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HIRTA to make operational adjustments in response to rising costs
IOWA, USA — In response to rising costs, the Heart of Iowa Regional Transit Agency (HIRTA) said it will be making operation changes next month "to keep the agency financially stable and continue serving the region long term." Starting July 1, HIRTA said service hours will be reduced from...
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Mount Pleasant Celebrates ADA Improvements at Amtrak Station
Community leaders, Amtrak officials, and Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks gathered in Mount Pleasant this week to celebrate the completion of accessibility upgrades at the city’s Amtrak station. During the ribbon cutting ceremony, Mount Pleasant Mayor Steve Brimhall shared the impact rail service has on our area. The project is part...
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Upgrades at Ottumwa’s Amtrak train depot make 1,000-foot platform ADA compliant
OTTUMWA, Iowa (KTVO) - Ottumwa’s Amtrak train depot received a much-needed update. Amtrak, city and congressional representatives attended the ribbon-cutting for the renovated space. The nearly 1,000-foot-long concrete platform now meets Americans with Disabilities Act requirements, and the canopy has been restored to provide shelter from rain and snow. New lighting, signage and walkways have also been installed.
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Amtrak completes accessibility upgrades at two Iowa stations
Amtrak has completed station upgrades at Mt. Pleasant (MTP) and Ottumwa (OTM) stations in Iowa. The Amtrak California Zephyr trains stop twice daily at those stations, as well as three others. “Making stations accessible to all customers is a priority we’re actively pursuing with construction, renovation, repair and upgrade projects...
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Road Construction on 540th Street in Kalona in Early Phases
Road work is continuing on 540th Street Southwest in rural Kalona. The project, while still in beginning phases, has already gone through a process known as profile milling, according to Assistant Johnson County Engineer Edward Bartels. During profile milling, a contractor will grind portions of the existing roadway surface to provide a more uniform surface. The milled material is hauled off to an asphalt plant to be recycled into new asphalt for the project to reduce waste. Road construction has not started yet, but surveyors continue working to perpetuate project control.
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City of Mount Pleasant Celebrating Accessibility Improvements at MP Amtrak Station This Morning
The City of Mount Pleasant will join Amtrak officials, contractors, and community leaders Thursday morning to celebrate the completion of accessibility improvements at the Mount Pleasant Amtrak Station. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. at the station as part of Amtrak’s nationwide accessibility improvement initiative. The upgrades are...
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Move Over: Iowa's Law Protects Everyone on the Side of the Road
Every state in the country, including Iowa and Washington, D.C., has a Move Over law. These laws require drivers to change lanes or reduce their speed when passing vehicles with flashing lights stopped on the side of the road. In Iowa and 18 other states, the law covers more than just emergency vehicles. It applies to law enforcement, EMS, fire, highway maintenance, construction crews, utility workers, sanitation vehicles, and even disabled vehicles with hazard lights on.
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Bridge Closure Begins Monday Near Kalona
Bridge closure near Kalona could cause travel delays beginning Monday. According to the Washington County Engineer, Monday, May 18th, 110th Street will be closed to traffic west of Juniper Avenue, nearly three miles west of Highway 1, northwest of Kalona. This closure will facilitate the replacement of the existing narrow...
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Road Closure on Iowa 78 West of Richland Begins May 26th
A bridge replacement project will require a full closure of Iowa 78 west of Richland beginning Tuesday, May 26th, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Fairfield construction office. The closure affects Iowa 78 between County Road V-63 in Keokuk County and Iowa 1, at a point approximately 3.4...
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Tree Trimming Project to Cause Road Closures on West Finley and Minneopa
Beginning Monday, May 18, 2026, ITC will have a tree-trimming crew working along West Finley Avenue and Shaul Avenue, continuing north to Minneopa Avenue. The S-curve on West Finley Avenue will be closed for approximately half a day before crews move north onto Minneopa Avenue from West Finley Avenue to Greenwood Drive. That section of Minneopa Avenue will be closed for one day.
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Road Reconstruction Project to Begin in Gladstone Circle Area
Beginning Friday, May 8, 2026, reconstruction work will begin in the Gladstone Circle area. During construction, the roadway will be closed to all traffic. Residents living in the area will need to make alternative parking arrangements for the duration of the project. Construction is expected to last approximately four weeks, weather permitting.
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Iowa DOT Road Construction Underway on Highway 78 Between Brighton and Wayland
The Iowa Department of Transportation is currently doing road construction on Highway 78 in both directions from Brighton to Wayland. Between Highway 1 near Brighton and County Road V51 near Wayland, road construction work is in progress. The construction zone is approximately 13 miles. A lane is closed intermittently, and a pilot car is in operation. Drivers are advised to look out for flaggers.
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Highway 92 Changing to Three Lanes in Washington, Restriping Begins
The re-striping of Highway 92 into a three-lane road on the eastern side of Washington is underway. Contractors started the work on the project on Wednesday and it will continue from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily until completed. The project is expected to be completed within seven working days, weather permitting.
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Roadwork Along Highway 92 Impacting Travel Around Columbus Junction
There are currently two road projects impacting travel along Highway 92 near and inside the city of Columbus Junction. Inside of Columbus Junction, the section of Highway 92, or Oak Street, between 2nd Street and the Highway 70 intersection is currently under construction in both directions. When in the area, drivers should proceed with caution and look out for temporary traffic lights. A height limit of 15’0” is in effect, along with a width limit of 11’1.” Work is expected to be completed by next Tuesday, May 12.