July Meeting

US 20 Association Meeting Set for May 10

For Immediate Release: April 25, 2013

Galva, Iowa - The US 20 Association will hold their regular bi-monthly meeting on Friday, May 10, 2013. The meeting will begin at 10:00 am at The Meeting Place, 106 East 2nd Street in Galva.

During the meeting, members of the Association will hear an update on four-lane US 20 projects from Dakin Schultz, transportation planner with the Department of Transportation. Local supporters of four-lane US 20 Delayne Johnson, general manager of Quad County Corn Processors, and Rita Frahm with Ida County Economic Development will also speak. The Association will also conduct regular business and begin planning for the Annual Meeting to be held in July.

The US 20 Corridor Association advocates for the swift completion of this four-lane east-west roadway in Iowa. Just 32 miles remain to be added to the DOT Five  Year Construction Plan for the project to be completed.

The public is welcome to attend the meeting and join the Association in its efforts. For more information on the Association or US 20 in Iowa, visit www.4lane20.com. Membership information is included on the website.

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For more information: Contact Ann Trimble-Ray at 712-273-5745

US 20 Association Meeting Set for March 8
For Immediate Release: March 4, 2013
This news release was added to the website on March 7, 2013

Rockwell City, Iowa - The US 20 Association will hold their regular bi-monthly meeting on Friday, March 8, 2013. The meeting will begin at 10:00 am at the Rockwell City Library/Community Building, 424 Main Street.

During the meeting, members of the Association will review the recent Transportation Day 2013 at the State Capitol and issues related to transportation infrastructure spending.

In case of inclement weather creating the need to cancel the meeting, an announcement will be posted on the US 20 Association Facebook page or call 712-273-5745 for updates.

The US 20 Corridor Association advocates for the swift completion of this four-lane east-west roadway in Iowa. Just over 40 miles remain to be built to complete the statewide project with 15 of those miles in the DOT Five Year Plan for construction in coming years.

The public is welcome to attend the meeting and join the Association in its efforts. For more information on the Association or US 20 in Iowa, visit www.4lane20.com. Membership information is included on the website.

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For more information: Contact Ann Trimble-Ray at 712-273-5745

Transportation Day at the Capitol 2013
Rescheduled for February 27, 2013
This news release was updated on February 22, 2013

For Immediate Release: January 3, 2013

This news release was added to the website on January 3, 2013

Holstein, Iowa - The US 20 Association will hold their regular bi-monthly meeting on Friday, January 11, 2013. The meeting will begin at 10:00 am at the Lohff Schumann Memorial Community Center in Holstein.

During the meeting, members of the Association will review the recent grand opening of four-lane US 20 in Sac and Calhoun Counties as well as discuss the upcoming Transportation Day 2013 at the State Capitol on January 30, 2013.

In case of inclement weather creating the need to cancel the meeting, an announcement will be posted on the US 20 Association Facebook page or call 712-273-5745 for updates.

The US 20 Corridor Association advocates for the swift completion of this four-lane east-west roadway in Iowa. Just over 40 miles remain to be built to complete the statewide project with 15 of those miles in the DOT Five Year Plan for construction in coming years.

The public is welcome to attend the meeting and join the Association in its efforts. For more information on the Association or US 20 in Iowa, visit www.4lane20.com. Membership information is included on the website.

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For more information: Contact Ann Trimble-Ray at 712-273-5745

Photos of the New Four-Lane US 20 Opening in Western Iowa
This news release was added to the website on November 23, 2012

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New Four-Lane US 20 Opened Today in Western Iowa
Grand Opening Celebration and Dedication on Wednesday
For Immediate Release: November 19, 2012
This news release was added to the website on November 19, 2012

Early, Iowa - Traffic is rolling down new four-lane US 20 in Sac and Calhoun Counties as of this morning.
The Grand Opening Celebration and Dedication for the new highway hosted by the US 20 Association in conjunction with the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is set for Wednesday, November 21, at 10:00 am. Honored guests at the event will be:
• Congressman Steve King
• Governor Terry E. Branstad
• Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds
• State Senator Daryl Beall*
• State Representative David Tjepkes*
• State Representative Gary Worthan*
• Iowa DOT Director Paul Trombino
• Iowa DOT Commissioners Charese Yanney, Barry Cleaveland, and David Rose*
• Cedar Valley Corp. President and CEO Steve Jackson and Project Manager Bob Leon*
• Members of the US 20 Association
The public is welcome to attend. To participate in the events, guests are instructed to come from the west on the east bound lanes of four-lane US 20 at the interchange with US 71 north of Early. Approximately 1.5 miles east of US 71, they will see a truck turnout area (similar to an unimproved rest area). There will be signs and personnel to direct traffic and park vehicles. Carpooling is encouraged.
Following the ceremony on the new highway, the Association invites guests to a reception being held in Early at the United Methodist Church, 402 Hickory.
For more information on the Association and the Grand Opening Celebration and Dedication, visit www.4lane20.com.
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*Additional guests confirmed since previous release.
For more information: Contact Ann Trimble-Ray at 712-273-5745

