Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker disclosed earlier this month that his administration seeks to commit almost $1 billion of planned ...

Local officials from across the Quad-Cities are forming a new committee to continue advocating for passenger rail service in the area. On Tuesday, Sept. 9, officials announced the formation of the ...

8 News at Nine starts right now"> The busiest stretch of interstate in Iowa is undergoing more changes starting today. This is a live look from a traffic camera near Hickman Road near where Clive and ...

Iowa's Interstate 35/80 sees ramp changes amid ongoing construction Trump says he's removing Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook, citing his administration’s allegations of mortgage fraud TSA Has ...

Jasper County approved a feasibility study for a proposed bridge on Highway T-38 North over train tracks owned by Iowa Interstate Railroad. County Engineer Michael Frietsch said a feasibility study ...

Newton Mayor Evelyn George talks about upcoming summer activities in Newton, including this month’s Newton Fest, and addresses the City Council’s action this week ...

U.S. Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (left) greets refugee and immigrant advocate, active with the Iowa City Human Rights Commission and Johnson County UNA board member Bijou Maliabo Town Hall ...

Jul. 31—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 ...

NEWTON, Iowa — A joint purchase of 294 acres of farmland by Jasper County and the Iowa Interstate Railroad has been finalized. The land will be used to establish the Newton Rail Park, an industrial ...

NEWTON — Jasper County is now home to a 367-acre industrial site directly connected to the Iowa Interstate Railroad, giving manufacturers access to rail lines that county officials hope will ...

Join Jasper County and Iowa Interstate Railroad (IAIS) at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 30 in the Jasper County Courthouse Rotunda for a milestone event announcing the creation of Newton Rail Park, a ...