All aboard! Jasper County officially launches rail park with Iowa Interstate Railroad

31 Jul 2025

news, economic development

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 finalized land acquisition and the official launch of the new rail park, which is the result of a public-private partnership between Jasper County and the railroad.

Other partnerships with entities like Jasper County Economic Development Corporation (JEDCO), Newton Development Corporation, the City of Newton, Alliant Energy, ITC Midwest and Black Hills Energy have bolstered the project to where it is today. Supervisor Brandon Talsma emphasized their importance.

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