Category: Infrastructure

Buttigieg Visits Eastern Iowa Airport, Touts Expansion

Posted May 25th, 2023 at 3:48pm by Ty Rushing

US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg speaks at the Eastern Iowa Airport on May 25 as Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand and an airport official look on.

Sheldon and Sibley To Get Better Access to Water Due to Biden’s Infrastructure Law

Posted May 24th, 2023 at 4:48pm by Isabel Soisson

Water is already being delivered to the cities of Hull, Rock Rapids, and Sioux Center, and this latest investment means that the rest of Iowa’s member cities will soon be joining them. (Photo via Pxfuel)

Federal Funds Will Help Protect Mississippi River Ecosystem While Also Speeding Up Barge Traffic

Posted April 27th, 2023 at 12:39pm by Isabel Soisson

The new mooring cell will not only prevent the disruption of the riverbank ecosystem, but will also save time for lock exchanges, improve safety for tow operators, reduce fuel, and save money. (Photo by Starting Line Staff)

What Iowa Has Gotten Out Of Biden’s Infrastructure Law (So Far)

Posted April 5th, 2023 at 11:40am by Isabel Soisson

In Iowa, 139 infrastructure projects have been announced so far, and more are in the works. Here’s a look at the work that’s being done in the Hawkeye State and how it helps Iowans. (Starting Line graphic)

Business Owner: Reynolds’ Unemployment Cuts Hurt Concrete Workers

Posted March 1st, 2023 at 2:25pm by Amie Rivers

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The Stories Behind 6 of Iowa’s Coolest Bridges

Posted February 28th, 2023 at 2:58pm by Sean Dengler

Courtesy CouncilBluffs.gov

House Bill Would Let Iowa Get On Board With Light Rail Compact

Posted February 14th, 2023 at 1:59pm by Ty Rushing

Screenshot/Iowa House Map courtesy of MIPRC

How ARPA Funds Will Help This Northwest Iowa City Build A New Water Tower

Posted August 30th, 2022 at 1:09pm by Ty Rushing

New Sheldon, Iowa, water tower. Screenshot from City of Sheldon

Iowa GOP Parties At Field Of Dreams After Voting Against, Opposing Funds For Its Expansion

Posted August 12th, 2022 at 12:24pm by Ty Rushing

Photo from Gov. Kim Reynolds’ Twitter account.

Boil Order Issued For Most Of Warren County

Posted July 25th, 2022 at 4:52pm by Nikoel Hytrek