Public Hearing for the Sale of City-Owned Property at 1011 & 1015 East 9th Street North

The City Council of Newton, Iowa will hold a Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m. on October 2, 2023, 2023, at Newton City Hall, 101 West 4th Street South, regarding the sale of the following property at 1011 and 1015 East 9th Street North, legally described as: E...

What You Need to Know: Peddler/Solicitor Permits

The City of Newton requires a permit for any person representing themselves, any business, organization, or group soliciting or attempting to solicit from residences in the public right-of-way or street. These people may seek monies, contributions, or ord...

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: ...

HOTEL-MOTEL TOURISM GRANT PROGRAM DEADLINE OCTOBER 1

The Newton Hotel-Motel Tourism Grant Program is an exciting initiative that provides funding for community projects, events, and initiatives through the local hotel-motel tax. This program ensures the application process is consistent for each request and...

Maytag Pool Closed for Season

Maytag Pool closed on Sunday, August 13 for the season. We want to thank everyone for a great season of fun in the sun!

Wednesday Senior Walks in September

The City of Newton and Kinetic Edge Physical Therapy invite seniors 55 and older to come out to our Senior Walks for the month of September! We encourage you to get outside, walk, and enjoy the scenery of our parks

Fall Cemetery Clean-Up Set for October 2 - 6

The fall clean-up dates at Union Cemetery and Memorial Park Cemetery are October 2 - 6, 2023. Families are asked to remove all items they wish to keep that are not permanently attached to a headstone prior to October 2. Any items adjacent to headstones th...

Sunset Dog Park in Newton Now Open

Dogs now have a new place to burn some energy off right in the heart of Newton. The one-acre park is located on the north side of the downtown and was part of the community-approved 2022 park bond referendum. Sunset Dog Park is fenced-in with a small and ...

Alliant Energy H-Structure Removal Project Update

We want to provide you with an update on the ongoing Alliant Energy H-Structure Removal Project. A pre-construction meeting is scheduled to occur on September 28, which will be attended by Alliant Energy and their subcontractor, Michels. The work is tenta...

Union Drive Reconstruction Project Update

Below are two updates on the Union Drive Reconstruction Project.

The mainline paving done by Iowa Civil, a subcontractor of Reilly, will start just north of N 7th Ave W, headed north past N 9th Ave W in phase 1A. They are paving tomorrow, June 28, 2023 wea...

Fall Hydrant Flushing Scheduled for October 6 & 7

Hydrants are flushed several times yearly to clear the water mains of internal corrosion and residue, which naturally builds up in the mains. While no interruptions in water service will occur, customers may experience some pressure drop or discoloration ...

What You Should Know About Water Pollution Control Preliminary Treatment

In our wastewater treatment plant, a critical step called preliminary treatment plays a vital role. It is located at the beginning of the treatment process and aims to protect the plant's overall operations by removing large materials from the wastewater....

Maintaining City Water Reservoirs and Tower

The City of Newton Water Department manages several water storage facilities, including four reservoirs and one water tower. Additionally, we utilize a tower owned by the IRUA (Iowa Regional Utilities Association), located near the Interstate across from ...

City of Newton Releases Consumer Confidence Report for Water Quality

The City of Newton Utilities Department and Newton WaterWorks have released the 2022 Consumer Confidence Report for the Newton Water Supply which has important information regarding the water quality in the water system. The annual report contains items i...

October Workforce Wednesday Features Three Employers

On Wednesday, October 4, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., several companies in Newton, IA, will provide information about their current job openings. Job seekers can attend to learn about these businesses and available positions. Participating companies include:

• Pr...

Newton Main Street Receives 2023 Main Street America Accreditation

Newton Main Street has been recognized as an Accredited Main Street America program for meeting high standards. Each year, Main Street America and its partners acknowledge the programs that excel in preserving historic areas, boosting the local economy, a...

Get to Know Newton Development Corporation

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

Resources for You

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

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...

Available Industrial & Commercial Properties in Newton

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

FEMA and FCC Plan Nationwide Emergency Alert Test for Oct. 4, 2023

FEMA, in collaboration with the FCC, will conduct a nationwide Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) test this fall. The test will have two parts, assessing WEA and EAS capabilities, beginning at approximately 1:20 p.m. CT on We...

UPDATE ON JULY FATAL STRUCTURE FIRE IN NEWTON

The Newton Fire Department and Newton Police Department responded to a structure fire at 710 E 10th St S on Sunday, July 16, 2023. The fire resulted in one fatality, which authorities could not identify. 

The body was transported to the Iowa Depar...

30 Tips in 30 Days

September is National Preparedness Month. It's essential to be ready for any disaster that may come our way. Each day in September we will be sharing a tip to help you and your loved ones prepare effectively for any emergency that might occur!

1. Let...

Build An Emergency Preparedness Kit

After an emergency, you may need to survive on your own for several days. Being prepared means having your own food, water and other supplies to last for several days. A disaster supplies kit is a collection of basic items your household may need in the e...

Newton Fire Department Pushing-In Ceremony

The City of Newton and the Newton Fire Department recently held dedication ceremonies for their new Engine 2 and Medic 1. These ceremonies are an important tradition in the fire service, similar to how the armed forces have their traditions. The fire serv...

Meet River, the Newton Fire Department's New Therapy Dog

The newest member of the Newton Fire Department has an important job ahead. When there's an emergency call, she gets to rest while the others gear up. She also gets to interact with the firefighters and paramedics regularly. But she's pr...

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...

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...

Avoid Scammers

Beware of scammers who often impersonate well-known organizations, including government agencies. If you receive a letter or text demanding immediate action, payment, or personal information, exercise caution, as it might be a scam. Here's how to...

National Night Out Set for Tuesday, October 3

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes strong police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live and work. Together, we are making that happen.

From time...

Tips for Drivers Sharing the Road

As drivers, we are responsible for ensuring the safety of those around us. This means being aware of and following traffic laws and being mindful of pedestrians, cyclists, and children in residential and school zones. To help you be a more cautious and re...

Back to School: Keeping Children Safe

As we navigate this time of year and head back to school, it's essential to be mindful of the potential dangers around us, especially when it comes to safely getting children to and from school. Whether we're driving, walking, or taking the bus, there are...

Cops and Bobbers

The very first Cops and Bobbers event took place on Saturday, June 3rd, at the Izaak Walton League. Eight young individuals from the NCSD (Newton County School District) joined forces with seven members of the Newton Police Department for an enjoyable aft...

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...

Digital Services at the Newton Public Library

Whether you are hitting the road or staying in, the Newton Public Library offers a great selection of digital services and materials, all of which are accessible from the comfort of your own home. We’ve compiled a list of the digital services th...

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.

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.

ROAD RECONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE

A list of completed, current, and future road reconstruction and maintenance projects.

2023 CITY ELECTION

City of Newton Mayor and City Council elections are held in November in odd-numbered years. The upcoming City election will be held on November 7, 2023.

Watch City Council Meetings

Livestream City Council meetings on the first and third Monday's each month.

$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. 

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.

SEVERE WEATHER ALERTS & NOTIFICATIONS

Learn about the hazards that can affect your community and learn how to get information about current weather conditions.

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!

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 &...

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...

Resources For You

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

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.

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.

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...

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.