News Flash

Newton Fire Department Responds To Garage Fire in Northeast Newton

The Newton Fire Department responded to a garage fire at 605 E 13th St N on July 20 at 8:28 PM.

When crews arrived the building was fully involved and was melting siding on the neighboring buildings. The fire was in a detached garage but was only a few fe...

Newton Police Department to Host Cops & Neighborhoods United Outreach Meetings

The Newton Police Department is holding neighborhood outreach meetings in each zone starting in July. These meetings will allow residents to learn about crime prevention programs within the community and discuss concerns and issues within your neighborhoo...

Newton Police Department to Host Cops & Neighborhoods United Outreach Meetings

The Newton Police Department is holding neighborhood outreach meetings in each zone starting in July. These meetings will allow residents to learn about crime prevention programs within the community and discuss concerns and issues within your neighborhoo...

Newton Legacy Reinvestment District Receives Provisional Award of $14 Million

Iowa Economic Development Authority announced today that the Newton Legacy Reinvestment District project was selected to receive a provisional award of 14 million dollars from the Iowa Reinvestment District Program. The partnership between Catalyst Develo...

Britton Named Newton Police Department's Community Engagement Officer

The Newton Police Department's goals is to be more proactive with its policing, as opposed to reactive. With that in mind, creating a community engagement officer position within the Newton Police Department has been a work in progress on for sev...

When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!

The weather forecast calls for a slight chance of thunderstorms, but you can only see a few fluffy white clouds overhead. So you and your tennis partner grab your racquets and balls and head for the tennis court. You spend a few minutes warming up and the...

Newton Police Department Welcome Community Service Officer Interns

The Newton Police Department is proud to introduce our Community Service Officer interns for the summer of 2021.

Darara Dawassa is a 2021 graduate of NHS where he played on the soccer team and was also a student at Des Moines Area Community College. He wi...

Spring & Summer Heat Awareness

In Iowa, it gets hot in the summertime. Sometimes, very hot. Doing too much on a hot day, spending too much time in the sun or staying too long in an overheated place can cause heat-related illnesses. Heat kills by pushing the human body beyond its limits...

Reminder About Grass & Weeds Ordinance

Per the City of Newton ordinance, grass/weeds are not allowed to grow higher than 6 inches on developed residential, commercial, and industrial properties and 8 inches on undeveloped residential properties. Chapter 94.2 of the City of Newton Code lays out...

Outdoor Safety and Courtesy Reminders for Spring & Summer

Spring weather brings an increase in pedestrians and cyclists to Newton trails, parks, and streets. Here are some safety and courtesy tips to help keep everyone safe and happy! 

Motorists: 

• Slow down or stop at intersections and trail cros...

Rules for Placing Yard Signs

Warmer weather brings more events such as garage sales, open houses, etc. Yard signs are a great way to share messages about these events. However, the City Code requires residents to follow these basic rules to ensure signs are legal and appropriately lo...

2021 Summer Concert Series at Maytag Bowl

Free music is invading a park near you this summer... Maytag Park to be specific! Join us for the annual Summer Concert Series at Maytag Bowl. Shows kick off on Thursday nights at 7 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) and are FREE! Those attending are encourage...