Posted on: February 25, 2021
The City of Newton and the Historic Preservation Commission are excited to announce the two newest listings to the National Register of Historic Places in Newton. The listings were confirmed by the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs and the State Histori...
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City of Newton - Community Development
Posted on: February 15, 2021
Newton City Council has resumed meeting in person in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Residents are able to come to City Hall to comment on items on the agenda in person. There will be strict social distancing rules, masks must be worn at all times, and...
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City of Newton - Administration
Posted on: February 9, 2021
Newton has received a grant from the IEDA to participate in ISU Community & Economic Development's Rural Housing Readiness Assessment Program. We need residents and community members to provide input for two upcoming strategic planning sessions. These...
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City of Newton - Administration
Posted on: February 8, 2021
Jasper County and the City of Newton are fortunate to be a part of the Central Iowa Community Services Region and have access to a mental health crisis response team through that organization. The crisis response team, staffed and administered by Eyerly B...
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Newton Police Department
Posted on: February 5, 2021
The Newton Fire Department responded to a multi-vehicle accident on I-80 on 2/4/21 at 11:49 AM. The accident occurred approximately one mile west of the 164 Exit for Newton in the eastbound lanes due to winter weather conditions. Multiple vehicles were in...
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Newton Fire Department
Posted on: February 5, 2021
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 $24,859,565 for the year ended June 30, 2020. The receipts included $7,4...
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City of Newton - Administration
Posted on: February 5, 2021
The Newton Fire Department responded to a house fire in the 400 block of W 7th St N Sunday, 1/31/2021, at approximately 11:00 AM. The resident called 911 stating the house was on fire and the call ended. When the Newton Police Department arrived, no repor...
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Newton Fire Department
Posted on: February 3, 2021
We are pleased to announce that the library will be offering additional walk-in browsing hours!
Walk-in browsing will be available Mondays (10-8), Tuesdays (10-6), Thursdays (10-6), & Saturdays (10-2). The public is welcome to drop-in anytime during th...
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Newton Public Library
Posted on: February 3, 2021
Newton High School National Honor Society students helped the Newton Fire Department clear hydrants in a residential neighborhood to the northeast of Newton High School. The NHS Advisor Tim Hemann contacted the Fire Department to complete a project that w...
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Newton Fire Department
Posted on: February 1, 2021
Do you have a great business idea? Is your current business planning to expand services or add a new product line? Do you have a piece of equipment you wish you could purchase for your business? What could your business do with an extra $28,000?
Newton Mai...
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City of Newton's Economic Development Partners
Posted on: January 27, 2021
Come learn on the streets of historic downtown Newton about the town that changed the way the world works.
Historic downtown Newton was very close to the factory district, which became the washing machine capital of the world. As the different com...
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City of Newton's Economic Development Partners
Posted on: January 4, 2021
When winter is at its coldest, you may want to spend most of your time inside. However, it is important to keep an eye on what is happening outdoors, too. Winter weather can create fire safety hazards, such as ice or heavy snowfall that can obstruct fire ...
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Newton Fire Department
Posted on: December 8, 2020
The Newton Police Department has 2021 dog, cat and miniature pig licenses available for sale. For those renewing their pet licenses this year, the deadline is Wednesday, March 31, 2021, to avoid a $20 late fee.
Licenses are available at the Newton Police D...
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Newton Police Department