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The Hawkeye Express, which began operating in September 2006, is a part of the Iowa Northern family of companies. The Hawkeye Express is primarily used to move fans between Historic Kinnick Stadium and satellite parking areas during Iowa Hawkeye home football games.
More about the Hawkeye Express from the 2013 Football Program.
Gary Dolphin: Welcome Aboard the Hawkeye Express!
Welcome to Iowa Northern Railway
Iowa Northern Railway Company is a leader in market development with high service levels, intense attention to customer needs and deep knowledge of the regional agricultural marketplace. Iowa Northern has a unique approach to help our customers be more competitive.  Iowa Northern operates twenty-four hours, seven days a week, and possesses a strong primary traffic base local to the nearly 200 miles of operation.  Major industrial expansion has occurred on the line, with traffic having more than tripled during the last decade.  Iowa Northern´s success in a competitive industry has been achieved with its commitment and dedication to personalized customer service.
Iowa Northern Railway Company is an integral part of agriculture and industry in Iowa.  In 2011 over 16,000 carloads of grain originated on our line providing cost effective transportation that connects grain elevators to production facilities such as ADM and Cargill.  Iowa Northern is a proud link in the chain from the farmer´s field to the end product.    From the grain railed in for production, to the ethanol and co-products railed out to market, Iowa Northern provides quality service on both ends of the process for ethanol producers.
Iowa Northern Railway Company is located in the heart of the Midwest and connects with virtually every rail system in the nation.  Iowa Northern has direct connections to the Union Pacific, Canadian National, Cedar Rapids & Iowa City,  and Canadian Pacific.  These connections make it possible to reach the Burlington Northern Santa Fe, Kansas City Southern, CSXT, Norfolk Southern, and Iowa Interstate.  These connections give our customers cost effective rail service to every market in North America.
Building for lease: Located in Iowa Northern Railway's Manly Yard
Manly, IA: 6,240 sq. ft building built in 2012. 60´ wide by 104´ building with rail through the building and drive through available. Two 14´ by 20´ doors on rail side. Two 14´ by 14´ doors for drive through side.  All doors have automatic openers. Building is paved throughout.  Building is served with a daily rail switch crew. Conveniently located near Highway 9, Highway 65 & Interstate 35. For information on rail service contact Brad Sabin at 641.425.6104 or manlybuilding@iowanorthern.com. 
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Warehouse Available: Adjacent to Iowa Northern Railway's Bryant Yard
1050 Sheffield Ave, Waterloo, IA: 22,520 sq. ft warehouse and 2,500 sq. ft. o