Gas prices continue to drop across the country and in our state. AAA-Iowa reports that the average price for a gallon of gas nationwide is now at a record low of $2.43 a gallon. The average in Iowa dropped 13 cents compared to last week to hit $2.16 a gallon. That's 30 cents a gallon lower than … [Read more...]
Study ranks Iowa driving costs among lowest in the country
Iowa again ranks among the best states in the country for motorists, according to a report from a personal finance website. Adrian Garcia, a data analyst for Bankrate.com, says they compared things like annual insurance premiums, road conditions and commute times in all 50 states. "Bankrate looked … [Read more...]
NTSB cites broken rail as cause of northwest Iowa train derailment
Federal investigators say a broken rail in the track was the probable cause of a fiery 2017 train derailment in northwest Iowa. The derailment happened March 10th of last year, southeast of Graettinger, near a bridge over Jack Creek. Fourteen tanker cars spilled 322,000 gallons of ethanol. The … [Read more...]
Beams going up on bridge over I-35 near Ames
Work continues on one of the largest and most expensive road construction projects in Iowa that was delayed by a contractor mistake. What's called a "flyover bridge" is being built where Interstate 35 meets U.S. Highway 30 on the east side of Ames. Iowa Department of Transportation engineer Scott … [Read more...]
Be prepared for crowds is you are traveling by air today
Today is expected to be one of the busiest travel days of the year and many savvy Iowa air travelers are spending a little extra for a big convenience. Kevin Foley, executive director of the Des Moines Airport Authority, says TSA Pre-Check allows for expedited security screenings, which is a big … [Read more...]
Iowa leads country in drop in gas prices
Gas prices have been dropping faster than the temperatures in the last few days and Iowa is leading the way. "In Iowa prices have retreated a whopping 41 cents-a-gallon -- making it the leader in all drops across the U.S.," according to AAA Iowa spokesperson Rose White. She says a variety of … [Read more...]
Busiest days of the year for airport travel are this week
Iowa's busiest airport will be infinitely busier this week as tens of thousands of people shuffle through the concourse to enjoy Thanksgiving feasts with family and friends afar. Kevin Foley, executive director of the Des Moines Airport Authority, says the place will be packed, so strictly follow … [Read more...]
Boeing CEO says company has $1.2 billion annual impact on Iowa economy
The chairman, president and CEO of Boeing was in northwest Iowa Wednesday for the grand opening of the Sioux County Regional Airport. Dennis Muilenburg is a native of Sioux Center. "We're the largest builder of commercial airplanes in the world," Muilenburg said to a crowd of about 800. "This year … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving expected to continue what’s been a big holiday travel year
Whatever the weather, Iowa's highways will be humming with heavy traffic next weekend as people head off to be with loved ones and to share a Thanksgiving feast. Nick Jarmusz, spokesman for AAA-Iowa, says they're forecasting a near 5% boost in travel for the long holiday weekend, what promises to … [Read more...]
Grand opening tomorrow for new $32 million airport in northwest Iowa
A grand opening and ribbon cutting is scheduled tomorrow for the new Sioux County Regional Airport near Maurice. Harold Schiebout, the chairman of the Sioux County Regional Airport Agency's board, says it took nearly 20 years to get to this point. "The real backbone partnership is that betwen the … [Read more...]