Site at a Glance
Site Name: Newton Rail Park
Zoning: Agricultural, Industrial, M-2 Heavy Industrial
Site Designation: DSM RFI Ready, Phase 1 Environmental Study Complete, State Certified Program
Water Infrastructure: Yes
Wastewater Infrastructure: Yes
Electric Infrastructure: Yes
Natural Gas Infrastructure: Yes
Transportation Infrastructure: Distance to 4-Lane Highway: 3 miles
Distance to Interstate: 5.4 miles
Direct Rail Access: Yes
Nearest Major Air Hub + Travel Time: Des Moines International Airport; 50 minutes
Site Information
Newton Rail Park offers 370 controlled, development-ready acres within city limits, directly served by Iowa Interstate Railroad (IAIS) with on-site mainline access and a full-service rail yard. As the only U.S. regional railroad connected to all six Class I carriers, IAIS provides unmatched service, routing optionality and reach. The site is adjacent to IAIS’s Renewable Energy & Transload Center.
Designed for speed-to-market development, the Iowa Certified Site features comprehensive infrastructure, including water, wastewater, electric, natural gas and fiber-internet services. Newton Rail Park delivers a rare combination of rail-served infrastructure, workforce access and a central U.S. location, making it a premier destination for industrial growth and investment.
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Why DSM USA?
The Greater Des Moines region boasts a strong business climate, with business-friendly tax policies, a cost of doing business that’s 14% lower than the national average (Moody’s Analytics) and a labor force participation rate of 70%. Forbes ranks Greater Des Moines as a top 10 place for business and careers and the U.S. Census data shows that Greater Des Moines is the fastest growing major metro in the Midwest.
About DSM RFI Ready
DSM RFI Ready sites meet rigorous documentation requirements and have been evaluated by economic development practitioners to ensure site selection consultants and corporate real estate executives can readily access the data needed to drive decisions.
Contact The Partnership
The Greater Des Moines Partnership is the Greater Des Moines region's economic and community development organization. Working with The Partnership gives businesses a single point of contact to learn about doing business in the region. The Partnership economic development team offers expert business support in a number of areas. Get a full report on this site and learn more about building your next big thing in DSM.
Tiffany Louk | Director of Economic Development
(515) 286-4903
tlouk@DSMpartnership.com