Four-Lane US 20 to Open in Sac and Calhoun Counties
Grand Opening Celebration and Dedication Set for November 21

For Immediate Release: November 14, 2012
This news release was added to the website on November 15, 2012


Early, Iowa - Newly constructed four-lane US 20 in Sac and Calhoun Counties will open early next week. The US 20 Association, working in cooperation with the Iowa Department of Transportation, will hold a Grand Opening Celebration and Dedication marking the occasion on Wednesday, November 21, at 10:00 am. Honored guests at the event will be Governor Terry E. Branstad, Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds, Congressman Steve King, Iowa DOT Director Paul Trombino, as well as members of the US 20 Association.

To participate in the events, guests are instructed to come from the west on the east bound lanes of four-lane US 20 at the interchange with US 71 north of Early. Approximately 1.5 miles east of US 71, they will see a truck turnout area (similar to an unimproved rest area). There will be signs and personnel to direct traffic and park vehicles. Carpooling is encouraged.

"The US 20 Association is pleased to know this segment, the second longest continuous segment of four-lane to open in Iowa since the Interstates were built, will be open in time for Thanksgiving holiday travelers to enjoy the safety and efficiency of this new road," commented Shirley Phillips, president of the US 20 Association and executive director of Sac Economic and Tourism Development. "This segment was built extremely well, extremely fast, and opens new doors of opportunity for northwest Iowa."

Following the ceremony on the new highway, the Association invites guests to a reception being held in Early at the United Methodist Church, 402 Hickory.

"This will truly be a celebration and the US 20 Association will continue to advocate for completion of statewide four-lane US 20," Phillips remarked. "Acquisition for expansion of US 20 in Woodbury County between Moville and Correctionville is underway. We look forward to the planned grading for this segment to begin and will be zealous in our efforts to see the final 30 miles added to the DOT Five Year Plan in the near future."

For more information on the Association and the Grand Opening Celebration and Dedication, visit www.4lane20.com.

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For more information: Contact Ann Trimble-Ray at 712-273-5745

US 20 Corridor Association Annual Meeting
July 13 in Sioux City
For Immediate Release: July 3, 2012
This news release was updated on July 10, 2012

Sioux City, Iowa - The US 20 Corridor Association will hold its Annual Meeting on Friday, July 13, at 10:00 am at the Sioux City Public Museum, 607 4th Street. The agenda will include election of board members and officers as well as updates on construction on four-lane US 20 in western Iowa.

Sioux City Mayor Bob Scott will welcome the Association and Iowa DOT Commissioner Charese Yanney will address the group as well. Michelle Bostinelos of SIMPCO and Barbara Sloniker of the Siouxland Chamber will also make remarks.

Board members whose terms expire in 2012 are Mark Buschkamp, Cherokee County; George Crouse, Lake View; Sharon Ann Irwin, Early; Bob Singer, Fort Dodge; Gary Nicholson, Calhoun County; and Barbara Sloniker, Sioux City. Current officers of the Association are Shirley Phillips, president, Sac County; Bob Singer, 1st vice president, Webster County; Mary Gross, vice president, Holstein; and Sharon Irwin, secretary/treasurer, Early.

The US 20 Corridor Association exists to advocate for the swiftest possible completion of statewide four-lane US 20 possible. Just 32 miles of two-lane US 20 are not in the DOT's Five Year Plan. More information on the Association and project are available at www.4lane20.com.

For more information on the Association or the upcoming Annual Meeting, contact Ann Trimble-Ray at 712-273-5745.

US 20 Corridor Development Successes
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Aerial Photos of the Raccoon River bridge progess
This news release was added to the website on April 16, 2012

US 71 Overpass Beams Go Up on March 28, 2012
This news release was added to the website on March 29, 2012

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Recent photos of the Highway 71 Overpass Construction
This news release was added to the website on March 18, 2012

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Recent photos of the Raccoon River Bridge Construction
This news release was added to the website on March 18, 2012

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Structural Deficiencies Regarding Iowa's Roads And Bridges
This news release was added to the website on February 29, 2012

IGRA Road Funding Flyer
This 160kb PDF file was added to the website on February 7, 2012

Transportation Day 2012 Information
This news release was added to the website on February 2, 2012