Looking for a great place for your business? Give Oelwein a try. For retail, wholesale, service or manufacturing, consider Oelwein as a place to productively and cost-effectively do business.

Breaking Ground
"With the Regional Academy for Math and Science nearing completion next door, Oelwein is poised to increase local industry and increase economic growth, " said Mayor Larry Murphy. For more information on this and other Off-Shore Iowa projects visit www.off-shoreiowa.com.

The OCAD Board is showing the Tyson Building, space in our Industrial Park, and more. We are ready to show the great assets that Oelwein has to offer.

The Midwest work ethic and quality of life are among the strong points of Oelwein. Quality schools, housing in all price ranges, modern hospital, 11 city parks, wide variety of recreation opportunities, and a productive, educated work force. They're all here in Oelwein... but there's something more.

It's pride. It's pride that inspired the Chicago Great Western Railroad to make Oelwein the "Hub City" of the Midwest. Pride drove Walter P. Chrysler to build his first car here. Pride drives the transportation options, retail offerings and progressive attitudes that continue to make Oelwein "the Hub of Northeast Iowa."

  Regional Academy for Math and Science (RAMS)

A leap forward in the technical training of our workforce
A Regional Academy for Math and Science (RAMS) is a vision becoming a reality in Oelwein. The Educational Partnership between Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) and Northeast Iowa Area High Schools will offer new opportunities for traditional and nontraditional students. Groundbreaking will take place in May for the building shown here. Visit RAMS website to learn more.

  Downtown Revitilization

Investment in our downtown infrastructure is at the heartbeat of our community initiatives. New streets and sidewalks with attractive greenery and streetlamps were just the beginning. OCAD has contracted with the Iowa Downtown Resource Center of the Iowa Department of Economic Development (IDED) to conduct a Downtown Assessment. The assessment, recently completed, will be an important guide in the development of improvements and investments in our community, particularly in the downtown business area.

The Central Business District Architectural Design Guidelines
(click here to view) were drawn up for the following purposes:

• to maintain the economic viability of the central business district
• to encourage redevelopment and new development
• to regulate exterior scale, design and materials within the district
• to promote compatibility with the existing character of downtown
• to maintain the unique identify of downtown Oelwein
• and more

Oelwein Central Business District Overlay Ordinance - DRAFT
(click here to view) purpose and intent:

This Ordinance is intended to conserve the historic character, enhance the visual appearance, and advance the public welfare by enhanced economic opportunities in the City of Oelwein.

Whether building, relocating, or expanding, Oelwein Chamber and Area Development and the City of Oelwein stand ready to assist you in your business venture. Search this site for available buildings and land, for knowledgeable realtors, and the contacts you need to get you started.

Contact Sally Falb, Director of Economic Development
Phone: 319-283-1105
Email: sfalb@alpinecom.net