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Development group unveils proposal for casino-hotel complex at D.M. airport

Des Moines International Airport could transform itself into a destination in its own right and create a mechanism to fund its planned $500 million terminal by building a world-class, on-site casino-hotel complex, says a development …

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Terminal upgrade for Quad Cities airport could cost $20M; federal funds may pay for 70%

Quad-City Times: Revamping the terminal at the Quad City International Airport in Moline, Ill, could cost $20 million. That figure was given Friday during a meeting of the airport’s governing body’s planning committee. The cost estimate …

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Proposed improvement to Highway 30 in Story County to be discussed

The Iowa Department of Transportation will hold a public information meeting Jan. 14 to discuss proposed improvements on U.S. Highway 30 in Nevada, from east of West 18th Street/610th Avenue to just east of 650th …

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Cedar Rapids airport breaks passenger record for third consecutive year

Corridor Business Journal: The Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids broke its annual passenger record for the third consecutive year in 2019. The total passenger number in 2018 was 1.2 million. November set another monthly record, …

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NOTEBOOK: Airport’s new concessions contracts land in the money

Des Moines International Airport decided to shake things up with its concessions arrangements the past few years, taking on more of the risk in the retail and food operations on a bet it would pay …

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After 2 years of trying, Cargill wins Cedar Rapids approval for rail yard

Cedar Rapids Gazette: After two years, multiple tries and bitter resistance, one of Cedar Rapids’ major employers — Cargill — has the green light to build a 12-track, 200-car rail yard that the company says will …

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MPO launches e-scooter survey

The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization wants your opinion on e-scooters, which may show up in a pilot project here. The survey runs through Jan. 19. “The technology is here, so how do we want to …

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DOT chief Lowe resigns

Iowa Department of Transportation Director Mark Lowe resigned Friday under orders of Gov. Kim Reynolds, the Des Moines Register reported. He will leave Jan. 10. Neither Lowe nor the governor’s office gave much insight into why Reynolds …

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Airport traffic down in November

Passenger traffic at Des Moines International Airport was down 5.4% in November compared with the same month last year. However, the year-to-date growth stands at 5.1%, considered a strong performance and in line with the …

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Des Moines City Council moves forward on $25M railroad facility

KCCI-TV: More trains could be headed to Des Moines in 2021. The Des Moines City Council voted Monday to move forward with a $25 million railroad facility on the city’s east side. The transload facility, or …