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New airport terminal likely to go near existing one

Consultants and Des Moines International Airport administrators now are leaning toward recommending the construction of a new terminal just northwest of the existing one, a change in original plans.


Kevin Foley, airport executive director and…
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Altoona adopts ‘complete streets’ policy

Altoona has become the ninth local city to adopt a policy of “complete streets,” which supports roadway design that is friendly to walkers, bicyclists, motorists and other travelers. The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization …

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Airport traffic grew 3.8 percent in July

Passenger traffic at Des Moines International Airport grew by 3.8 percent in July compared with the same month last year. For the year, airport traffic is up 5.8 percent.  American Airlines was the top carrier …

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State supports airport work in Ankeny, Des Moines, Grinnell, Newton

The Iowa Transportation Commission this week approved the state’s new aviation plan that includes grants for airport improvements in Des Moines, Ankeny, Newton and Grinnell. Ankeny will receive $236,250 for a $525,000 apron grading and paving …

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Frontier announces winter flights to Phoenix

Frontier Airlines has announced three flights a week from Des Moines to Phoenix as part of its move to offer warm getaways from chilly locations, the airline announced. The flights to and from Phoenix will …

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Uber celebrating 1 millionth Iowa trip with special deals today

KCCI-TV: Uber announced it has now made 1 million trips in Iowa. The ride service said it is celebrating by offering 50 percent off rides today for those who enter a promotional code. The special will …

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DOT offers survey on long-range plans

The Iowa Department of Transportation is asking for your input on the state’s long-range plan for transportation, Iowa In Motion 2045. The report addresses federal requirements and helps set priorities for spending. It is updated …

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Delta flights delayed in Des Moines, worldwide

Des Moines Register: Delta Air Lines travelers in Des Moines airport were starting to move through airport security this morning after a system outage grounded planes across the globe. Delta said that systems were back online …

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Will Cedar Rapids’ rail dock project derail Des Moines’ transload facility?

Des Moines officials are re-evaluating the future of a planned rail freight transload facility on the city’s east side after the project was recently passed over for a federal transportation grant — at the same…
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NOTEBOOK: Downtown gets good reviews for walkability

Downtown Des Moines has enviable pedestrian sidewalks and walkways compared with many other urban areas. Now it just has to persuade residents to get out there and use them, says a walkability expert.

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