by Radio Iowa Contributor | Jul 31, 2023 | Education, News
A new flight school in Sioux City is just weeks away from starting operations. The former commander of the 185th Air National Guard, retired Colonel Brian Miller will serve as director of aviation for Morningside College, which is partnering with Sioux City, Oracle...
by Dar Danielson | Jul 12, 2023 | News
The rail traffic coming into Iowa is providing some mixed signals on economic conditions. The DOT’s Stuart Anderson says the volume of some items shipped by rail continues to increase. “Increased car loads in motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts,...
by Dar Danielson | Jun 16, 2023 | Human Interest, News, Technology
A just completed study at the University of Iowa’s Driving Safety Research Institute found there is more work to be done to create an automated vehicle that can safely navigate on Iowa’s rural roads. Institute Deputy Director Omar Ahmad says the study is the...
by Radio Iowa Contributor | Jun 14, 2023 | News
Managers from Mason City, Fort Dodge, and four Kansas airports are asking the U.S. Department of Transportation to approve an application for SkyWest Airlines to provide charter jet service under the Essential Air Service program. SkyWest launched the SkyWest Charter...
by Radio Iowa Contributor | Jun 6, 2023 | News
Iowa City leaders are expected to vote today to approve a two-year pilot program that would end fare requirements on city buses, making it free to ride starting this fall. The plan is in Iowa City’s strategic plan and has been widely supported by city council members....
