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Amest Tribune
Fate of 85-year-old church in limbo as Ames seeks demo for road work
The status of an 85-year-old church is in limbo as the City of Ames pursues demolition to expand a heavily-traveled intersection. To better control the heavy traffic at the Grand Ave. and 13th Street intersection, Ames is planning to construct four left-turn lanes, expaning the streets in all directions to three lanes. The project will also include a new traffic signal and a shared-use path that runs along the west side of Grand Avenue. More: $23M runway project will ground a few flights at Ames airport in 2027 The plan requires the city to purchase and demolish Ames Seventh Day Adventist Church at 1303 Grand Avenue and a residential duplex property at 1302 Harding Avenue . Seventh Day Adventist Church pastor William Holt told the Ames Tribune that the church is open to moving, though they haven't yet secured an alternate location. "The church is happy to see the project happening because we know it's going to benefit the community," Holt said. "We just would also like to continue to be able to serve the community as we've been doing for 85 years." Why does Ames want to purchase the church property? The intersection at 13th Street and Grand Ave.
Trains.com
BNSF hit by severe weather in Southwest and Nebraska
BNSF Railway is continuing recovery after flooding at two locations on its system this week. On Thursday, Oct. 1, the railroad reported service disruptions in the Lincoln, Neb., area after 4 to 5 inches of rain fell in a few hours led to widespread flooding. High water disrupted operations at the railroad’s Lincoln Yard, with [...] Read More...
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Westbound I-80 On-Ramp Southbound at Jordan Creek Parkway to Close Overnight Friday
(West Des Moines, IA) -- Drivers in West Des Moines can expect some delays Friday evening. The Iowa Department of Transportation says the westbound I-80 on-ramp at southbound Jordan Creek Parkway, exit 121, will close from 7pm Friday, October 2nd until 11am on Saturday, October 3rd, weather permitting. A detour will be posted during the closure, using Ashworth Road between Jordan Creek Parkway and Grand Prairie Parkway.
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Iowa Halloween Train Rides (2026)
Iowa’s posted 2026 Halloween ride is the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad Pumpkin Express on Saturday, October 10. The train leaves the Boone depot at 10:00 a.m. Children pick a pumpkin on the way, and the ride back is the same train. The railroad says the trip is about 1 hour and 15 minutes. The event page does not print a fare.
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DART Launches Expanded Service Today
(Des Moines, IA) -- The final piece of the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority, or DART, network overhaul launches Monday, September 28th. Starting Monday, DART On Demand Service launches in Altoona, and a new On Demand Zone launches for Clive and Urbandale. Service in Altoona, Urbandale, and Clive will run Monday through Friday from 6am to 6pm.
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35th Street and Ingersoll Avenue to Close Today Until October 12th
(Des Moines, IA) -- A portion of a busy street in Des Moines is temporarily closed as of Monday, September 28th. The intersection of Ingersoll Avenue and 35th Street is closed and will remain closed until Monday, October 12th. The City of Des Moines says a detour will be posted using Grand Avenue, 28th Street, and Ingersoll Avenue. The city recommends drivers use caution in the area and expect delays.