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Newton is about 37
miles east of downtown Des Moins (at exit 164 of I-80. Newton and the Des
Moines area are served by the
Des Moines Municipal Airport which is in the southwest corner of Des Moines
(easily accessed via Fleur Drive).
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Home of Maytag
Yes
this is the place where F.L.Maytag first started manufacturing his
invention, the mechanical washer. Adding the electric motor, though, was
the rocket boost to success and Maytag was the main ingredient of
this area's economy ever since.
Jasper County
Museum
You can't tour the plant but you can visit the Jasper County
Museum where you can view a complete history in artifacts and photos of
the progress and successes of Maytag. Also at the museum is a 37 foot wide
diorama depicting Jasper County's history. You didn't know history could
be so interesting. And there's lots, lots more. A good break - not just a
rest but an education the kids won't get in school. (And, seniors,
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it will sure
dredge up a lot of memories about the old days in a society that, we
know, is gone forever.)
How to get there:
From I-80, take
exit 164 and head north towards Newton. At S 12th Ave W (there's a
traffic light at the intersection), turn right and then right again at the
Kentucky Fried Chicken. Follow this road (W 18th St S) back toward the
Interstate and it will make a couple left bends. You'll see the museum
about a hundred yards ahead on your left. The address is 1700 S 15th
Avenue West and their phone is 1-641-792-9118. Hours of operation from May
through September are 1-5p daily. 'Students' (under 19) are only $1.
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