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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Construction is halfway complete on new Des Moines airport terminal
DES MOINES, Iowa — Construction for the new terminal at the Des Moines International Airport is now halfway complete, and officials will share more details on Wednesday regarding what else travelers can expect to see. Construction started in April 2024, but the airport had been planning for this project since 2014, when an analysis found that their current terminal couldn't expand any further. The construction will add additional gates and will help keep up with increasing air travel. The new terminal is expected to open in January 2027. As previously reported, the new terminal will also showcase five public art pieces. The Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation successfully fundraised $4 million to have five installations in the new terminal, and the work on these installations is ongoing, according to Sarah Hoodjer, Communications Manager at the Des Moines International Airport. Iowan and her bell play key role in Scripps National Spelling Bee WHO 13 News also previously reported that the current terminal will be torn down and turned into a roadway for travelers to be picked up or dropped off at the new terminal. The only section of the current terminal that will not be bulldozed is the baggage claim area, which will be transformed into an office space. Construction will continue at the airport even after the new terminal is open. Hoodjer said the new terminal will be expanded up to Fleur Drive, and additional projects will be constructed. Another project that the airport is currently working on is expanding its parking garage. According to Hoodjer, the airport has successfully added 1,100 additional parking spots. There are now a total of 2,904 spots for daily and hourly parking near the terminal. The parking garage expansion will be open in June. This comes after the Des Moines International Airport recently announced a new logo and brand this year. They also added five new flights this year. 'It's the place airlines want to come, it's the place Iowans want to fly out of, and we're just excited to keep expanding and making it better,' said Hoodjer. On Wednesday, WHO 13 News will go inside the new terminal for a sneak peek into the construction process. Officials will also share more details on their expansion efforts, including the following projects: New de-icing pads New car rental facility New sky bridge connecting the new parking garage expansion to the new terminal Construction for all three of these projects will begin this summer. The de-icing pads will help increase efficiency at the airport. In January, the general manager for the airport's Integrated Deicing Services, Amanda Berry, joined Today in Iowa live to share the importance of de-icing and demonstrate the behind-the-scenes process. During those interviews, she shared that the airport did not have a designated area for planes to be de-iced. Berry said this often led to her team being in the way and other planes were unable to move around. Now, the construction of the new de-icing pads will make the process more efficient. Chase suspect bitten by K9 after running from stolen truck, DMPD says Construction is halfway complete on new Des Moines airport terminal Principal Charity Classic returns to Wakonda Club this week WDMPD reveals new details after missing 13-year-old found out of state Cool temps keep some central Iowa pools closed over holiday weekend Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Axios
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Axios
Iowa's Real ID holdouts face waits, extra screening
Starting Wednesday, you'll need a Real ID to board a domestic flight or enter a federal building quickly — and if you don't have one yet, buckle up for a wait. Why it matters: The federal Real ID requirement is finally kicking in after years of delays. While just over 76% of Iowa drivers are already compliant, thousands are still scrambling to make the cut. You can use a valid passport instead of a Real ID at the airport, but nearly 60% of Iowans don't have one, according to the Center for American Progress. How it works: Real ID standardizes U.S. identification rather than accepting state-specific driver's licenses. Compliant IDs are typically marked with a star in the upper right corner, like Iowa's, though the specific design may vary by state. State of play: As of Tuesday, people could board domestic flights with a license that is not a Real ID, but starting today, a Real ID, passport or similar document is needed. You can still board a plane without a Real ID, but you will need to undergo additional screening and face potential delays, according to Des Moines International Airport. Those who lack an identification that complies "may be diverted to a different line, have an extra step" but ultimately will be able to fly for now, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem told a congressional panel Tuesday. What they're saying: Iowa is ahead of the national 61% Real ID rate because the state started issuing them in 2013, years before many other states, Kathleen Meradith-Eyers, director of the Iowa Department of Transportation's motor division, tells Axios. What we're watching: More than 2 million Iowans already have their Real ID, but appointments for those who don't are nearly two months out at some driver's license stations. The earliest online appointment available yesterday at the Polk County Place station was June 30. The other side: DOT staff members try to accommodate walk-in appointments when possible and frequently open additional time slots when staffing is available. The DOT served 20,000 people at its license centers last week, up more than 40% from the typical 14,000, Meradith-Eyers said. Bottom line: If you're not Real ID-ready, your summer travel plans may have hiccups.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Yahoo
