How to Appeal a FEMA Decision

Iowa residents who sustained damage from the August 10 derecho may receive a letter from FEMA saying they are ineligible for disaster assistance and can appeal the decision if they disagree. All disaster assistance applicants have the right to appeal, and...

D-SNAP for Jasper County

Beggars' Night is October 31, 2020

Beggars’ Night in the City of Newton will be held from 5 - 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2020. 

As always, residents may choose to participate by keeping the front door light on at their residence. Likewise, parents should decide if th...

Newton residents can apply for FEMA Individual Assistance

Gov. Kim Reynolds received notification that 10 additional counties, including Jasper County, that were impacted by the Aug. 10 derecho have been approved for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Individual Assistance Program.

Individ...

Mayor Hansen signs proclamation continuing the Public Health Disaster Emergency through Sept 30

Mayor Michael L. Hansen signed a proclamation continuing the Public Health Disaster through September 30, 2020. The proclamation encourages all vulnerable citizens of Newton to continue to limit their activities outside of the home. The proclamation also ...

Get involved in Newton's future! Take the 2020 Community Survey

In 2012, the City of Newton adopted and began implementing Newton’s Future: A Comprehensive Plan. Every two years this plan is updated to ensure that the plan is still addressing the goals and concerns of residents.Your participation in the surv...

City Council will Begin Meeting in Person on Monday, September 8

Starting Monday, September 8, the City Council meetings will be meeting in person in the Council Chambers. Residents will be able to come to City Hall to comment in person. There will be strict social distancing rules and other safety measures implemented...

Alliant Energy's Project ReConnect helps low-income homeowners fund electrical repairs

Alliant Energy and community partners have teamed up to create the “Project ReConnect” program to fund electrical repairs that will allow power to be restored after the derecho on August 10. Through this program, Alliant Energy is work...

Get help recovering from a disaster in Iowa

Govenor Reynolds announced today that the state has launched a new website with information about assistance that may be available to Iowa derecho victims. The website has a portal to disaster assistance applications as well as links to things like volunt...

Gov. Reynolds seeks USDA Secretarial Disaster Designation for 57 counties hit by derecho

Gov. Kim Reynolds formally requested a Secretarial Disaster Designation from U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue for 57 Iowa counties impacted by the August derecho. This designation, which is in addition to the President’s disaster desig...

Gov. Reynolds signs new proclamation continuing State Public Health Emergency Declaration

The proclamation extends public health mitigation measures currently in place for businesses and other establishments. This includes the requirements for bars and restaurants to ensure six feet of physical distance between each group or individual dining ...

Governor Reynolds issues disaster proclamation incuding Jasper County

Governor Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Jasper County in response to a severe weather system that moved across Iowa and caused widespread damage August 10. The proclamation activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program for qualifying...

City of Newton Mayoral Proclamation State of Emergency Declaration

WHEREAS, a worldwide pandemic has affected the citizens of Newton, Iowa and then, on August 10, 2020, a devastating storm affected the City of Newton, Iowa; and

WHEREAS, this storm caused extremely high winds, heavy rains, and thunderstorms; and

WHEREAS, da...

Census Takers Heading Door-to-Door

Have you responded to the 2020 U.S. Census yet? There’s still time! Visit 2020census.gov or call 1-844-330-2020 . Census takers are now knocking on doors of households that have not responded. The U.S. Census Bureau states that it continues to p...

Hotel Maytag Apartments in Newton Honored with Affordable Housing Award From National Coalition

The Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition (AHTCC) today announced that the Hotel Maytag Apartments in Newton, Iowa, is a 2020 recipient of the Charles L. Edson Tax Credit Excellence Award in the Historic Preservation category, recognizing affordable hou...

Eligibility Expanded for Iowa Small Business Utility Disruption Prevention Program

The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) announced that more Iowa small business owners and nonprofits are now eligible to receive financial assistance with electric and natural gas utility bills.

Eligibility criteria for the Iowa Small Business Util...

Volunteer Iowa, IEDA Launch Iowa Nonprofit Recovery Fund

Volunteer Iowa and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) announced today the launch of the Iowa Nonprofit Recovery Fund, an extension of the Iowa Small Business Relief Grant Program.

The program will provide short-term relief to nonprofit organiza...

IEDA announces new e-commerce platform to support Iowa’s small businesses

The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) today announced Shop Iowa, a new e-commerce platform that gives retailers, particularly those who didn’t previously have an online presence, a place to showcase their products and businesses.

The sta...

Jasper County Habitat for Humanity's Rock the Block Program

Rock the Block® is a focused housing outreach approach that provides a path for residents, organizations, volunteers and Jasper County Habitat for Humanity to come together to assist low income residents.  Assistance is offered with neede...

1st Ave East Closing Overnight through Friday, September 18

As part of the 1st Ave East HMA Resurfacing & Sidewalk Project, Inroads Paving will be closing 1st Ave E from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. between E 13th St to E 28th St through Friday, September 18.

The work will be completed during the overnight hours and a sign...

Crews Making Second Pass For Tree Debris Starting September 14

Starting on September 14, the City of Newton’s Public Works crews will be doing a second pass throughout the city to pick up any additional tree debris that residents may have.

Tree debris should be no longer than 6 feet in length and be moved t...

National Preparedness Month - Be Prepared

National Preparedness Month is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster planning now and throughout the year. As our nation continues to respond to COVID-19, there is no better time to evaluate your family’s disaster pr...

National Preparedness Month - Build an Emergency Kit

National Preparedness Month is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster planning. As our nation continues to respond to COVID-19, there is no better time to evaluate your family’s disaster preparedness. This week&rs...

National Preparedness Month - Make a Plan

National Preparedness Month is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster planning. As our nation continues to respond to COVID-19, there is no better time to evaluate your family’s disaster preparedness. This week&rs...

Get Ready! Thunderstorms

Approximately 10% of thunderstorms are considered severe, which means they produce hail at least three-quarters of an inch in diameter, have winds of at least 58 miles per hour, or produce a tornado. Lightning often strikes outside of heavy rain and may o...

Get Ready! Home Fires

Fire can spread rapidly through your home, leaving you as little as two minutes to escape safely once the alarm sounds. Your ability to get out depends on advance warning from smoke alarms and advance planning—a home fire escape plan that everyo...

Newton Police Department Completes August Seatbelt Survey

The Newton Police Department recently conducted a seatbelt usage survey that showed strong results by motorists in the community. On August 27, 2020, the Newton Police Department observed both vehicle drivers and their passengers for seatbelt usage. Overa...

Iowa Department of Agriculture Issues Guidance on Proper Disposal of Unsolicited Seeds

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig confirmed today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is aware that individuals in Iowa have received unsolicited seed shipments from China and other countries.

The Department is asking anyone ...

Library Card Sign-Up Month

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month and we’re celebrating by giving away some great prizes!

Adults & teens earn an entry into our prize drawing when they register for a new library card. Existing cardholders earn an entry for every 5 boo...

Join the Library Scavenger Hunt for All Ages!

Explore the library with your friends and family in this fun virtual scavenger hunt!

The game will be run through the GooseChase app—simply download the free app to your phone, create your team name and start earning points by completing challeng...

Updated Library Hours

The Library’s goal is to create an environment that balances our need to provide quality essential services to our community, provide our employees with a safe working environment, and do our part to prevent the spread of Covid-19. In an effort ...