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Newton officials today celebrated the start of what they say is its biggest economic development project in 75 years.About 50 people gathered at the Jasper County Courthouse in Newton to learn about the Newton Rail Park, a 367-acre industrial rail development northwest of the city. The $10 million investment in...
When fully constructed and at full capacity, the Newton Rail Park — with its bevy of industrial businesses — has the potential to create thousands of jobs.Local leaders and representatives from Iowa Interstate Railroad on July 30 gathered in the rotunda of the county courthouse in Newton to celebrate the...
The Greater Des Moines Partnership will hold a Regional Summit, aimed at connecting urban, suburban, and rural communities, on Wednesday, September 17, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., at the Iowa Events Center. The Partnership invites area community, business, and civic leaders to discuss challenges, opportunities, and key issues impacting...
The Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Top Five series features experts in human resources, marketing, accounting, sales, and other topics intended to support small businesses. Presenters introduce five key points on specific topics that will help small business owners be successful. Each event will take place virtually via Zoom from 9...
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;...
