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Administration Office Closed April 22-23, 2021 for Professional Development Training

The City of Newton administration department, which consists of the City Administrator's office, City Clerk's office, Finance and Administrative services, will be closed Thursday, April 22 and Friday, April 23, 2021 for professional deve...

Mayor signs proclamation continuing the Public Health Disaster Emergency through April 30, 2021

Mayor Michael L. Hansen signed a proclamation continuing the Public Health Disaster through April 30, 2021. The proclamation continues to encourage residents to follow mitigation measures recommended by the Iowa Department of Public Health.

The proclamatio...

Severe Weather Awareness Week: What to Do After Severe Weather

Every year in the United States, hundreds of people are killed and thousands injured because of the weather. Dangerous weather can take many forms, ranging from violent tornadoes to crippling winter storms. With the notable exception of hurricanes, Iowa c...

Severe Weather Awareness Week: What to Do During Severe Weather

Every year in the United States, hundreds of people are killed and thousands injured because of the weather. Dangerous weather can take many forms, ranging from violent tornadoes to crippling winter storms. With the notable exception of hurricanes, Iowa c...

Severe Weather Awareness Week: Prepare! Don't Let Severe Weather Take You by Surprise

Every year in the United States, hundreds of people are killed and thousands injured because of the weather. Dangerous weather can take many forms, ranging from violent tornadoes to crippling winter storms. With the notable exception of hurricanes, Iowa c...

Severe Weather Awareness Week: Understand Severe Weather Alerts

Every year in the United States, hundreds of people are killed and thousands injured because of the weather. Dangerous weather can take many forms, ranging from violent tornadoes to crippling winter storms. With the notable exception of hurricanes, Iowa c...

Iowa's Severe Weather Awareness Week

Every year in the United States, hundreds of people are killed and thousands injured because of the weather. Dangerous weather can take many forms, ranging from violent tornadoes to crippling winter storms. With the notable exception of hurricanes, Iowa c...

Jasper County Opening Up Vaccinations to Adults Age 18 to 64 with Certain Medical Conditions

Jasper County Health Department has announced that starting March 15, 2021, Jasper County will be opening up phase 1B, tier 1 to include adults from age 18 to 64 years old with certain medical conditions. When the vaccine opens up to this next group, JCHD...

Newton Fest Sets 2021 Dates, Announces Two Concerts

Newton Fest, the weekend that celebrates the best of Newton, is slowly coming together for 2021. Set for June 10 through 12, 2021 the event will feature family-friendly activities for residents and visitors to enjoy.

“We’re cautiously optimistic that we wi...