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1. Who does the city administrator report to?
2. Who reports to the city manager?

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1. How do I know which ward I live in?
2. How do I contact my elected city officials?
3. How do I request Public (Open) Records?
4. Do I need a permit to sell door to door?

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1. Where can I find information about City services?
2. How do I contact a City department?
3. How do I apply for a job with the City of Newton?
4. What type of events should I submit to the Community Calendar?
5. Do I need a permit to sell door to door?
6. Where do I register to vote?
7. How do I vote absentee?
8. How do I find my precinct/polling place?
9. How can I get information about my property or real estate taxes?
10. Where can I get information about my Federal income taxes?
11. Where can I get information about my State of Iowa income taxes?
12. When is trash pickup?

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1. How can I get more information about doing business in Newton?
2. How do I get a hold of city staff?

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1. How do I sign up for emergency alerts?
2. Can I burn leaves?
3. Where should I install smoke detectors in my home?
4. Where do I find information on the Commercial Business Inspection Program?
5. Where do I sign up for the Commercial Business Property Inspections Program?
6. How often should I change the batteries in my smoke or carbon monoxide detectors?
7. What rules apply to fireworks in Newton?
8. What does Iowa Code say about open burning bans?
9. Can I pay my ambulance service bill online?
10. How do I apply to become a Firefighter/EMT with the Newton Fire Department?
11. Where do I find information on requirements for building inspections?
12. Is a Knox Box required for my building?

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1. Where is the Newton Public Library?
2. How do I get a library card?
3. Does the library offer wi-fi access?

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1. Do the police do vacation house checks?
2. Does my pet need to be licensed?
3. How can I prove abuse when I file a civil protective order? I called the police, but they said there were no bruises and refused to file charges.
4. How do I get a copy of a criminal record?
5. How do I start the process to get a family member or loved one committed for mental health or substance abuse treatment?
6. I need to be fingerprinted for a job. Where do I go to get printed and what times are available?
7. I saw suspicious activity in my neighborhood. Should I report it to the police?
8. If a peddler comes to my door how do I know they are selling legally?
9. What number do I call for police assistance?
10. Where do I pay a parking ticket?
11. Where can I dispose of unused prescription medications?
12. Protective Orders - What is domestic abuse?
13. Protective Orders - How do I get one?
14. Protective Orders - How soon is it effective?
15. Protective Orders - I want a protective order, but I still need to talk to him/her about the children.
16. Protective Orders - Who can get one?
17. Protective Orders - What if there was a threat to "really hurt me" if I get a protective order?
18. Protective Orders - What about the kids?
19. Protective Orders - What about clothes and things? If there is a no contact order, how can arrangements be made for someone to get work clothes I need to have?
20. Protective Orders - My friend told me I would go to jail if I called the defendant. Is this true?