Iowa’s first Gold Certified site is fully ready! Charles City offers 75 acres for industrial and commercial development. The site's infrastructure, environmental reviews, zoning, and planning are complete—delivering speed, certainty, and lower risk for commercial and industrial development. This site is located in the heart of Iowa, near I-35, Hwy 218, and Hwy 18, providing logistical and transportation ease for companies operating throughout the Midwest. The Charles City region also brings a deep industrial labor pool — welders and machinists, growing engineering talent, competitive wages — supported by a pro-growth incentive environment and streamlined development support.