For most Iowans, there’s no place like home for the holidays, as a survey finds a majority of us will be staying put through year’s end. Meredith Terpstra, the spokeswoman for AAA-Iowa, says with the pandemic still the primary concern, some 34 million fewer people will be traveling during the … [Read more...]
Quad Cities Airport using new 3-D scanner to check bags
Security agents at the Quad City Airport are now able to examine the contents of a bag without touching it, thanks to a new 3-D checkpoint scanner. The CT scanner could mean fewer bag checks and passengers can now keep their laptops in their carry-ons while going through the security line. TSA … [Read more...]
Railway traffic patterns show good signs for Iowa’s economy
A spokesman for the Iowa Department of Transportation is seeing some good trends in rail and other transportation areas for the state's economy. The DOT's Stuart Anderson gave a report on the issue to the Transportation Commission. "It's flattened out a bit -- but if you diver deeper into the … [Read more...]
Pandemic concerns keep holiday travel plans uncertain
Iowans are being cautious about developing plans for the holiday travel season ahead, according to a survey by AAA Iowa. Spokesman Mark Peterson says the coronavirus pandemic is a key influencer in how comfortable people feel about traveling between now and the end of the year. "Nearly … [Read more...]
Return of flights from Colorado celebrated at Sioux City airport
Sioux City again has daily air service to Colorado. The first flight from Denver arrived at Sioux Gateway Airport on Wednesday afternoon, rolling in under an arch of water sprayed by two airport fire trucks to welcome the United Express SkyWest plane. Sioux City Mayor Bob Scott says he hopes … [Read more...]
DOT has plans in place for whatever winter brings
The Iowa Department of Transportation has its supplies ready for whatever the winter ahead brings. DOT winter operations administrator Craig Bargfrede says several hundred-million pounds of rock salt are tucked away in giant storage domes beside the 101 DOT garages spread out statewide. "We have … [Read more...]
Trucking industry still looking for more drivers
This is "National Truck Driver Appreciation Week" as those who sit behind the wheel of big rigs and small are recognized. The director of the Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) Transportation Institute, Dave Pfiffner, says the industry got a lot of attention early on in the pandemic when … [Read more...]
DOT making appointments for driver’s license renewal permanent
The race to get in line so you can be one of the first served when the state driver's license stations open is going to be a thing of the past. The DOT's Motor Vehicle Division director, Melissa Gillett, says the appointment only system instituted when the pandemic broke out is going to be … [Read more...]
American Airlines reverses decision to suspend Sioux City flights
American Airlines has changed their minds for now on their decision to temporarily drop flights at Sioux Gateway Airport. Mayor Bob Scott explained the decision at the end of Monday's city council meeting. "Flights for American Airlines are back on the schedule. The decision on Sioux Gateway … [Read more...]
School bus rules change with coronavirus
The school year is looking different for parents and students because of the coronavirus--including the ride to and from school on buses. The Waterloo Community School District started classes on Monday and transportation provide Durham School Services carries about 6,000 students each … [Read more...]