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Iowa approves $3.4B infrastructure plan

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The transportation commission approved a 2019-2023 program that includes airport, transit, railroad, trail and highway projects.

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The new Hancher Auditorium opens on University of Iowa campus

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The Iowa flood of 2008 ruined many buildings beyond repair, including four structures on the University of Iowa’s campus. One of these structures, Hancher Auditorium, was the leading performing arts presenter in the state and was known for commissioning many national and international artists to create and perform dance and theater.

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Deere Wins FCC Auction to Deploy 5G in Plants

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John Deere has successfully obtained 5G licenses in five counties in Iowa and Illinois as part of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) auction for the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) 3.5 GHz spectrum. This will enable John Deere to accelerate the availability of 5G in its largest…

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Award of Merit— Energy/Industrial Red Rock Hydroelectric Project

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Army Corps of Engineers facility on the Des Moines River near Pella, Iowa, got a new powerhouse courtesy of Stantec’s design and a new generation license from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Red Rock Dam, a U.S.

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First of 4 States Approves $3.6 Billion Dakota Access Pipeline

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. . The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission approved a construction permit for the $3.8 The 1,130-mile pipeline would transport 450,000 barrels of crude oil daily from the Bakken oil in western North Dakota to Illinois, passing through South Dakota and Iowa. billion Dakota Access Pipeline, reports The News Tribune.

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2012 Business Facilities Rankings Report

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An in-depth analysis prepared by Deloitte and commissioned by the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA), released in March, contains a treasure trove of data providing a clear picture of which states are dominating the aerospace/defense sector. This year’s leaders among the emerging players are Utah, Virginia, Arizona, Iowa and Kansas.

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Cover Story: New Energy Powers Growth

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States poised for major growth in wind energy in coming years include Iowa, Kansas, Texas, Nebraska, North Dakota and Michigan. Today, there are 3,198 utility-scale wind turbines in operation in Iowa and 100 wind projects online and producing electricity in the state. Wind energy is now the fifth-largest electricity source in the U.S.,