Posted on: February 26, 2020
On January 27, 2020, the Newton Police Department, in conjunction with the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division’s Iowa Pledge program, completed tobacco compliance checks on 19 retail establishments. The results of the compliance checks were that a...
Posted on: February 25, 2020
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...
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City of Newton - Administration
Posted on: February 20, 2020
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...
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City of Newton - Community Services
Posted on: February 19, 2020
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 ...
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City of Newton - Community Services
Posted on: February 18, 2020
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 ...
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City of Newton - Community Development
Posted on: February 18, 2020
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:
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City of Newton - Community Services
Posted on: February 17, 2020
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...
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City of Newton - Public Works
Posted on: February 14, 2020
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...
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City of Newton - Public Works
Posted on: February 13, 2020
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...
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City of Newton - Community Development
Posted on: February 13, 2020
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...
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City of Newton - Public Works
Posted on: February 12, 2020
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...
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City of Newton - Community Development
Posted on: February 12, 2020
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 ...
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City of Newton - Public Works
Posted on: February 11, 2020
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. ...
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City of Newton - Community Development
Posted on: February 11, 2020
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...
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City of Newton - Public Works
Posted on: February 10, 2020
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...
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City of Newton - Public Works
Posted on: February 6, 2020
Newton Development Corporation (NDC), Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC), Iowa State University Extension & Outreach, and the Goodwill Career Connection Center would like to invite area businesses to the 2020 FREE Job/Career Fair scheduled for ...
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City of Newton - Economic Development Partners
Posted on: February 5, 2020
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...
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Newton Police Department
Posted on: February 3, 2020
The Police Department will once again be hosting zone meetings in an effort to improve communication with residents and reduce crime or problems within neighborhoods. Officers will present the latest crime stats for the community and the specific zone the...
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Newton Police Department
Posted on: January 3, 2020
Danielle Rogers, Community Marketing Manager for the City of Newton, was recognized today among the top influencers in local government by Engaging Local Government Leaders. The ELGL Traeger Award honors the top 100 influencers in local government.&nb...
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City of Newton - Community Development
Posted on: January 1, 2020
The Newton Police Department has 2020 dog, cat, and miniature pig licenses available for sale. Newton pet owners are being reminded that 2020 animal licenses must be purchased by Tuesday, March 31, 2020, to avoid a late fee of $20.00.
Licenses are availab...
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Newton Police Department
Posted on: December 27, 2019
From January 1 through November 30, the landfill accepted 35,233.17 tons of material that range from residential trash to construction debris, including 1,495.93 tons of asbestos. The Newton Sanitary Landfill has also diverted many items from being landfi...
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City of Newton - Public Works
Posted on: November 11, 2019
City of Newton Snow Ordinance
The City of Newton's Snow Ordinance states that there is no street parking at 2 inches of accumulation. You can find out if the City of Newton Snow Ordinance is in effect by calling 641-791-SNOW (7669).
Snow ordinance...
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City of Newton - Public Works