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Wednesday, May 15, 2013  The Macon Fower Memorial Airport is getting a major facelift.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin is announcing nearly $1.2 million in funding.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Legislation to end furloughs of air traffic controllers and delays for millions of travelers is headed to a House vote.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  Updated with video: Small plane slams into home, killing 3 pilots en route to FAA safety conference in Mississippi

Wednesday, August 22, 2012  Fahad Nabeel Hussein Al-Daous appeared in federal court in Des Moines Wednesday.

Monday, August 20, 2012  Emergency crews rushed to the airport Monday afternoon for a report of a plane down.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012  This is the airport's first perfect rating in seven years.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Monday, July 16, 2012  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Monday, May 07, 2012  Fahad Nabeel Hussein Al-Daous pleaded guilty to  one count of making a false statement to the Federal Aviation Administration.

Friday, April 15, 2011  On the job naps may be the solution for sleepy air traffic controllers, scientists say

Monday, April 04, 2011  NTSB: Cracks similar to those found in damaged Southwest Airlines jet found in 3 other planes

Thursday, March 24, 2011  NTSB probing planes landing without clearance because air traffic supervisor asleep

Monday, February 21, 2011  Engine failure forces Delta flight to make emergency landing at Fla. airport after takeoff

Thursday, February 17, 2011  Flight instructors from Indian Hills Community College were showcasing a new flight simulator to students.