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Newton Rail Park Celebrates Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Site Certification
Jul 9 2026 Less than one year after Jasper County and Iowa Interstate Railroad, LLC (IAIS) completed a landmark public-private land agreement to establish Newton Rail Park (NRP), public- and private-sector leaders gathered to mark a major milestone underscoring the park’s growing momentum as a next-generation industrial rail development. More than 100 people,...
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for Jasper County following the severe flooding events from this past week. As a result of this proclamation, the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program and the Disaster Care Advocacy Program can provide assistance to eligible residents.Click here to read more.For additional...
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board announced that it has awarded $495,000 in tax credits to AU Solutions, a Tulsa, Oklahoma-based agricultural chemical manufacturer, that plans to construct a $17M new facility in Newton. AU Solutions was founded in 1995. The privately owned company manufactures chemicals for the agricultural industry,...
The Greater Des Moines Partnership Presents Free Workshops to Support Small Business Growth
Mar 11 2026The Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Top Five series features regional experts in accounting, human resources, marketing, sales, and other key business disciplines. Each session highlights five key points on specific topics to help small business owners be successful. The 2026 lineup consists of six free events. Each event will take...
The Alliant Energy Foundation provides support in the communities the company serves in Iowa. The Foundation’s Community Grants focus on the following areas: hunger and housing, including household needs, food and nutrition, housing and shelter, and transportation; workforce readiness, including agriculture, literacy, STEM, workforce development, and youth development and mentoring;...
