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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

Congratulations to KeyLeigh Kauffman, age 3 1/2, who completed the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program this week!  KeyLeigh said her favorite books are the Peppa Pig and Daniel Tiger books. KeyLeigh received a Dr. Suess bag full of items to he...

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...

Newton police issue attempted murder warrant for stabbing suspect

On March 14, Newton Police Department issued an attempted murder warrant for the 38-year-old man suspected of stabbing a woman earlier this month at the Dollar General parking lot in town. Tyrece Lewis was last witnessed leaving the scene after a physical...

2023 Small Business Success Summit

We’re excited for the 6th Annual Small Business Success Summit. The purpose of the Small Business Success Summit is to inform, educate and inspire business owners in Greater Des Moines (DSM). This event will be the premier business conference of 2023. The...

Jasper Community Foundation Accepting Grant Applications for 2023

The Jasper Community Foundation’s 2023 Grant Cycle began Feb. 15. Grant applications will be accepted now through April 30 via the Foundation’s website at www.jaspercommunityfoundation.org. Grant applications to be considered for funding this year must be...

RSVP Volunteers Will Assist with Income Tax Preparations

Experienced volunteers with the RSVP Tax Assistance Program are prepared to help you this tax season. Free income tax assistance is available for those over 60 years of age and clients on low or fixed incomes. DMACC Newton Campus appointments are availabl...

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

Congratulations Hendrik Hutchinson, age 2, who just completed the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program at the Newton Public Library! Hendrik received a Dr. Seuss bag full of items to help him get ready for Kindergarten, and a book to keep. We asked him...

$10,000 Cash Housing Incentive

The Newton housing initiative provides incentives to home builders, real estate developers, property owners, and home buyers to expand the quantity and the quality of our available housing inventory. 

City Building, Office & Facility Locations

Need to visit a department in person? We've put together all the information you need - including where each of the departments are located - in one spot!

Finance Reports & Transparency Documents

Find copies of the City of Newton's comprehensive plan, annual audits, budget books, capital improvement plans and other fiscal reports.

Pet Licenses Renewals Available Online

2023 dog, cat and miniature pig licenses are available online. For those renewing their pet licenses this year, the deadline is March 31 to avoid a $20 late fee.

Digital Historic Newspapers

A portion of the library's newspapers on microfilm have also been digitized and are available online. Additional newspapers are digitized each year, as funding allows.

Adult Programs and Events

The Newton Public Library offers a wide variety of free programs, classes, and events for adults. To register for an adult event, please call (641) 792.4108.

Available Industrial & Commercial Properties in Newton

View available industrial and commercial properties in the City of Newton.

Become a Friend, Volunteer, or Donate!

The difference between a good library and a great library is you! Learn more about how you can support the library through our Library Foundation or the Friends of the Library.

Borrow eBooks and Audiobooks from the Library!

The Alert Center allows visitors to stay up to date on potentially disruptive, non-life threatening events such as road closures, parking alerts, boil water advisories, and more. Active alerts will display at the top of the website. Visitors can also sign...

Browse Our Digital Archive

The Newton Public Library Digital Archive includes digitized materials selected from the collections of the Newton Public Library, Jasper County Historical Museum, and private citizens. Available materials include photographs, postcards, documents, and ye...

Get to Know Newton Development Corporation

Find all you need to know about the Newton Development Corporation.

Get to Know Newton Development Corporation

Newton Development Corporation (NDC) was established in 1961 and is a private, non-profit organization that has been assisting the Newton community and surrounding area for over 50 years. Newton, Iowa is located on Interstate 80 and Interstate 35 in the &...

Housing Initiative Information

The Newton Housing Initiative, approved by City Council in 2014, provided incentives to home builders, real estate developers, property owners, and homebuyers to expand the quantity and, perhaps more importantly, the quality of our available housing inven...

Learn About Newton Main Street

Newton Main Street has four main goals as an organization to help show that downtown Newton is distinctively different and a perfect opportunity to get to know Newton.

Learn More About Newton Main Street

The mission of Newton Main Street is to preserve the history, invest in the future, and develop pride in our downtown district through community involvement, volunteerism, and private-public partnerships within the Main Street district, the heart of Newto...

Receive $10,000 For Buying a New Home

The Newton housing initiative provides incentives to home builders, real estate developers, property owners, and home buyers.

Resources for You

We stand ready to make your business a thriving success. Here are ways how we can help!

Resources For You

We stand ready to make your business a thriving success. Here are ways how we can help!

Staff Picks of the Month!

Wondering what to read next? Find your inspiration in our library staff's current selections! Click on the cover to locate the item in our catalog, or give us a call at 641-792-4108 to place a hold.

Keep Your Family safe. Make a Family Emergency Plan.

You and your family may not be together when an emergency happens, so knowing what to do, where you will go, and how to get in touch with family members is important. 

Create a family communication plan.

Choose an out-of-town friend or relative to...

Be Ready - Build An Emergency Supply Kit

Build an emergency supply kit. In an emergency, there are items you and your family will need. Pack a bag with items listed below. After assembling your kit, store it in a place known to all household members. Review the contents of your kit periodically ...

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: ...

How to obtain information about weather and road conditions

Learn about the hazards that can affect your community and learn how to get information about current weather and road conditions. Pay attention to the news. Local radio and television stations provide up-to-date weather information.

Wireless Emergency Ale...

Check Out An Iowa Adventure Pass!

The Newton Public Library is pleased to join with other area libraries to offer the Iowa Libraries Adventure Pass, a service that provides free family passes to local museums and attractions! Adult library patrons* may check out a pass using their valid N...

Register for a Digital Library Card!

Sign up for a digital library card online! A digital library card provides access to our downloadable books and online databases, all from the comfort of your home.

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...

ATV/UTV Ordinance Information

Properly equipped ATVs and UTVs can now be operated within City limits and on any street/highway within the City limits with the following limitations and prohibitions:

• No ATVs and UTVs allowed on First Avenue (Highway 6)
  • Exceptions - UTVs and ATVs may be o...

Free Live Homework Help Now Available at the Library

Gain access to homework help (and much more) from the Library’s catalog with Brainfuse’s HelpNow™  database and your library card! Brainfuse HelpNow™ provides learning solutions for users of diverse needs and background. Students communicate with...