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United bucks the big-plane trend, to offer legroom, places for carry-ons

United Airlines has started service to Chicago from Des Moines on one of its newest regional jets, offering more room for legs and roller bags, and self-serve treats for first-class customers.

The Bombardier CRJ-550 is…
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Truckers from Deep South now hauling propane to Iowa to help farmers

Because of the extreme demand for propane, an emergency declaration is being issued for Iowa and several other Midwestern states by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, reports Radio Iowa. The emergency declaration means truckers hauling …

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Airport traffic flat in October

Passenger traffic at Des Moines International Airport was up slightly in October, 0.4% higher than the previous October. However, year-to-date traffic is up 6.2% The biggest percentage gainer among the airlines this October was Delta …

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Allegiant adds flights to Nashville

Allegiant Air will add seasonal nonstop flights between Des Moines and Nashville, Tenn., beginning Feb. 13. The airline had indicated it would likely add new routes after last week’s announcement that it is basing a crew in Des …

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Cedar Rapids planning panel endorses Cargill rail yard

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Cargill passed the first test Thursday in its latest application to build a rail yard on vacant city-owned ground in the southeast neighborhood known as Rompot. The City Planning Commission was called on …

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NOTEBOOK: ‘Go cups’ at the airport? Not exactly, but…

Des Moines International Airport is looking to set up a small bar/coffee/food operation on Concourse C and may pursue a new liquor license that would allow you to wander both concourses with your wine, beer …

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Allegiant to base crew in Des Moines, create 66 jobs in $50M project

Allegiant Air plans to base a crew in Des Moines — the first airline to do so — in a $50 million project that will create 66 jobs and may bring new flight destinations.

Kevin …

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Ruan breaks ground for Ankeny operating center

Ruan held a ceremonial groundbreaking on Monday for its new Ankeny operating center, which is scheduled to be completed in September 2020. The center at 2005 S.E. Corporate Woods Drive will serve as Ruan’s flagship …

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New United regional jets expand leg room, first class

United Airlines has begun operations with its new Bombardier CRJ 550 regional aircraft in Des Moines, offering more legroom and a separate first-class area in a 50-passenger plane. United was scheduled to begin using the planes …

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‘Jury still is out’ on Cedar Rapids e-scooters

Cedar Rapids Gazette: When it comes to first impressions of the new electric scooters zipping around Cedar Rapids, the Kruegers are like a lot of downtown regulars — their reviews are mixed. Nicole Krueger, 35, likes …