Prairie View Industrial Center (Ames, Iowa)

Located just east of I-35 and north of four-lane U.S. Highway 30. Served by the Union Pacific Railroad. Allows immediate access to Iowa State University.

Site advantages

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Large certified site
730 acres
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Airport access
Des Moines International Airport
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Highway and interstate access
Adjacent to U.S. Highway 30 and Interstate 35
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Enhanced power options
Energy solutions tailored to fit your needs
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Rail connected
Connected to Union Pacific
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Educated workforce
Near Iowa State University

Site details

  • Location: County Road E41 (Lincoln Highway) Ames, Iowa
  • Available acres: 730
  • Topography: Flat
  • Zoning: Agriculture
  • Site certification: Quest Site Solutions
  • Adjacent available acres: No
  • Setting: Industrial center
  • Within city limits: Yes

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Transportation

  • Nearest interstate: Interstate 35 (western boundary of the site)
  • Nearest four-lane highway: U.S. Highway 30 (southern boundary of the site)
  • Nearest commercial airport: Des Moines International Airport (39 miles)
  • Rail served: Yes – Union Pacific

 

Utilities

  • Electric: Alliant Energy (Primary voltage: 12.5kV. Capacity: 30 MW. Voltage of nearest transmission lines: 69kV and 161kV. Looped: Yes.)
  • Gas: Alliant Energy (Main: 10 inches. Pressure: 10″ 420 psi and 10″ 120 psi.)
  • Sewer distribution: City of Ames (Peak capacity at plant per day: 8.6 million gallons. BOD lbs per day: 12,430 lbs per day. TSS lbs per day: 11,560 lbs per day.)
  • Water distribution: City of Ames (Peak capacity at plant per day: 15 million gallons. Pressure: 50-55 psi.)
  • Telecommunications: One Gbps fiber optic line at site

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Locating in Ames

Centrally and conveniently located in the heart of the Midwest, Iowa, Ames is known for its healthy, stable economy, flourishing cultural environment and the world renowned Iowa State University.

Ames is an attractive location for new businesses to locate. It is also an ideal spot for existing businesses to expand. World class companies including 3M, Barilla, BASF, Boehringer Ingelheim, Danfoss, Syngenta and many others are located in Ames. The community’s commitment to excellence is strong and contagious.

Ames is located just 30 miles north of Des Moines – the largest city in Iowa. It has a combined statistical area (CSA) of over 795,000. Iowa State University hosts 36,000 students alone with a record enrollment of 9,000 within the engineering field.

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