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DOT releases new road map

 

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The Iowa Department of Transportation has released its 2015-2016 road map, on paper, on the Internet and through a mobile app. Hundreds of updates were made for the map, which also …

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DART drivers win bus ‘rodeo’ event

Four drivers from the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) were among the place-winners at the DART Bus Roadeo at Southridge Mall on Saturday and will compete in the state finals on June 13. …

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Delta to add Des Moines service to Salt Lake City

Delta has announced it will add round-trip service between Des Moines International Airport and Salt Lake City beginning Sept. 1. The daily flight will be on Delta Connection on a 76-seat E-176, departing at 5:15 …

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Des Moines gas prices hold steady as holiday weekend arrives

Greater Des Moines’ average gas prices remained steady in the week leading to the Memorial Day weekend, AAA reported. Ethanol was averaging $2.59 over the past week, but was $2.40 a month ago. In Cedar Rapids, ethanol …

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DART delays bus rapid transit; here’s why

The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority has decided not to apply for a federal grant that was supposed to provide most of the startup cash for $25 million, train-like bus rapid transit service amid …

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The Photo Issue: Seeking nominations

 

Do you know a business leader who has an interesting talent, hobby or skill?

 

We’re searching for the business leaders to feature photographically in the 2015 Photo Issue edition of the Business Record, …

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Transportation news: Interactive construction map, a call for bridge repairs, and I-80 ramps

It’s a busy morning for Iowa transportation news. Here’s a look at what’s happening:

The Iowa Department of Transportation has posted an interactive map that will help motorists avoid road construction delays beginning with this weekend’s Memorial…
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VIDEO: Paul Trombino, Iowa DOT director, explains new database use

We asked Iowa Department of Transportation Director Paul Trombino about the DOT’s work with the Iowa Economic Development Authority to use databases to help make freight shipping easier and cheaper. The work also helps set …

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Airport board to consider airline incentives, Uber

The Des Moines Airport Authority Board on Tuesday will consider an incentive program of up to $750,000 to encourage flights to more destinations, or full service to current stops. An airline would be able  get …

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Bring your bike, ride DART free May 11-15

Riders who board with a bike can ride Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority buses free of charge May 11-15 as part of Bike to Work Week. Bike racks are available on all DART local, express and …