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Casey’s gives $100,000 to DMACC’s Transportation Institute

Casey’s made a $100,000 donation to the new DMACC Transportation Institute, whose goal is to train a new generation of truck drivers. The donation by the Ankeny-based company is another milestone for the new DMACC …

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Des Moines airport selects Departure Media as advertising partner

South Carolina-based airport advertising company Departure Media was named the winner of the advertising concessions contract at the Des Moines International Airport following a competitive bid process. The firm will manage the advertising program across …

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MPO seeks public comment on transportation safety plan

The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization is seeking public input as it develops a comprehensive safety plan to improve the safety of people driving, biking, walking and using public transit in the region. The …

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DART preparing for budget cuts as Des Moines commits to additional funds

A bus is parked outside DART Central Station in Des Moines. Business Record file photo

Leaders at Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority are continuing to fine-tune budget proposals they hope will soften the impact of cuts …

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MPO accepting public comment on transportation project funding

Residents of Greater Des Moines are invited to share their opinions on which of 26 local transportation projects they would like to see receive funding from the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization. The projects …

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Mullenix named MPO executive director

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Dylan Mullenix has been named executive director of the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, the group announced today.

Mullenix, who has served in the role on an interim basis since May 2023, …

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Capital Crossroads leaders say new roadmap addresses ‘basic fundamental issues’ 

One of the first things leaders of the Central Iowa visioning initiative Capital Crossroads did when developing a 2040 roadmap for the region was call the Polk County Housing Trust Fund to plan a listening …

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A Closer Look: Kaity Patchett

Kaity Patchett’s first week as executive director of the Central Iowa region’s Capital Crossroads initiative was “appropriately overwhelming and extremely exciting.”

The 35-year-old said she is meeting key players and taking a deep dive into …

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FuseDSM holding panel event on transportation manufacturing sector

FuseDSM, an affiliate chamber of the Greater Des Moines Partnership, is holding its first Remake Program event on Jan. 30, featuring a panel discussion with leaders from Central Iowa’s transportation manufacturing sector. In 2023, FuseDSM, …

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DART approves land purchase agreement with city for new facility

A digital rendering of the proposed new DART maintenance garage to be built on Vandalia Road. The DART commission voted Tuesday to purchase the land from the city of Des Moines for $3.91 million. Image…