Closure of City Buildings through April 30; Prohibits Use of Playground Equipment & Restrooms

Out of an abundance of caution amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Mayor Michael L. Hansen has updated his proclamation. The updated proclamation extends the closure of all City of Newton buildings from public access through April 30, 2020 and prohibits t...

City of Newton Buildings & Offices Closed to Public through April 30

In an effort to implement social distancing practices recommended to slow the spread of COVID-19, Mayor Michael L. Hansen has amended his emergency proclamation from Tuesday, March 17 and Wednesday, March 18 to include closing all city buildings from publ...

Jasper County Emergency Management Accepting Homemade Masks; Homemade Mask Guidance from IDPH

There is a national shortage of commercially-produced PPE including face masks, and public and private officials are working to address national and global supply challenges. Due to the current limitations on supplies of face masks, there may come a time ...

Volunteer to Help Neighbors in Need

Now and in the days to come, routine activities may be risky for more vulnerable neighbors. That’s why Nextdoor has introduced the Help Map – an interactive map of your neighborhood where neighbors can mark themselves as someone who ca...

A Letter from Mayor Hansen

To the Citizens of Newton:

I’ve been approached about issuing a "shelter-in-place" order for Newton or working with the County for a county-wide shelter-in-place order.

Here’s my thinking on it...

This link (https://bit.ly/2QNxa...

Gov. Reynolds signs new proclamation continuing State Public Health Emergency Declaration

Gov. Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the State Public Health Emergency Declaration, suspending elective and nonessential medical and dental procedures, extending and expanding retail business closures, ordering health care facilities and nur...

Jasper County EMA Accepting PPE Donations

Jasper County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is currently seeking donations of personal protective equipment (PPE).

If your business and/or facility is not operating or seeing patients and clients at a reduced schedule please consider donating any avail...

Gov. Reynolds signs new proclamation continuing State Public Health Emergency Declaration

Today, Gov. Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the State Public Health Emergency Declaration. The proclamation includes additional mandatory closures, relaxes certain restrictions to promote additional social distancing and provides regulatory ...

City of Newton Buildings & Offices Closed to Public through March 31

In an effort to implement social distancing practices recommended to slow the spread of COVID-19, Mayor Michael L. Hansen has amended his emergency proclamation from Tuesday, March 17 to include closing all city buildings from public access beginning on T...

Mayor Signs Emergency Proclamation

Mayor Michael L. Hansen has signed a proclamation that determines a state of emergency or public danger exists and directs that all gathering of 10 people or more on public property or public right-of-way are hereby prohibited and any permits or permissio...

March 16, 2020 - Coronavirus/COVID-19 Jasper County, Iowa Government Update

In response to the rapidly evolving COVID-19 pandemic, Jasper County is taking steps to protect employees and the public. If you are planning to visit one of the County buildings located in Newton, please call ahead to see if you can conduct your business...

March 16, 2020 - Coronavirus/COVID-19 Update

The City of Newton has no higher priority than to protect the health and safety of our citizens and our employees. We are actively and closely monitoring the coronavirus situation, and we are working hard to stay on top of this evolving situation.

The publ...

March 15, 2020 - Coronavirus/COVID-19 Updated Information

There is now community spread of COVID 19 in Iowa; please review the Iowa Dept of Public Health updated guidelines as of this the evening of March 14, 2020. There are still no positive cases in Jasper County.

• Here is a link to an IDPH document: COVID-19 Co...

City of Newton Audit Report Released

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 $27,573,072 for the year ended June 30, 2019. The receipts inc...

U.S. Small Business Administration Issues Economic Injury Disaster Loan declaration for Iowa

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is now making loans available statewide to small businesses and private, non-profit organizations to help alleviate economic injury caused by the Coronavirus (COVID-19). SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster...

2020 Census Information

WHAT? 

Count

The census is a count of everyone living in the United States. This mandatory count is required by the United States Constitution. 

WHO? 

Everyone

The population of the United States must be counted. This includes peopl...

Newton Complete Count Committee Meets

On February 3rd, the Newton Complete Count Committee met for the first time to learn about the upcoming Census and how each member can have an impact within our community. Tracy Stevens, US Census Partnership Specialist, addressed the group and described ...

Arbor Estates Update

Phase 1 construction is on hold for winter, with a majority of the underground utility work already completed. When weather allows, the remaining work will be completed this spring, including paving. Plans are being finalized for the rough grading project...

Building Permit Stats

For the month of January 2020, 12 development permits were issued: 

• 3 building permits
• 4 electrical permits 
• 2 plumbing permits
• 3 mechanical permits.  

Project valuation for the January building permits issued was $625,000.  ...

Iowa DOT Technical Training & Certification Program

This winter, the Community Services Division’s Engineering Technician III Joe Grife and manager Brian Laube both attended recertification classes in the Iowa DOT’s Technical Training & Certification Program. 

