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Wednesday, June 05, 2013  The Highway 63 Transportation Corporation pays off the four-lane U.S. 63 project between Kirksville and Macon.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Civil engineers say Missouri's infrastructure gets only a C minus.

Monday, May 13, 2013  Recently the Missouri Department of Transportation released its draft Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan to improve Missouri highways.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Kirksville Airport and Transportation Committe met Tuesday.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  A measure that would permit the use of all-terrain vehicles on some roads is gaining support in the Iowa Legislature.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  The Iowa Department of Transportation is preparing rules for where traffic cameras may be installed along interstates and highways in the state.

Sunday, December 02, 2012  A lady, near Ottumwa, has been decorating trees for the holidays for more than 26 years.

Thursday, August 16, 2012  Drought cuts MoDOT mowing cycle down to 3, saving $2 million statewide. Mowing to resume after recent rains.

Saturday, July 21, 2012  Iowa Governor Terry Branstad is encouraging the public to harvest grass in state highway ditches.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012  Facebook story of the day: Highway State Patrol can still pull over drivers within city limits

Monday, April 09, 2012  The No MOre Trash! awareness campaign runs through the month of April.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012  New program aims to reduce traffic accidents at intersections in Missouri.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012  An increase in Iowa’s fuel tax is still being pursued by some Iowa lawmakers, despite Gov. Terry Branstad’s opposition.

Wednesday, January 04, 2012  Iowa’s gas tax was last raised in 1989, but there is a debate looming in the state legislature that could change that.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011  The Missouri Department of Transportation is urging drivers to use added caution when temperatures drop below freezing and moisture is in the air.