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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: ...

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...