News Flash

Posted on: May 9, 2023

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

A hand holding hail over a damaged roof with the text "disaster proclamation issued" super imp

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...

Read on...

City of Newton - Administration
Posted on: March 15, 2023

Financial Audit Report for the City of Newton, Iowa

A table full of financial reports with a focus on one with the words Audit Report printed on it.

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...

Read on...

City of Newton - Administration
Posted on: January 6, 2023

City Begins Using CivicClerk for City Council, Boards & Agendas

civic clerk

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: ...

Read on...

City of Newton - Administration
Posted on: December 7, 2022

Emergency Shelter Designated in Newton

Photo of representatives from City of Newton, the Newton YMCA, Alliant Energy, the American Red Cros

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...

Read on...

City of Newton - Administration