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Hugh Ekberg becomes COO of CRST trucking company

Hugh Ekberg

CRST International Inc., one of the U.S.’s largest privately held transportation companies and headquartered in Cedar Rapids, has named Hugh Ekberg as group president and chief operating officer. Ekberg brings over 25 years …

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Hugh Ekberg becomes COO of CRST trucking company

Hugh Ekberg

CRST International Inc., one of the U.S.’s largest privately held transportation companies and headquartered in Cedar Rapids, has named Hugh Ekberg as group president and chief operating officer. Ekberg brings over 25 years …

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Foley to discuss airport upgrades

Kevin Foley, executive director and general manager of Des Moines International Airport, will discuss airport upgrades and plans for a new terminal at a meeting of the Iowa Commercial Real Estate Association. The meeting is …

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DART plans Wi-Fi pilot on buses

The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority, known as DART, is developing a pilot program to provide Wi-Fi on 20 buses operating on two of DART’s routes for a year. If approved, the pilot will …

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Transportation expert Klein to speak on governments as startups

Author Gabe Klein will appear in Des Moines Oct. 5 to discuss how cities can borrow techniques from startups to make changes to transportation offerings more quickly. Klein, a former Zipcar executive and past transportation …

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CRST buys California-based Gardner Trucking

Cedar Rapids Gazette: CRST International on Monday announced the purchase of a California trucking company, the largest single acquisition in the Cedar Rapids company’s history. Gardner Trucking of Ontario, Calif., is considered the largest truckload carrier …

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DOT taking comments on long-range plan through Sept. 30

The Iowa Department of Transportation is working on a framework for setting priorities for future project spending. A survey designed to collect public input will be open through Sept. 30. It focuses on what the state’s future …

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Airport seeking public comments on plan for new terminal

The Des Moines Airport Authority will take public comments on a study of two potential sites for a new airport terminal from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Des Moines Central Library downtown. …

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Western Gateway to offer valet parking

Keck Parking plans to offer valet parking in the Western Gateway Park area beginning Sept. 9. The station will be next to Magnolia Wine Kitchen, 1420 Locust St., on Friday and Saturday nights beginning at 5 p.m. …

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Feds OK key Urbandale interstate interchange

The Federal Highway Administration has cleared the way for construction of a diamond interchange at Interstate Highway 35/80 and 100th Street in Urbandale. The decision clears a major hurdle as the city prepares for a …