Posted on: May 18, 2022
Natural disasters are increasing in severity and frequency. Preparing for devastating events like hurricanes, floods, snowstorms, tornadoes, wildfires and earthquakes helps individuals and communities increase the health and safety of their population dur...
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City of Newton - Community Development
Posted on: May 16, 2022
Public works superheroes help keep communities strong by providing an infrastructure of services in transportation, water, wastewater and stormwater treatment, public buildings and spaces, parks and grounds, emergency management and first response, solid ...
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City of Newton - Public Works
Posted on: May 13, 2022
EMS Week 2022: RISING TO THE CHALLENGE. The annual EMS Week campaign, which recognizes the professionals who provide emergency medical services in communities across the country, takes place May 15th through 21st this year. The EMS Week campaign supports ...
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Newton Fire Department
Posted on: May 11, 2022
Professions within the building safety field vary widely in their specialties, and the industry offers many well-paying career options for today’s workforce:
- Building inspectors inspect structures to determine compliance with the various building...
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City of Newton - Community Development
Posted on: May 10, 2022
As you might expect, when a crash occurs between a vehicle and a bike, it’s the cyclist who is most likely to be injured. Learn more from the NHTSA about bike safety.
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Newton Fire Department
Posted on: May 10, 2022
The Pyrotechnics Guild International (PGI) is bringing their annual convention to Newton this summer. The public is invited to join them for three nights for Thunderstruck Over Iowa Speedway. This is the public’s chance to see one of the largest...
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City of Newton - Administration
Posted on: May 6, 2022
This week, Governor Reynolds announced a total of nearly $20 million in investments to support downtown housing projects in 61 communities, including Newton. The awards were made through the Downtown Housing Grant program, which provides support for downt...
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City of Newton - Community Development
Posted on: May 5, 2022
In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day; the calendar week is known as National Police Week. Established by Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who ...
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Newton Police Department
Posted on: May 4, 2022
Nationwide, more than half of all intentionally set fires are started by youths under the age of 18. Each year in this country fires set by children and adolescents are responsible for hundreds of fire deaths, thousands of painful burn injuries, and hundr...
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Newton Fire Department
Posted on: May 4, 2022
Energy fuels our lives. Yet, energy use and associated greenhouse gas emissions can pose significant challenges to communities, homeowners and renters, and business owners. For example:
- Americans currently spend more than $200 billion annually on energy bi...
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City of Newton - Community Development
Posted on: May 3, 2022
In May 2022, the City of Newton will participate in the 42nd annual Building Safety Month, a worldwide campaign presented by the International Code Council, its members and partners to promote building safety. This year’s campaign, “Sa...
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City of Newton - Community Development
Posted on: May 3, 2022
Celebrate Preservation Month this May by putting a spotlight on the people in our community who are doing the important work saving our places and building our communities through preservation! This year’s theme is People Saving Places. Historic...
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City of Newton - Community Development
Posted on: May 2, 2022
According to the U.S. Fire Administration and the National Fire Protection Association, there are more than 16,000 intentionally set fires in homes every year, resulting in an estimated 300 deaths, 700 injuries and $500 million in direct property damage. ...
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Newton Fire Department
Posted on: May 2, 2022
In May 2022, the City of Newton will participate in the 42nd annual Building Safety Month, a worldwide campaign presented by the International Code Council, its members and partners to promote building safety. This year’s campaign, “Sa...
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City of Newton - Community Development
Posted on: April 26, 2022
Lighting to improve the look and safety of our homes, electric tools to make our outdoor work easier, and power lines to our home, all need to be handled with care.
Outside Electrical Work
- Have a qualified electrician do all electrical work.
- To prevent an el...
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Newton Fire Department
Posted on: April 25, 2022
Flipping a light switch. Plugging in a coffeemaker. Charging a laptop computer. These are second nature for most of us. Electricity makes our lives easier. However, we need to be cautious and keep safety in mind.
SAFETY TIPS
- Have all electrical work done by...
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Newton Fire Department
Posted on: April 18, 2022
We are ready be part of the solution to stop litter pollution by working with businesses and residents who care enough to take ACTION! Start by taking the 22on22 Pledge.
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City of Newton - Public Works
Posted on: April 4, 2022
The Men’s League season consists of 8 games plus a league tournament. Games are played on Friday’s beginning on July 8 and the league tournament will take place on September 2. Cost for the league is $160 per team. The registration deadline is June 24.
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City of Newton - Community Services/Parks & Rec
Posted on: April 1, 2022
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 cross...
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Newton Police Department
Posted on: March 1, 2022
The summer schedule of music in Newton this summer continues to grow as the Summer Concert Series at Maytag Bowl returns on Thursday nights, beginning May 26. The series is free to the public. The concerts begin at 7 p.m., and attendees are encouraged to ...
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City of Newton - Community Services/Parks & Rec
Posted on: October 29, 2021
When emergencies happen, be the first to know. Jasper County will use Alert Iowa to send official, real-time alerts to the public with information about potentially life-saving actions that you may need to take to keep yourself, family, and household safe...
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Newton Fire Department