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: ...

Newton for the Holidays

Newton, Iowa has tons of great events taking place during the holidays, and you're invited! Learn about activities including holiday markets, shopping events, performances, holiday movies, light displays and yes, even a visit from Santa and his reindeer.

FALL & WINTER ENERGY-SAVING TIPS

Take time to prepare your home for the cold weather. By reducing your energy usage, you can keep your bills lower and take steps to a more energy-efficient lifestyle. Here are some simple ways to be more mindful of your energy usage provided by Black Hill...

Maytag Park Holiday Lights

Load up the car and bring the family to one of Central Iowa’s largest free light displays featuring thousands of twinkling lights and more than 50 lighted displays at Maytag Park Holiday Lights organized by the City of Newton and Friends of Newton Parks.

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...

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 ...

Jasper County Habitat for Humanity Home Preservation Program

This information is brought to you from Newton Housing Development Corporation and their partnership with Jasper County Habitat for Humanity.

Your home is your place. Somewhere to be comfortable, warm, and safe. To make memories, welcome friends and family...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

Maytag Park Holiday Lights

Load up the car and bring the family to one of Central Iowa’s largest free light displays featuring thousands of twinkling lights and more than 50 lighted displays at Maytag Park Holiday Lights organized by the City of Newton and Friends of Newton Parks.

Newton for the Holidays

Newton, Iowa has tons of great events taking place during the holidays, and you're invited! Learn about activities including holiday markets, shopping events, performances, holiday movies, light displays and yes, even a visit from Santa and his reindeer.

What You Need to Know About Snow Removal

Key information to help City of Newton residents prepare for winter weather and snow removal operations.

$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. 

SEVERE WEATHER ALERTS & NOTIFICATIONS

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

ROAD RECONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE

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

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.

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!

Watch City Council Meetings

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

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.