Iowa to help repair bridges

Radio Iowa: The Iowa Department of Transportation has been awarded federal money from two programs to help repair bridges across the state. One program provides states money to repair the driving surface of bridges; Iowa got …
By BPC Staff | Sep 18, 2019
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Grinnell to add Zipcar service

Grinnell College and Zipcar are bringing the car-sharing network to campus and the rest of town. 

Zipcar is popular among people who don’t want to own a car, but need one for occasional trips. 

Grinnell College sees the …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Sep 10, 2019
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Ready to roll? United Way’s Day of Action to take place Sept. 10

Approximately 5,000 volunteers from 36 companies plan to participate in United Way of Central Iowa’s annual Day of Action on Sept. 10, the largest day of volunteer service in Central Iowa. Among the planned activities, …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Sep 6, 2019
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Improvements planned for Hickman and N.W. 128th Street intersection

Hickman Road will be widened to six lanes at Northwest 128th Street, Clive officials said in a recent news release. In addition, the Iowa Department of Transportation will construct dual left turn and single right …
By BPC Staff | Sep 4, 2019
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DART may seek proposals for e-scooters

The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority may ask private vendors if they are interested in setting up a network of electric scooters in downtown Des Moines, and perhaps eventually in West Des Moines and …
By PERRY BEEMAN | Sep 3, 2019
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Cedar Rapids council stops Cargill rail yard in its tracks for now

Cedar Rapids Gazette: A hotly contested plan for building a Cargill rail yard near a blue-collar neighborhood in Cedar Rapids failed Tuesday evening in a rare split between the City Council and city staff. The council …
By BPC Staff | Aug 28, 2019
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DMACC begins free DART bus service for all students, staff

Des Moines Area Community College students now ride free on DART buses, under a new agreement between the community college and DART. The agreement, which also enables all DMACC employees to ride any route free, …
By BPC Staff | Aug 28, 2019
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NOTEBOOK – One Good Read: Self-driving cars get test in rain

Waymo is testing its self-driving cars in Florida’s substantial rain, engadget reports. The Chrysler Pacificas and Jaguar I-Paces will have their cameras, radar and other guidance systems checked. “Heavy rain can create a lot of noise …
By PERRY BEEMAN | Aug 28, 2019
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Heartland Express acquires Wisconsin tractor, trailer business

Cedar Rapids Gazette: North Liberty-based Heartland Express announced its acquisition of Millis Transfer and its related companies for approximately $150 million, including debt. A dry van operator headquartered in Black River Falls, Wis., Millis Transfer operates …
By BPC Staff | Aug 27, 2019