News: Iron Springs

Iron Springs Project Area Marks Two Years of Progress and Expansion in Southern Utah

April 04, 2025
April 4th, 2025, marks the two-year anniversary of the official establishment of the Iron Springs Project Area, Utah’s first rural inland port, located in Iron County. The collaborative initiative between the Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA) and Iron County aims to bolster the region’s economic development and logistical capabilities, while promoting sustainable, long-term growth…

Utah’s Golden Spike: A Milestone in Rail History

October 24, 2023
A historic moment unfolded yesterday as a massive golden spike, symbolizing the unity of thousands of dedicated workers who constructed the transcontinental railroad, found its new home in Utah on October 23, 2023.

UIPA OFFICIALLY ESTABLISHES UTAH’S FIRST-EVER RURAL INLAND PORT

April 10, 2023
Board Approves Resolution to Create Iron Springs Project Area in Cedar City SALT LAKE CITY, UT (April 10, 2023) — The Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA) Board of Directors unanimously approved the Iron Springs Project Area resolution, creating Utah’s first-ever rural inland port. The decision was made during UIPA’s board meeting held Tuesday, April 4, 2023, in Kanarraville. The new Iron Springs

RELEASE: FRAMEWORK FOR FIRST RURAL INLAND PORT PROJECT AREA

March 02, 2023
Iron County Commission approves first steps to create project area PAROWAN, UTAH – Iron County Commissioners adopted a resolution today tobegin the creation of an Inland Port Project Area in Iron County. The ProjectArea will be part of the Commerce Crossroads Logistics Park in partnershipbetween Iron County, Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA), and CommerceCrossroads. The area targeted for regional economic