Iowa Speedway helps Newton move toward a destination community

Newton Independent

The Iowa Speedway's impact on turning Newton into a destination community is featured in article in the Des Moines Register slated for publication on Sunday.

Writer Rob Gray talks to a number of local folks, including interim City Administrator Darrin Hamilton, Convention and Visitors Bureau Director Linda Bacon and Prairie Suites hotel build Dave Fisher, on the positive impacts the Iowa Speedway has had on the community in light of Maytag's departure.

One of the Iowa Speedway's biggest races of the season, the Iowa Corn Indy 250 - with more than 40,000 spectators expected - will run June 21.

You can read the article here.