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Farm Bureau favors fuel tax increase

Farm Bureau favors fuel tax increase  The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) came out in support of a bipartisan legislative effort announced yesterday to raise the state’s fuel tax by 8 cents per gallon by…
By BPC Staff | Jan 5, 2012
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Expect busy departure days at Des Moines airport

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) officials, in conjunction with airport tenants Transportation Security Administration, rental car companies, airlines and parking, are reminding Central Iowa air travelers that Jan. 4 and 5 will be extremely busy …
By BPC Staff | Jan 3, 2012
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A Year in Review: Transportation


DARTing Forward

It has been a year of transition for the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART). Work continued on the new DART Central Station transit hub. General Manager Brad Miller took a job …
By KYLE OPPENHUIZEN | Dec 30, 2011
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D-Line Shuttle schedules special holiday hours

D-Line Shuttle schedules special holiday hours  Revelers and caucus visitors will have free rides throughout downtown Des Moines as they ring in the new year this weekend, courtesy of the D-Line Downtown Shuttle. The D-Line,…
By BPC Staff | Dec 29, 2011
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DART makes holiday changes

DART makes holiday changes  The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) will alter its usual service schedule for the Christmas holiday weekend. Saturday’s schedule remains unchanged, but there will be no service on Sunday…
By BPC Staff | Dec 23, 2011
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Toyota set to lose top spot, but predicts record sales in 2012

Toyota set to lose top spot, but predicts record sales in 2012 Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corp. forecast a 20 percent jump in 2012 sales to a record 8.48 million vehicles, Reuters reported. Toyota, the…
By BPC Staff | Dec 22, 2011
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FAA announces new rules for pilots

FAA announces new rules for pilots   The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced new rules today that will require airline pilots to work shorter hours and take longer rest breaks, Bloomberg reported. The new rules,…
By BPC Staff | Dec 21, 2011
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Bus travel surges in popularity

Bus travel surges in popularity   Megabus.com and BoltBus led the way as U.S. curbside bus companies boosted trips by 32 percent this year, as travelers opted to leave their cars behind and surf the…
By BPC Staff | Dec 21, 2011
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Winnebago revenues up, net income down

Winnebago Industries Inc. today reported financial results for the company’s first quarter of fiscal year 2012, ended Nov. 26.

Net income for the quarter was $1 million, or 4 cents per share, down from $3.8 …
By BPC Staff | Dec 15, 2011
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DOT recommends money for projects

DOT recommends money for projects   The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) yesterday recommended $4.8 million in site specific traffic safety improvement projects for fiscal year 2013. Those include projects at the intersection of Beaver…
By BPC Staff | Dec 14, 2011