Two sites in Dallas County have achieved certification through the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s certified site program.

The West Metro Interstate and Rail Park in Dexter is 265 acres of developable land is zoned for an industrial park. The Van Meter Vision Park is 288 acres of agricultural land.  Both sites are managed and promoted by the Greater Dallas County Development Alliance.

The Certified Sites Program was rolled out in 2012, in an effort to address the lack of project-ready industrial sites in Iowa.   By going through the certification process developers, local officials, utility partners and consultants work together to more effectively market the site to potential companies.

The four sites chosen were among eight applicants in the first round of certification.  Other successful applications came from the Webster County Ag Center in Fort Dodge and the Iowa Falls/Hardin County Industrial Park.