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Central Iowa counties struggle to maintain failing rural bridges

Des Moines Register: The Central Iowa counties of Dallas, Warren and Story own and manage 480 bridges. Of those, 17 are closed and at least 47 more are identified with poor structural integrity. And that …

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Legislation advances for competitive grant program to expand truck parking

The American Trucking Associations are praising U.S. House leaders for advancing legislation this week that would help address a critical shortage of cargo truck parking. The Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act would authorize the creation …

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State transportation commission awards $1.5M to 4 public transit projects

The Iowa Transportation Commission approved grants for four public transit projects across the state during its meeting this week. The commission voted to award $1.5 million in grants from the Public Transit Infrastructure Grant Program …

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Des Moines plans to connect the riverwalk with the Capitol

Axios Des Moines: Des Moines is trying to buy five blocks of abandoned railroad tracks near downtown’s East Court Avenue. The project would help connect the Principal Riverwalk with the state Capitol grounds, the East Village …

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IDOT announces $1M from third cycle of VW settlement funding

The Iowa Department of Transportation has awarded more than $1 million from the Volkswagen Settlement Environmental Mitigation Trust program for 18 projects designed to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency alleged in 2016 that …

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Canadian National Railway announces $20M in improvements to Iowa rail system

Canadian National Railway will invest about $20 million in Iowa this year to better serve its customers and the communities where it operates, the company announced today. According to a news release, the investment will …

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DSM prepares for busy weekend as air travel continues to increase over prior-year levels

Officials with the Des Moines International Airport are encouraging travelers to be prepared and be patient during what is expected to be a busy holiday travel weekend. According to a news release, nearly 27,000 people …

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American Airlines ending flights into, out of Dubuque in September

Dubuque Telegraph Herald: Dubuque Regional Airport’s only commercial carrier will end service to the airport later this summer. American Airlines “made the difficult decision to end service” to Dubuque and three other cities due to a …

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Heartland Express acquires Smith Transport

Corridor Business Journal: North Liberty-based Heartland Express Inc. has acquired 100% of the equity of dry van truckload carrier Smith Transport Inc., Heartland officials announced. Founded in 1982, Smith Transport is an asset-based truckload carrier headquartered …

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State transportation commission approves five-year improvement plan

The Iowa Transportation Commission has approved a draft of its 2023-2027 Transportation Improvement Program, which identifies investments in transportation projects including multi-model transportation, aviation, railroads, trails and highways. The program, approved Tuesday, is developed and approved annually. …