Continued Collaboration to Provide for Passenger Rail Between Chicago and the Quad-Cities
With increased interest from recent media reports, Iowa Interstate Railroad (IAIS) reiterates our long-standing commitment to and collaboration with local, state, and federal stakeholders to work towards reinstating passenger rail between Chicago and the Quad-Cities. We have always been and continue to be committed to working with IDOT to bring our 50 miles of freight … [Read More]
IOWA INTERSTATE RAILROAD ACQUIRES IOWA CITY INDUSTRIAL CAMPUS PARCEL TO DEVELOP A NEW RAIL TO TRUCK TRANSLOAD FACILITY
Cedar Rapids, IA – Iowa Interstate Railroad, LLC (IAIS) today announced its recent purchase of approximately 30 acres at Iowa City’s Industrial Campus to develop a new rail to truck transloading facility. The site, located on the southeast side of Iowa City and including an existing rail spur, connects to the 573-mile IAIS network, providing … [Read More]
IAIS Honors Bob Pietrandrea with Dedication of its Silvis Yard
Concurrent with the operation of a special train on October 18 honoring the retirement of Robert A “Bob” Pietrandrea from his position as President of Railroad Development Corp. (RDC), the Iowa Interstate Railroad (IAIS) has taken the opportunity to name its Silvis yard in his honor. IAIS & RDC Chairman Henry Posner III commented, “While … [Read More]
IAIS Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, Carrie Evans, Elected President of the Midwest Association of Rail Shipper
Cedar Rapids, IA – Iowa Interstate Railroad (IAIS) is proud to announce that Carrie Evans, Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, was elected as President of the Midwest Association of Rail Shippers (MARS) at the conclusion of their recent Winter Meeting in Lombard, IL. Carrie had served as Vice President on the MARS Board of … [Read More]
IAIS Chairman Continues Support of Operation Lifesaver as it Celebrates 50th Anniversary!
Left: ASLRRA representatives (back row, L to R) Chuck Baker and Sarah Yurasko, along with (front row L to R) Crystal Gitchell and Jo Strang pose with ASLRRA member Henry Posner, III (top right) in front of an Amtrak locomotive commemorating Operation Lifesaver’s 50th anniversary. Strang, who is also OLI’s board chair, spoke at the … [Read More]
STB Chairman Oberman and Member Schultz ride IAIS Business Train
Chairman Martin J. Oberman and Board Member Michelle A. Schultz traveled to important segments of the nation’s rail network last week.
IOWA INTERSTATE RAILROAD JOINS U.S. EPA SMARTWAY® TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP
Cedar Rapids, IA – Iowa Interstate Railroad, LLC (IAIS) today announced that it joined the SmartWay® Transport Partnership, an innovative collaboration between U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and industry that provides a framework to assess the environmental and energy efficiency of goods movement supply chains. IAIS will contribute to the Partnership’s savings of 312 million … [Read More]
Iowa Interstate honors Paul H Banner’s 100th Birthday
June 30th, 2021 The Iowa Interstate Railroad (IAIS) today celebrated the 100th birthday of its founding Chairman Dr. Paul H Banner with a reminder to the railroad community of his numerous contributions to the industry. This was commemorated with the naming of its most recently purchased locomotive, Wabtec ES44AC #519, the “Paul H Banner” upon … [Read More]
Allen Polfer promoted to Chief Financial Officer
The Iowa Interstate Railroad is pleased to announce that Allen Polfer has accepted the position of Chief Financial Officer effective June 1, 2021 reporting to Joe Parsons, President / CEO. As CFO, Allen is responsible for the overall management of the Accounting department. Allen began his career with us in March of 2017 as Controller. … [Read More]
Cathy Smith to Retire After 18-Year Railroad Career
Cathy Smith, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has announced she will retire effective May 31, 2021, after an 18-year career in railroading. Over the years she held various management positions within IAIS including Controller, VP of Finance and Accounting, and most recently, V.P. and Chief Financial Officer. Cathy also served as the Secretary for … [Read More]