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Des Moines gas prices hold steady as holiday weekend arrives

Greater Des Moines’ average gas prices remained steady in the week leading to the Memorial Day weekend, AAA reported. Ethanol was averaging $2.59 over the past week, but was $2.40 a month ago. In Cedar Rapids, ethanol …

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DART delays bus rapid transit; here’s why

The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority has decided not to apply for a federal grant that was supposed to provide most of the startup cash for $25 million, train-like bus rapid transit service amid …

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The Photo Issue: Seeking nominations

 

Do you know a business leader who has an interesting talent, hobby or skill?

 

We’re searching for the business leaders to feature photographically in the 2015 Photo Issue edition of the Business Record, …

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Transportation news: Interactive construction map, a call for bridge repairs, and I-80 ramps

It’s a busy morning for Iowa transportation news. Here’s a look at what’s happening:

The Iowa Department of Transportation has posted an interactive map that will help motorists avoid road construction delays beginning with this weekend’s Memorial…
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VIDEO: Paul Trombino, Iowa DOT director, explains new database use

We asked Iowa Department of Transportation Director Paul Trombino about the DOT’s work with the Iowa Economic Development Authority to use databases to help make freight shipping easier and cheaper. The work also helps set …

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Airport board to consider airline incentives, Uber

The Des Moines Airport Authority Board on Tuesday will consider an incentive program of up to $750,000 to encourage flights to more destinations, or full service to current stops. An airline would be able  get …

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Bring your bike, ride DART free May 11-15

Riders who board with a bike can ride Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority buses free of charge May 11-15 as part of Bike to Work Week. Bike racks are available on all DART local, express and …

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Big data = better transportation

Iowa Department of Transportation Director Paul Trombino and his friends at the Iowa Economic Development Authority have found a way to use big data to attract businesses, keep them here and save them a pile …

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UI researchers study texting, traffic in virtual reality

University of Iowa researchers are using a virtual street in the Hank Virtual Environments Lab to try to make streets safer. One element of the study: checking to see if texters crossing the digital byway …

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DMACC Foundation extends entrepreneurship contest deadline

The Des Moines Area Community College Foundation has extended the deadline for the first round of the DMACC Foundation Entrepreneurship Competition to May 29. The competition is open to DMACC students and alumni who live in Iowa …