Newton Rail Park could have generational economic development impact, leaders say

Newton Rail Park could have generational economic development impact, leaders say Main Photo

31 Jul 2025


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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 property acquisition and infrastructure planning is a public-private partnership between the county and Iowa Interstate Railroad.

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