East-Central Iowa REC, a trusted energy expert serving all communities in & around Buchanan
You will find a skilled and motivated workforce.
Communities offering 1-gigabit Internet service to enable you to connect to the world!
Great schools with opportunities for all! You can begin here and go anywhere!
Independence Airport, 5,000 ft. runway with charter and cargo services.
Development ground & excellent transportation infrastructure. Click on "Available Building Sites" below to see the full range of available development ground.
Jesup industrial property. Room for your business to grow. Click on "Available Building Sites" below to see the full range of available development ground.
Wapsie Valley Creamery in Independence. Served by the Canadian National Railroad
Fairbank industrial property served by Iowa Northern RR. Click on "Available Building Sites" below to see the full range of available development ground.
Construction companies to meet your needs.
Charter plane service at the 5,000 ft. Independence Airport
Thirty million customers within 300 miles driving distance
You can build it in Buchanan County
Buchanan County is served by 2 railroads. You can get it to and ship it from here.
Larson Industrial Park in Independence. Click on "Available Building Sites" below to see the full range of available development ground.
Winthrop Business Center offers affordable and professional office space with shared copier & conference space. Click on "Available Buildings" " below to see the full range of available business buildings.
Buchanan County is served by 4-lane U.S. Highway 20 and I-380. You can quickly ship and receive your goods from anywhere in Buchanan County.

Welcome to Buchanan County, Iowa

Buchanan County boasts international connections that are growing opportunities for families and business. Manufacturers here have created electronic components that sit on top of the world’s tallest building, communication equipment on many military vehicles and aircraft, plus commercial jet airliners. Buchanan County companies have also designed and fabricated parts for large mining and construction equipment, plus essential parts for cars and commercial trucks that are sold around the world.

Discover the many reasons why Buchanan County is the ideal place to start a family, and to start and expand your business. This beautiful area in the Cedar Valley is very accommodating to all. Look at what this area has to offer, and fall in love with the rural, yet modern, serenity of Buchanan County, Iowa.

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The BCEDC extends their appreciation to Alliant Energy and MidAmerican Energy for their financial support that made this website a reality. Both utilities have a long history of giving back to their customers by supporting community and economic development activities in the communities they serve.