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Reconstruction of Fleur Drive begins today

Des Moines Register: The yearslong process to reconstruct Fleur Drive will begin today. Phase 1 of the project will replace the “severely deteriorated pavement” in Fleur Drive’s northbound lanes from Watrous Avenue to Bell Avenue, according …
By BPC Staff | Apr 1, 2019
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Iowa trucking companies step up to aid Midwest flood recovery

As parts of Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas are dealing with massive flooding, Iowa’s trucking industry has stepped up and offered valuable assistance. According to information collected by the Iowa Motor Truck Association, more than 100 trucks …
By BPC Staff | Apr 1, 2019
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MPO to consider Texas contractor to build Des Moines rail transload facility

The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization is now exploring whether a Texas-based construction company is qualified to build and operate a rail transload facility in Des Moines, after a preferred bidder pulled out of …
By JOE GARDYASZ | Mar 13, 2019
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Industry group: Airports need $128B

Airports Council International reported that U.S. airports need $128 billion worth of repairs and improvements through 2023, based on new survey results.

The airports already face $91.6 billion in debt from past projects. 

Des Moines International …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Mar 4, 2019
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Iowa trucking industry pays $561 million in taxes

The Iowa trucking industry pays more than $561 million in federal and state roadway taxes, a new report notes. The Iowa Motor Carriers Foundation and the American Transportation Research Institute said the $16,000 per rig …
By BPC Staff | Feb 28, 2019
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6th Avenue improvement project set to start Feb. 28

The city of Des Moines and the 6th Avenue Corridor Urban Neighborhood Main Street Program are breaking ground on Phase I of the 6th Avenue Corridor Streetscape Project at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 28 at 1714 …
By BPC Staff | Feb 21, 2019
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Airport passenger traffic gains 4 percent

Passenger traffic at Des Moines International Airport grew by 4.1 percent in January compared with the same month last year. While that was a smaller leap than in some recent months, airport Executive Director Kevin …
By BPC Staff | Feb 13, 2019
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Airport sweetens incentives for new flights

The Des Moines Airport Authority Board this week changed its incentive package for airlines that offer new flights from Des Moines. 

The new version will apply to qualifying seasonal flights. Previously, the board had required …
By PERRY BEEMAN | Feb 13, 2019
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Allegiant announces nonstop flights from Cedar Rapids to Nashville

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Travelers this spring will be able to take direct flights from Cedar Rapids to Nashville, Tenn. — with introductory fares as low as $49 each way. Allegiant announced that the new direct service …
By BPC Staff | Feb 12, 2019
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Airport gains flight to Florida, loses nonstop to San Francisco

Allegiant Air has announced twice-weekly nonstop flights between Des Moines International Airport and Destin-Fort Walton Beach airport, Fla., beginning in May. In addition, Des Moines airport officials announced that Southwest Airlines will begin its seasonal …
By BPC Staff | Feb 12, 2019