This program o...

2020 Maytag Pool Seasonal Employment

The Community Services Division is currently seeking part-time seasonal employees at Maytag Pool for the 2020 season. These positions include lifeguards, lifeguard supervisors, and concessions/ticket workers. 

These positions can be viewed online ...

2020 Shelter and Pool Party Reservations

Online reservations for shelter rentals and pool parties are now being accepted for the 2020 season.

Rules and other information can be found by visiting the following:

• For park shelter reservations: newtongov.org/parkreservations
• For pool part reservation...

Support Newton Main Street

Community support of the Newton Main Street Program plays a vital role in planting the seeds of growth that are taking root in our downtown. Downtown is the heart of our community, it serves as a community space, a site for government, arts, churches, and...

Landfill Payment Process System Operational

The Newton Sanitary Landfill is open for business and accepting credit/debit payments as normal.

“Flushable” Wipes Could Lead To Sewer Problems

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the City’s Water Pollution Control Facility has seen an increase in wipes labeled “flushable” being flushed into the City’s sewer mains. The City of Newton wants residents to be aware t...

Water Pollution Control - Biosolids Land Application

Each fall after field crops are harvested, Water Pollution Control personnel land apply biosolids to local farm ground. Biosolids are nutrient-rich organic materials resulting from the treatment of domestic sewage at the wastewater treatment facility. Bio...

Parks Operations - Ash Tree Removal

Parks operations staff continue to be busy with ongoing ash tree removal. Since January 1, 2020, 53 ash trees have been removed in through the city parks, Westwood Golf Course, and Newton Union Cemetery. Staff will continue to be very aggressive on the as...

Ice Rink Resurfacing

Parks operations staff also has been busy with other seasonal tasks, such as snow removal and upkeep of the Maytag Park Ice Rink.  The crews perform different ice resurfacing techniques several times each week.  Snow also has to be clear...

GPS for Snowplows

The streets division in Public Works has purchased and installed GPS units for the four-winged snow plow trucks and one for the street sweeper over the fall of 2019. These units will help monitor and assist with plowing operations for more efficiency and ...

Newton Sanitary Landfill Employee Recognized For 5 Years of Service

Steve Pfander began employment with the City of Newton on February 9, 2015.  Steve has obtained the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Landfill Operator Certification and the 25 hour Hazardous Household Waster Certification (HHW). Curren...

Murphy Receives Key Award from Greater Newton Area Chamber of Commerce

During the Greater Newton Area Chamber of Commerce’s 122nd annual dinner in January at Baqara Coliseum in Newton, Jamie Murphy received the Key Award from the Chamber. 

As the Assistant Superintendent of Park Operations, Murphy was recog...

Get Ready! Thunderstorms

Approximately 10% of thunderstorms are considered severe, which means they produce hail at least three-quarters of an inch in diameter, have winds of at least 58 miles per hour, or produce a tornado. Lightning often strikes outside of heavy rain and may o...

Get Ready! Home Fires

Fire can spread rapidly through your home, leaving you as little as two minutes to escape safely once the alarm sounds. Your ability to get out depends on advance warning from smoke alarms and advance planning—a home fire escape plan that everyo...

Newton Police Department Completes March Seatbelt Survey

The Newton Police Department recently conducted a seatbelt usage survey that showed seatbelt usage results by motorists in the community.On March 21, 2020, the Newton Police Department observed both vehicle drivers and their passengers for seatbelt usage....

Protect You and Your Family From Becoming Victim to a Scam

The Newton Police Department continues to monitor the COVID-19 situation around the nation and state. We have become aware of coronavirus-related scams in other communities. It is terrible that people prey on fear. Still, we see this during and after ever...

Police Department Conducts Tobacco Compliance Checks

Snow Ordinance Parking Enforcement

Snow removal operations were declared on January 13th, 17th, 19th and 22nd.  Over 145 snow ordinance violation tickets were issued during that time period for vehicles illegally parked in residential and uptown business district areas. Snow ticke...

Digital Library Cards Now Available

The Library has created a Digital Library Card Form online: https://www.newtongov.org/FormCenter/Library-forms-4/Digital-Library-Card-Registration-124Due to the Newton Public Library being closed to the public, they are now offering people the opportunity...

WaterWorks Annual Spring Hydrant Flushing

The Newton WaterWorks will be flushing fire hydrants Friday, April 3rd & Saturday April 4th starting at 10pm each night until 6am the following morning.  

Friday, April 3rd, 10pm until 6am:    North of 1st Avenue & Bitter...

Public Drinking Water Safe to Drink

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is providing this important information about COVID-19 as it relates to public drinking water to provide clarity to the public. The COVID-19 virus has not been detected in drinking water supplies. Based on current ...