Air Canada flight to Toronto diverted to Des Moines after smoke smell detected
After the smell of smoke was detected, an Air Canada flight from Las Vegas to Toronto was diverted to Des Moines International Airport on Thursday. Air Canada Rouge Flight 1702 landed in Iowa as a precautionary measure after an acrid odour was noticed in the flight deck, Air Canada stated in an email. No injuries were reported among the 176 passengers on board. The aircraft landed normally following standard procedure, and was met by airport first responders and was cleared to taxi to the gate, the airline said. A replacement aircraft was dispatched, allowing passengers to arrive at Toronto early this morning, the spokesperson noted. This incident echoes a similar emergency landing from Air Canada Jazz Flight 7962. The regional aircraft heading from Toronto to Montreal had to land on CBF Trenton on July 31, 2024, according to InQuinte. That flight was diverted after pilots smelled smoke in the flight deck. A Jazz Aviation spokesperson told InQuite that no fires were found and that the aircraft was inspected after its safe arrival. No one was harmed in the earlier incident but passengers reported they could smell the smoke as well. The source of the smell was unknown, InQuinte wrote. Air Canada flight from Halifax receives 'threat' midflight, incident under investigation Air Canada flight bound for Mumbai returns to London shortly after takeoff due to flat tires Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Yahoo
Terry Dolan confirmed killed in Brooklyn Park plane crash
The Brief The Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office on Tuesday identified Terry Dolan as the pilot killed after a plane crashed Saturday into a Brooklyn Park home. Dolan, 63, of Edina, had been the Chief Administrative Officer at U.S. Bank since 2023. The plane had departed from Des Moines International Airport in Iowa and was bound for Anoka County-Blaine Airport prior to the crash. BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. (FOX 9) - Authorities have officially identified Terry Dolan as the only victim in last weekend's deadly plane crash into a Brooklyn Park home. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office on Tuesday identified Dolan, 63, of Edina, as the pilot in the incident. Authorities have determined he died at 12:22 p.m. as a result of multiple blunt force injuries. Officials with U.S. Bank, where Dolan was the chief administration officer, sent a letter to employees on Monday presuming that Dolan was on the plane. What we know FAA officials say the plane, a SOCATA TBM7, which is a single-engine business aircraft, crashed into a home near 109th Avenue North and Noble Parkway in Brooklyn Park around 12:20 p.m. on Saturday. The plane had departed from Des Moines International Airport in Iowa and was bound for Anoka County-Blaine Airport prior to the crash. The one person who was on board the plane was killed, the FAA says. There was one person inside the house at the time of the crash, but they were able to escape safely. The plane is registered with Dolan. What we don't know The cause of the crash is still under investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board. The backstory Dolan, 63, was named as the company's vice chair and chief administrative officer in 2023. He has been with the company since 1998, previously serving as the company's chief financial officer and, before that, leading the company's wealth management and investment services division. As CAO, Dolan was a key part of the company's operations, including being responsible for corporate strategy, marketing, and analytics. He was also active in several charitable organizations, serving on the Killebrew Thompson Memorial board of directors as well as serving with Catholic Charities, the Minnesota Opera, Artspace, and The Minneapolis Foundation. The Source The Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office identified Terry Dolan on Tuesday.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Coroner confirms U.S. Bank executive was on plane that crashed in Minnesota
U.S. Bank vice chair Terry Dolan was confirmed Tuesday as the person killed when his single-engine plane crashed into a suburban Minneapolis home over the weekend, a medical examiner ruled. Terrance Robert Dolan, 63, died of blunt-force injuries, the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office said. The avid pilot was flying a single-engine Socata TBM7 from Naples, Fla., to his home in Edina, Minn., when he went down. Dolan had stopped in Des Moines, Iowa, then taken off from Des Moines International Airport headed for Anoka County-Blaine Airport. He crashed around 12:20 p.m. Saturday in Brooklyn Park, the Federal Aviation Administration said. The house the plane hit was immediately engulfed in flames, though the sole occupant escaped uninjured. The home was destroyed, displacing a family, authorities told The Minnesota Star Tribune. Dolan was remembered for his ascent from humble roots — growing up in a tight-knit Irish family on a farm near Lucan, Minn. — to the top ranks of the Minneapolis-based bank, the Star Tribune reported. He was known as much for his community work as he was for his roles as the bank's vice chair and chief administrative officer, the news outlet reported. He had been with the bank since 1998. U.S. Bank had said Monday it believed Dolan was the one flying the plane, which was registered to him. With News Wire Services
