Sub Markets

Property Sectors

Topics

Chicago & Midwest CRE News In Your Inbox.

Sign up for Connect emails to stay informed with CRE stories that are 150 words or less.

Chicago & Midwest  + Midwest  + Industrial  | 

JLL Completes 301K-SF Lease in Iowa, Bringing Industrial Building to Full Occupancy

JLL has completed a 301,320-square-foot industrial lease in Davenport, Iowa, on behalf of Russell, an Iowa-based construction and development firm.

Electro Freeze, a global leader in frozen treat machine innovation and manufacturing, will relocate its operations from East Moline to the newly delivered Russell Industrial Park this summer, marking one of the region’s most significant recent industrial commitments.

JLL Senior Vice President Michael Minard, Executive Vice President Austin Hedstrom, Vice President Tanner Hedstromand Senior Managing Director Marcus Pitts represented the landlord, Russell, in the transaction.

The newly leased location at 8440 N. Zenith Ave. becomes the fourth of six buildings to reach full occupancy within the 95-acre park. Electro Freeze’s commitment brings more than 200 jobs to Davenport and adds to a tenant roster that includes Ryder Logistics, Nestlé Purina, PODS, Crescent Electric and Tube and Solid Tire. The building series totals nearly 1.5 million square feet, with over 500,000 square feet remaining available across the park’s two remaining buildings.

Don’t miss Carter Andrus, Chief Operating Officer of Prologis, as the keynote interview at Connect Industrial Midwest— taking place Tuesday afternoon, March 10, 2026, at Joe’s Live in Rosemont, IL.

Read More News Stories About: JLL
Connect

Inside The Story

JLL

About Jasmine Kilman

Jasmine Kilman is Content Director of Connect Commercial Real Estate, covering Chicago and greater Chicagoland, the Midwest, Seattle, and the Pacific Northwest. She covers industry trends, transaction deals, market research, and produces daily news stories. With experience in marketing and communications for academic nonprofits and corporate clients, including Hearst Media, Hilton, and Coldwell Banker, Kilman has written about commercial real estate, environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG), technology, healthcare, and philanthropy. She was born and raised in California and graduated with a degree in public relations. In her spare time, Kilman enjoys hiking and traveling to new locations with her family.

New call-to-action