I-35 Business Park North - Latimer, Iowa

Latimer Industrial Park Outline

 

A Prime Location. A Workforce Ready to Work.

The I-35 Business Park North in Latimer, Iowa offers 35 acres of development-ready land with direct access to the region’s most important transportation corridors. Located just one mile from Interstate 35 and a quarter mile from Highway 3, this site places your business within easy reach of key Midwest markets like Des Moines, Minneapolis, Omaha, and Chicago.

Backed by dependable infrastructure, strong local support, and a highly capable workforce, this is a site built for business—and ready for your next move.

Site Infrastructure

  • 35 acres of gently rolling land—ideal for development

  • Zoning supports both commercial and agricultural projects

  • 3-phase electric service provided by Franklin REC

  • Natural gas supplied by MidAmerican Energy sized at 2” main, 25 psi

  • 8” water main service provided by the City of Latimer

    • Peak capacity of 65,000 gallons of      50 PSI

Location & Access

  • Just 1 mile from Interstate 35

  • Only ¼ mile from Highway 3

  • 1.7 miles to Hampton Municipal Airport

  • 29 miles to Mason City Airport

  • 93 miles to Des Moines International Airport

  • Central to Des Moines, Minneapolis, Omaha, and Chicago—ideal for logistics and distribution

Workforce & Community

  • 73% of employed residents have education beyond high school

  • Workers commute up to 36 minutes, expanding your talent pool

  • North Iowa Area Community College Career Center opening in 2026 to support job training and workforce development

  • Community partners committed to helping your business grow—from permitting to incentives

 

If you’d like to learn more about Franklin REC’s role in the Latimer Industrial Park or how we can support your energy and infrastructure needs, please contact:

Garrett Thompson
General Manager/CEO, Franklin REC
📧 gthompson@franklinrec.coop
📞 641-456-2557
 

For questions regarding site development and business support, contact:

Mary Amsbaugh
Franklin County Development Association
📧 fcdadirector@franklincountyiowa.com
📞 641-420-2350
🌐 www.franklincountyiowa.com