Eastern Iowa Airport plans 18 gates and aviation hub growth
The Eastern Iowa Airport aims to expand to 18 gates with four jet bridges and improved restrooms and concessions. Growth stems from strong regional economy, leisure travel gains, and a focus on aviation education with Kirkwood and Coe College programs adjacent to the airport hangar. Planning includes a remote park and ride, phased parking expansion, and a 40 acre maintenance facility to house six 737s, with taxiway development and a shovel-ready timeline by next spring.
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Summit Opposes Eminent Domain Move Cited as Minority Attack
Summit lawyers call the opposition to its project’s eminent domain efforts overwhelming and partisan. They note Republicans control both Iowa chambers and cite failed bills and no Senate vote. Rep Steven Holt accuses critics of hypocrisy while Summit seeks reconsideration responses from the utility commission expected in weeks. This article first appeared in the Iowa Capital Dispatch.
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