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Ruan and Hawkeye Community College announce new partnerships

Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier: Ruan and Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo announced a new partnership for driver hiring and training. Ruan recently donated two driver simulators to Hawkeye for its Regional Transportation Training Center. Additionally, the college …

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DART fair shuttle sets record

The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority provided a record 253,217 rides to and from this year’s Iowa State Fair. DART’s previous record for the shuttle, which begin in 2006, was 242,081 rides in 2015. …

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Airport traffic up 7.6% in July

Des Moines International Airport drew 268,961 passengers in July, up 7.6% from the same month last year. Allegiant Air posted the biggest percentage increase at 23.5%. Year to date, the passenger count is up 8.2% …

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Des Moines airport adds nonstop flight to Sarasota

Allegiant Air plans seasonal nonstop flights between Des Moines International Airport and Sarasota, Fla., beginning Nov. 23. The flights will be twice a week. The Des Moines airport now offers 22 nonstop routes. Allegiant serves …

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Ankeny I-35/East First Street interchange to close beginning late Tuesday

An upcoming highway ramp closure could cause a few weeks of headaches for Ankeny commuters. The next phase of the Interstate 35/East First Street interchange project in Ankeny requires closing the East First Street entrance …

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IWD investigates trucking company’s closure

Iowa Workforce Development is investigating Lakeville Motor Express Trucking after the company closed its doors without issuing a notice to workers that is required by state law, the agency said. IWD also is encouraging laid-off workers …

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Locust Street bridge likely won’t reopen until spring 2020

Concrete was poured Monday for a second pier for the Locust Street bridge. Work on the $9.8 million project was delayed for four months because of high water in the Des Moines River.To see more …

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NOTEBOOK: Des Moines to host historic Big Boy locomotive on Aug. 1

 

With our desks at the Business Record situated about 50 feet away from the railroad tracks downtown, it’s an understatement to say that trains are an integral part of every workday. But every once …

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10th public art bus unveiled in downtown Des Moines

The Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation and the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) have unveiled Des Moines’ 10th public art bus as part of the Project Spaces initiative, which places contemporary works …

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Cedar Rapids airport posts record month; passengers up almost 20%

Cedar Rapids Gazette:  A total of 127,333 passengers boarded commercial flights, up 19.5% from June 2018 and the highest number of boardings in a single month. The June figure is 4.6% more than the number …