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Eastern Iowa Airport groundbreaking seen as investment in region’s economic future

Ceremony March 6 marks launch of final phase of $62 million modernization project
By: Richard Pratt|March 6, 2023
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    Eastern Iowa Airport director Marty Lenss speaks at a groundbreaking ceremony Monday, March 6, 2023 for the fourth and final phase of the airport's renovation project. CREDIT RICHARD PRATT

    The final phase of the Eastern Iowa Airport’s modernization project represents a key investment not only in the airport, but the region’s economic vitality as well.

    That was part of the message from Gov. Kim Reynolds Monday, March 6 as airport officials and local leaders gathered on the airport tarmac for a ceremony to mark the formal groundbreaking for the last phase of the Eastern Iowa Airport’s $120 million-plus modernization…

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