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Addressing infrastructure needs

11/29/2021

The bipartisan measure to invest in the nation’s crumbling infrastructure was desperately needed.

Proposed improvements on U.S. 218 to be discussed December 6 in Janesville

11/24/2021

The Iowa Department of Transportation will hold a public information meeting to discuss proposed improvements on U.S. 218 from the Cedar River in Janesville to Business U.S. 218 / 4th Street in Waverly in Bremer County.

Week of November 22 fuel and energy price update courtesy of the Iowa Department of Agriculture

11/24/2021

As of Tuesday, November 23, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.17 across Iowa according to AAA. Prices fell 1 cent from last week’s price and $1.22 higher than one year ago. The national average on Tuesday was $3.40, down 1 cent from last week’s price.

Cost of Thanksgiving meal up 14% from 2020

11/22/2021

Supply chain bottlenecks are contributing to higher costs for the annual Thanksgiving feast.

Info Meetings Begin for Navigator CCS Pipeline

11/19/2021

Starting November 29 through January, informational meetings are being held about the Navigator Heartland Greenway Pipeline in 36 Iowa counties. Landowners, tenants and other affected persons are invited to attend.

Farm Bureau survey shows cost of Thanksgiving meal up 14% from 2020

11/18/2021

An analysis by American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) surveying grocery shoppers across the United States has revealed the average price tag for this year’s Thanksgiving meal for 10 people is $53.31, up 14% from 2020.

Week of November 15 fuel and energy price update courtesy of the Iowa Department of Agriculture

11/17/2021

As of Wednesday, November 17, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.18 across Iowa according to AAA. Prices fell 2 cents from last week’s price and $1.20 higher than one year ago. The national average on Wednesday was $3.41, down 1 cent from last week’s price.

Infrastructure help is on the way

11/15/2021

Congress passes legislation funding infrastructure repairs and greater broadband access.

Iowa DOT offices closed for the 2021 Thanksgiving holiday

11/15/2021

Iowa Department of Transportation business locations will be closed Wednesday - Friday, November 24-26. Normal operations business hours will resume on Monday, November 29, for all offices except Iowa DOT driver’s license service centers which are typically closed on Mondays.

Public meeting on Federal Recreational Trails Program to be held by conference call on November 16

11/15/2021

This meeting of the Federal Recreational Trails Program Advisory Committee will include a brief overview of the Federal Recreational Trails Program and apportionments, program guidance, application process, and scoring criteria.