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Utility Billing Office Phones Down

The City of Newton Utility Billing office phone lines are experiencing technical difficulties. We are actively working to resolve this issue and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for being so patient as we address this matter promp...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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!

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...