Author: Allison Jacobs

Greyhound, a Flix North America brand and the largest provider of intercity bus services in the United States, is expanding service in Iowa with the launch of two new routes designed to strengthen connectivity throughout the region. The new routes will link Des Moines with key hubs in the Midwest, including Indianapolis and St. Louis, further integrating local communities into Greyhound’s national intercity bus network.

Several new stops will be introduced on these routes throughout Iowa, including Mount Pleasant, Burlington, Ottumwa, Oskaloosa, and Monroe, as well as an additional new stop in Quincy, Illinois.

Supported by the Iowa Department of Transportation, the new service expands access to reliable, affordable long-distance travel for residents in underserved areas, and reflects a broader trend of growing demand for intercity bus travel nationwide.

There will be one trip per day in each direction, 7 days a week. Service begins March 17, 2026, and tickets are available at greyhound.com or on the Greyhound mobile app.

DES MOINES TO ST. LOUIS STOPS INCLUDE: 

• St. Louis, MO: St Louis Bus Station, 430 S 15Th St, Saint Louis, MO 63103

• Quincy, IL: Quincy Public Transit Hub, 7th & Jersey St, Quincy, IL 62301

• Mount Pleasant, IA: 2120 E Washington St, Mt Pleasant, IA 52641

• Iowa City, IA: 170 E Court St, Iowa City, IA 52240

• Cedar Rapids, IA: 4444 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

• Marshalltown, IA: 3302 S Center St, Marshalltown, IA 50158

• Des Moines, IA: 1641 E. Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

DES MOINES TO INDIANAPOLIS STOPS INCLUDE: 

• Des Moines, IA: 1641 E. Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

• Monroe, IA: 201 Ralph St, Monroe, IA 50170

• Oskaloosa, IA: 501 High Ave W, Oskaloosa, IA 52577

• Ottumwa, IA: Corner Of E Main St & Market St, Ottumwa, IA 52501

• Burlington, IA: 4305 W Mt Pleasant St, West Burlington, IA 52655

• Bloomington, IN: 11 Uptown Circle, Bloomington, IN 61761

• Champaign, IN: Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, 45 E University Ave, Champaign, IN 61820

• Indianapolis, IN: Indianapolis Bus Station, 350 S Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46225

QUOTES:
“Reliable, affordable transportation is essential for rural communities, providing critical access to jobs, healthcare, education, and family,” said Karina Frayter, Head of Communications at Flix North America, parent company of Greyhound. “Through this new service, we are strengthening vital connections across Iowa, supporting local economies, and linking residents to Greyhound’s nationwide network. With the support of the Iowa Department of Transportation, communities of all sizes will have greater access to intercity transportation and opportunity throughout the Midwest and beyond.”

“The Iowa Department of Transportation welcomes Greyhound’s launch of these new routes, which will expand travel options and improve regional connectivity for Iowans,” said Matt Oetker, Transit Programs Administrator at the Iowa Department of Transportation. “Enhanced intercity mobility supports our communities, strengthens our economy, and helps ensure that all travelers have access to reliable transportation choices.”

COURTESY VISUALS:

Courtesy Greyhound B-roll and stills can be found here.

CONTACT:
Carolyn Lowe, PR Manager, carolyn.lowe@flix.com

About Flix North America Inc.

Flix North America Inc., the parent company of FlixBus Inc. and Greyhound Lines, Inc., is a leading provider of long-distance bus transportation in North America. We’re a subsidiary of Germany-based Flix SE, a global travel technology company operating bus and train services in more than 40 countries across four continents. Greyhound and FlixBus, together with their trusted partners, offer the most extensive coast-to-coast network of intercity bus routes, providing travelers with affordable and sustainable transportation options to over 1,800 destinations in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. More than 12 million passengers ride with us each year. Our mission is to keep communities connected and help drive affordable and sustainable travel for everyone. For more information, please visit our website and press room.

The Iowa Army Ammunition Plant remains temporarily closed following an undisclosed incident that triggered a full safety review of the facility.

Officials say operations at the Middletown site are still shut down, and no timeline has been given for reopening.

Justine Barati, Director of Public and Congressional Affairs for Join Munitions Command at the Rock Island Arsenal, addressed rumors circulating on social media over the past several days. She confirmed there were no drones over the facility, no explosion occurred, and no munitions are missing.

Barati also stated that no dangerous materials were uncovered during ongoing construction work at the plant, which recently secured a contract worth more than 635 million dollars to add a new production line.

Employees were sent home abruptly around noon on Thursday of last week. According to reports, workers were instructed to gather their belongings and leave immediately.

Officials say the shutdown is being done out of an abundance of caution.

In a statement, Barati said the pause allows experts to review on-site storage procedures and ensure all safety protocols are being followed. Access to the site remains restricted during this time.

The Des Moines County Sheriff’s Office also confirmed the closure is due to an internal issue, but emphasized there is no threat to the public.

Officials say more information will be released as it becomes available.

Mount Pleasant, Iowa, [March 16, 2026] – Applications are currently being accepted for the Healthcare Scholarship Program through the Friends of Henry County Health Center.

The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage education and future employment in a healthcare field. Applicants must be residents of Henry County, or work at HCHC, or be an immediate family member of someone who works at HCHC. Scholarships are open to high school and college students as well as continuing education students.

Applications are available at the HCHC Information Desk in the front lobby, high schools located in Henry County, Southeastern Community College, Indian Hills Community College, Mount Mercy, or Kirkwood Community College. To print the application, go to www.henrycountysoldiersandsailors.com/friends-of-hchc.

Applicants may enroll in a program of their choice and at the college of their choice; however, the scholarship committee reserves the right to review the program. Funds may be used to pay for tuition, books, and other educational expenses.

Completed applications are due by Friday, April 10 at 2 p.m., and may be turned into the HCHC Public Information Department, 407 S. White Street, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa 52641.  Applicants may also email their paperwork to kheerdt@greatriverhealth.org.

The Friends of HCHC initiated the scholarship program in 1979 to offer financial assistance to students enrolled in a healthcare field of study.  Numerous scholarships have been awarded to area students in hospital service areas such as nursing, emergency care, laboratory, imaging (radiology), medical records and pharmacy. Friends of Henry County Health Center sponsor an annual soup supper on the first Friday in November to help fund the scholarship program.

For more scholarship information, call 319-385-6524.