The temperatures in Iowa have gone up and down by several degrees in the last few weeks and you may've noticed the same thing is happening to your tire pressure. The chair of the Des Moines Area Community College automotive program, Jerry Burns, says the air in your tires reacts to the outside … [Read more...]
Plan announced to invest millions in Mississippi River lock and dam systems
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today plans to invest more than $829 million in improvements to the lock and dam systems on the Mississippi River. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is applauding the move, saying it's a much-needed update to make the waterway more efficient for moving goods … [Read more...]
Weather adding to air travel uncertainty
Even with the holidays well behind us, the Omicron variant of COVID-19 is continuing to impact air travel, causing delays and cancellations at airports in Iowa and around the country. Kyle Potter, the executive editor of Thrifty Traveler-dot-com, says recent bouts with wintery weather are only … [Read more...]
Lack of school bus drivers leads to canceled classes in Davenport
Students in one of Iowa's largest school districts got an extra day of vacation today. The Davenport Community School District canceled classes at all of its schools due to a shortage of bus drivers. Reports say two private schools in Davenport also canceled for the same reason -- not enough … [Read more...]
New state rest stop includes adult changing table
The latest state rest area to get an upgraded building is now open along I-80 near Victor between Grinnell and Iowa City. DOT director Scott Marler told the Transportation Commission at their recent meeting that it continues the plan of having a theme. "The theme of this one is 'The Land Between … [Read more...]
Truckers keeping eye on conditions with wind warnings out
With a High Wind Warning covering the state today and forecast wind gusts from 80 to 100 miles an hour, the head of the Iowa Motor Truck Association has advice for motorists as 18-wheelers attempt to weather the storm. Brenda Neville, the association's president and CEO, says safety is always the … [Read more...]
Amtrak is back in Fort Madison
For the first time in five decades, a passenger train pulled into the southeast Iowa town of Fort Madison this morning as part of its regular service, stopping at the original, 111-year-old station. Fort Madison Mayor Matt Mohrfeld says it's been many years in the making to restore rail service … [Read more...]
I-74 Mississippi River bridge officially opened
Hundreds of pedestrians celebrated completion of the new Interstate-74 bridge over the Mississippi by walking across the span Wednesday. Every mayor in the region was there for the event, including Bettendorf Mayor Bob Gallagher. "Thanks to the contractors, the local construction experts, and all … [Read more...]
Projected holiday travel numbers up again
The number of people who are predicted to be traveling this week is up 13% from last year and it's almost back to pre-pandemic levels, according to an AAA survey. Meredith Mitts, spokeswoman for the auto club in Iowa, says almost one-in-five people across the region will be taking a journey over … [Read more...]
Report drops Iowa’s road condition rating
A national report ranks Iowa's highway system 22nd in the country, a drop from 20th last year, in terms of its condition and cost-effectiveness. The study's lead author, Baruch Feigenbaum of the Reason Foundation, says they calculated the rankings based on a series of 13 categories, including … [Read more...]