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Newton Attractions

Newton (pop. 1,600) was the home of the Maytag Corporation. FL Maytag introduced the hand-powered washer, followed by an electric motor. By 1925 an industrial boom had hit Newton, as workers arrived in the city to work for Maytag.
International Wrestling Institute and Museum
The International Wrestling Institute and Museum in Newton features an Olympic wing and separate wings that feature amateur and early-day professional wrestling.
Address
International Wrestling Institute and Museum
303 Jefferson Street
Newton, IA 50208-0794
United States
Phone 1 (319) 233-0745
Fax 1 (319) 233-3477
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed9:009:009:009:009:00Closed
Close 17:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Cost
Adult$ 6.00
Child 7-17$ 3.00
Child 6 & underFREE
All values are in United States Dollars
Jasper County Museum
The Jasper County Museum in Newton features a historical exhibit of Maytag washing machines, tools and farm equipment, dinosaur tracks and a reproduction of period buildings.
Hours
October 1 to April 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:009:00
Close15:0015:0015:0015:0015:0015:0015:00
Cost
Adult$ 5.00
Child 18 & under$ 2.00
All values are in United States Dollars
Tips
Tours by appointment only.
Maytag Dairy Farm
The Maytag Dairy Farm is famous for Maytag Blue Cheese. A video shows the history and significance of Maytag Blue Cheese.
Address
Maytag Dairy Farm
2282 East 8th Street North
Newton, IA 50208
United States
Phone 1 (641) 792-1133
Fax 1 (641) 792-1567
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