Gov. Reynolds Issues Disaster Proclamation for Jasper County in Response to Severe Weather

Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation on May 8, 2023 for Benton, Iowa, Jasper, Muscatine, and Poweshiek counties in response to severe weather that occurred on May 7. The governor's proclamation activates the Iowa Individual Assistance...

Financial Audit Report for the City of Newton, Iowa

Gronewold, Bell, Kyhnn & Co. P.C. CPAs have released an audit report on the City of Newton, Iowa. 

The auditors reported that the City's receipts for its governmental funds totaled $24,907,025 for the year ended June 30, 2022. The rec...

City Begins Using CivicClerk for City Council, Boards & Agendas

The City of Newton is using a new tool, CivicClerk, for City Council agendas and packets; as well as board and commission agendas. 

You can subscribe to receive email notifications of new meetings, agendas and minutes directly in CivicClerk here: ...

DMACC ANNOUNCES SALE OF 3.9 ACRES OF NEWTON LEGACY PLAZA CAMPUS TO CHRISTENSEN DEVELOPMENT

DMACC today announced it has sold 3.9 acres of the Newton Legacy Plaza Campus, formerly the Newton Maytag Campus, to Christensen Development of Des Moines. 

The sale includes historic Maytag buildings 1, 2, 16 and 50, as well as associated parking...

How To Avoid Disaster Recovery Scams

After extreme weather and natural disasters like hail storms, you might need to quickly hire someone to help get things back to normal. But don’t hire the first person who says they’ll help. Unlicensed contractors and scammers often sh...

Check out the Spring & Summer Parks & Rec Programs!

Check out the recreation activities and events offered by the City of Newton!

2023 Maytag Bowl Summer Concert Series Lineup Announced

The summer schedule of music in Newton this summer continues to grow as the Maytag Bowl Summer Concert Series returns on Thursday nights beginning June 1. The series, which features nine concerts in 2023, is free to the public. Concerts begin at 7 p.m., a...

The Vital Role of Public Works & Utilities in Newton

The Newton Public Works Department and Utilities Department's employees are the unsung heroes who work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure our communities function smoothly and efficiently. In Newton, these dedicated individuals play a crucial...

City of Newton Releases Consumer Confidence Report for Water Quality

The City of Newton Utilities Department and Newton WaterWorks have released the 2022 Consumer Confidence Report for the Newton Water Supply which has important information regarding the water quality in the water system. The annual report contains items i...

Get to Know Newton Development Corporation

Find all you need to know about the Newton Development Corporation.

Resources for You

We stand ready to make your business a thriving success. Here are ways how we can help!

Housing Initiative Information

The Newton Housing Initiative, approved by City Council in 2014, provided incentives to home builders, real estate developers, property owners, and homebuyers to expand the quantity and, perhaps more importantly, the quality of our available housing inven...

Available Industrial & Commercial Properties in Newton

View available industrial and commercial properties in the City of Newton.

How to obtain information about weather and road conditions

Learn about the hazards that can affect your community and learn how to get information about current weather and road conditions. Pay attention to the news. Local radio and television stations provide up-to-date weather information.

Wireless Emergency Ale...

Emergency Shelter Designated in Newton

Jasper County has had its share of severe weather causing significant and extended disruption of electrical power impacting the public’s safety and the well-being of citizens. It has been and continues to be a major concern of  public s...

Five Tips to Avoid Distracted Driving

Distracted driving is one of the fastest growing safety issues on the roads today. Distracted drivers aren’t just a threat to themselves; they are a danger to everyone else on the road. The national distracted driving effort focuses on ways to c...

ATV/UTV Ordinance Information

Properly equipped ATVs and UTVs can now be operated within City limits and on any street/highway within the City limits with the following limitations and prohibitions:

• No ATVs and UTVs allowed on First Avenue (Highway 6)
  • Exceptions - UTVs and ATVs may be o...

Digital Historic Newspapers

A portion of the library's newspapers on microfilm have also been digitized and are available online. Additional newspapers are digitized each year, as funding allows.

Check Out An Iowa Adventure Pass!

The Newton Public Library is pleased to join with other area libraries to offer the Iowa Libraries Adventure Pass, a service that provides free family passes to local museums and attractions! Adult library patrons* may check out a pass using their valid N...

Register for a Digital Library Card!

Sign up for a digital library card online! A digital library card provides access to our downloadable books and online databases, all from the comfort of your home.

Check out the Spring & Summer Parks & Rec Programs!

Check out the recreation activities and events offered by the City of Newton!

SEVERE WEATHER ALERTS & NOTIFICATIONS

Learn about the hazards that can affect your community and learn how to get information about current weather conditions.

Newton Fest 2023 Information

Join us the second weekend in June at Newton Fest! Residents and visitors can celebrate everything that makes Newton such a great community to live in. Newton Fest returns with a weekend of special events and family-friendly activities on June 9 & 10....

Maytag Bowl Summer Concert Series

Free music is invading a park near you this summer... Maytag Park to be specific! Join us for the annual Maytag Bowl Summer Concert Series at Maytag Park.

Finance Reports & Transparency Documents

Find copies of the City of Newton's comprehensive plan, annual audits, budget books, capital improvement plans and other fiscal reports.

$10,000 Cash Housing Incentive

The Newton housing initiative provides incentives to home builders, real estate developers, property owners, and home buyers to expand the quantity and the quality of our available housing inventory. 

City Building, Office & Facility Locations

Need to visit a department in person? We've put together all the information you need - including where each of the departments are located - in one spot!

Get to Know Newton Development Corporation

Newton Development Corporation (NDC) was established in 1961 and is a private, non-profit organization that has been assisting the Newton community and surrounding area for over 50 years. Newton, Iowa is located on Interstate 80 and Interstate 35 in the &...

Learn More About Newton Main Street

The mission of Newton Main Street is to preserve the history, invest in the future, and develop pride in our downtown district through community involvement, volunteerism, and private-public partnerships within the Main Street district, the heart of Newto...

Resources For You

We stand ready to make your business a thriving success. Here are ways how we can help!

Receive $10,000 For Buying a New Home

The Newton housing initiative provides incentives to home builders, real estate developers, property owners, and home buyers.

Adult Programs and Events

The Newton Public Library offers a wide variety of free programs, classes, and events for adults. To register for an adult event, please call (641) 792.4108.

Borrow eBooks and Audiobooks from the Library!

The Alert Center allows visitors to stay up to date on potentially disruptive, non-life threatening events such as road closures, parking alerts, boil water advisories, and more. Active alerts will display at the top of the website. Visitors can also sign...

Browse Our Digital Archive

The Newton Public Library Digital Archive includes digitized materials selected from the collections of the Newton Public Library, Jasper County Historical Museum, and private citizens. Available materials include photographs, postcards, documents, and ye...

Staff Picks of the Month!

Wondering what to read next? Find your inspiration in our library staff's current selections! Click on the cover to locate the item in our catalog, or give us a call at 641-792-4108 to place a hold.