Posted on: November 26, 2019
Weekly yard waste collection for 2019 will end on Saturday, December 7. Yard waste is only collected in Newton City logo leaf bags at no charge. Bags can be purchased at Fareway, Farver True Value, Hy-Vee, Theisen’s and Wal-mart.
Disposal of leav...
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Public Works
Posted on: November 11, 2019
City of Newton Snow Ordinance
The City of Newton's Snow Ordinance states that there is no street parking at 2 inches of accumulation. You can find out if the City of Newton Snow Ordinance is in effect by calling 641-791-SNOW (7669).
Snow ordinance...
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Public Works
Posted on: November 6, 2019
24/7 Free Yard Waste Area
Newton residents may dispose of leaves, small twigs less than one-quarter inch in diameter, hedge trimmings, garden waste and weeds at the Newton Sanitary Landfill free of charge in the designated 24/7 Free Yard Waste Area. Reside...
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Public Works
Posted on: October 29, 2019
The contractor has started work on the E 3rd St & 1st Ave intersection. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to use caution in the area during the project and are asked to follow posted traffic control devices and signs.
At this time, synchr...
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Public Works
Posted on: October 25, 2019
Public Works Operations Crews clean storm sewers intakes all around the city twice a year. During this time, they also are identifying deteriorating intakes that need repairs. With much of the older storm sewer infrastructure, crews are finding sinkholes ...
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Public Works
Posted on: October 25, 2019
Preventative maintenance and repairs are all part of the Water Pollution Control Plant Operators’ responsibilities daily. This high level of support keeps the WPCP operating efficiently and in compliance with IDNR regulations.
The wastewater trea...
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Public Works
Posted on: October 24, 2019
The landfill accepts leaves, small twigs (less than 1/4” in diameter), yard waste, weeds, garden waste, and hedge trimmings. This area is open for customers to use 24 hours per day, seven days per week, just outside the front gate of the landfil...
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Public Works
Posted on: October 23, 2019
Parks staff has been busy completing summer construction projects. Drain repairs and concrete work for new cart paths took place at Westwood Golf Course. Other storm water drain repairs have occurred on the hike & bike trail throug...
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Public Works