Newton Rail Park — Rail-Ready. Market-Connected. Built for Reach.

Strategically located along Interstate 80 in Central Iowa, Newton Rail Park connects your business to Class I rail networks, renewable energy, and a regional workforce built for growth.
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Located just 30 miles east of Des Moines, Newton
Rail Park sits on the Interstate 80 corridor in the
heart of Iowa’s agriculture, manufacturing, and
clean-energy region.

Its position offers efficient highway and rail access
to major Midwest market, including Chicago, Kansas City, Minneapolis, St. Louis, and Omaha, all within a single day’s transit.

Surrounded by proven energy and manufacturing
employers, Newton is ideal for biofuels, wind- component manufacturing, cold-chain logistics, feed
and grain processing, and advanced production
facilities.

Central to Everything That Moves the Midwest

Newton Rail Park is directly served by the Iowa Interstate Railroad, providing main-line access and an on-site terminal operating seven days a week. IAIS offers connections to all major Class I railroads, giving shippers coast-to-coast routing flexibility.

With local switching, transload capability, and responsive customer support, the Newton Rail Park delivers speed and reliability that standard industrial parks can’t match.

IAIS’s in-house engineering team helps design railready facilities, ensuring every project moves
efficiently from concept to completion.

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Certified, Infrastructure-Ready Industrial Land

367 available acres plus 73 adjacent—designated through the Iowa Certified Site Program and ready for development. Located within the City of Newton and Jasper County, the park combines proven infrastructure with expansion capacity for long-term growth.
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Location:
North 33rd Avenue East, Newton, IA

Available acres:
405

Zoning:
Agriculture, Industrial Heavy

Site Certification:
In process of Iowa Site Certification Program (expected completion 2025)

Adjacent Available Acres:
Possible

Setting:
Industrial Center

Within City Limits:
Yes

 Site Details Transportation Nearest Highway:
U.S. Highway 6 (2 miles)

Nearest Interstate:
I-80 (3 miles)

Nearest Commercial Airport:
Des Moines International Airport (40 miles)

Rail Served:
Iowa Interstate Railroad connects to all Class I carriers.
The Renewable Energy Logistic Center, adjacent to the Newton Yard, offers state-of-the-art transload facilities.
 Utilities Electric:
Alliant Energy (Primary Voltage: 69 kV, Capacity: 1,300 kW. Should future development, Alliant Energy can upgrade capacity via new distribution lines.)

Gas:
Black Hills Energy (Main: 6 inches, Pressure: 50 psi. Can currently serve 10,000 MCF/month load.)

Telecommunications:
Mahaska Communications

Sewer Distribution:
City of Newton

Water Distribution:
Iowa Regional Utility Association
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Renewable Energy & Components – wind towers, blades, biofuels, and clean-tech manufacturing

Ag Processing & Feed – grain, protein, and specialty ingredients

Cold Chain & Food Products – temperature- controlled storage and distribution

Advanced Manufacturing – steel, composites, and heavy industrial production

Transload & Logistics Hubs – rail-to-truck access for non-rail-served businesses Each sector benefits from Newton’s combination of Class I rail connectivity, renewable power supply, and certified infrastructure. Connect with IAIS

A Proven Development Partner

Newton Rail Park is supported by a collaborative team of public and private partners dedicated to helping new projects take root and grow.

The City of Newton, Jasper County, and Alliant Energy work together to streamline permitting, infrastructure planning, and utility coordination, ensuring each project receives responsive, community-backed support.

On the rail side, the Iowa Interstate Railroad (IAIS) provides the expertise that makes the site truly rail-ready. IAIS’s in-house engineering teams work directly with companies and site planners to design customized rail access — from preliminary layout to service planning — ensuring your facility is engineered for efficient, reliable operations from day one.

Ready to Connect? Build your next facility with Iowa Interstate Railroad and the City of Newton — where reach, reliability, and readiness come together. Contact Information: Jim Bowman Senior Director, Economic & Site Development
319-981-4798 | jbowman@iaisrr.com
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