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State supports airport work in Ankeny, Des Moines, Grinnell, Newton

The Iowa Transportation Commission this week approved the state’s new aviation plan that includes grants for airport improvements in Des Moines, Ankeny, Newton and Grinnell. Ankeny will receive $236,250 for a $525,000 apron grading and paving …

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Frontier announces winter flights to Phoenix

Frontier Airlines has announced three flights a week from Des Moines to Phoenix as part of its move to offer warm getaways from chilly locations, the airline announced. The flights to and from Phoenix will …

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Uber celebrating 1 millionth Iowa trip with special deals today

KCCI-TV: Uber announced it has now made 1 million trips in Iowa. The ride service said it is celebrating by offering 50 percent off rides today for those who enter a promotional code. The special will …

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DOT offers survey on long-range plans

The Iowa Department of Transportation is asking for your input on the state’s long-range plan for transportation, Iowa In Motion 2045. The report addresses federal requirements and helps set priorities for spending. It is updated …

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Delta flights delayed in Des Moines, worldwide

Des Moines Register: Delta Air Lines travelers in Des Moines airport were starting to move through airport security this morning after a system outage grounded planes across the globe. Delta said that systems were back online …

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Will Cedar Rapids’ rail dock project derail Des Moines’ transload facility?

Des Moines officials are re-evaluating the future of a planned rail freight transload facility on the city’s east side after the project was recently passed over for a federal transportation grant — at the same…
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NOTEBOOK: Downtown gets good reviews for walkability

Downtown Des Moines has enviable pedestrian sidewalks and walkways compared with many other urban areas. Now it just has to persuade residents to get out there and use them, says a walkability expert.

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D-Line shuttle gets $315K; Saturday service planned

The city of Des Moines has agreed to give $315,000 to the cash-strapped D-Line free shuttle service this year and next year after the transit agency agreed to add Saturday service.


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Pleasant Hill installs a bicycle repair station

The city of Pleasant Hill has installed a bicycle repair station at Copper Creek Lake Park, near the Grow-Play-Live bike racks. The station is equipped with an air pump and retractable tools. It is intended …

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Federal grant boosts Des Moines bridge projects

The city of Des Moines has received an $8 million federal transportation grant that will be used for a $22 million project to rebuild and replace downtown bridges. Under a program called Bridges to Opportunity: …