Posted on: April 8, 2021
The City of Newton administration department, which consists of the City Administrator's office, City Clerk's office, Finance and Administrative services, will be closed Thursday, April 22 and Friday, April 23, 2021 for professional deve...
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City of Newton - Administration
Posted on: April 5, 2021
The City of Newton, Iowa, is accepting applications for the position of entry level (non-certified) and lateral (Iowa certified) Police Officer.
Newton is a progressive community with a population of 15,250 located east of the Des Moines metro on Interstat...
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Newton Police Department
Posted on: April 2, 2021
The Newton Public Library wants your feedback! Take the 2021 library survey and share your thoughts on the Library's hours and services. You can complete the survey two ways. Visit the Library and fill out the paper survey or take the online surv...
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Newton Public Library
Posted on: April 1, 2021
Last year, Newton Police Department personnel responded to more than 17,920 calls/ requests for assistance— from criminal investigations to traffic stops to school security and animal complaints. To maintain a consistent and professional respons...
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Newton Police Department
Posted on: April 1, 2021
A new book is ready to view at the StoryWalk(tm)! Pete’s Big Lunch by James Dean is the current featured book. The StoryWalk starts by the concession stand at Agnes Patterson park. Just follow the twenty-two clearly numbered signs. The route is ...
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Newton Public Library
Posted on: March 31, 2021
Mayor Michael L. Hansen signed a proclamation continuing the Public Health Disaster through April 30, 2021. The proclamation continues to encourage residents to follow mitigation measures recommended by the Iowa Department of Public Health.
The proclamatio...
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City of Newton - Administration
Posted on: March 30, 2021
The Greater Des Moines Partnership has launched the Central Iowa Broadband Internet Survey for 11 counties in the region. The purpose of the Survey is to measure broadband internet availability and identify areas that do not currently meet consumer needs ...
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City of Newton - Community Development
Posted on: March 29, 2021
The Newton Fire Department will start annual hydrant testing starting Thursday, April 15 in the eastern and western parts of the community. The area's being tested this spring include:
- East of E 8th Street
- West of 1st St
While th...
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Newton Fire Department
Posted on: March 26, 2021
Every year in the United States, hundreds of people are killed and thousands injured because of the weather. Dangerous weather can take many forms, ranging from violent tornadoes to crippling winter storms. With the notable exception of hurricanes, Iowa c...
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City of Newton - Administration
Posted on: March 25, 2021
Every year in the United States, hundreds of people are killed and thousands injured because of the weather. Dangerous weather can take many forms, ranging from violent tornadoes to crippling winter storms. With the notable exception of hurricanes, Iowa c...
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City of Newton - Administration
Posted on: March 24, 2021
Every year in the United States, hundreds of people are killed and thousands injured because of the weather. Dangerous weather can take many forms, ranging from violent tornadoes to crippling winter storms. With the notable exception of hurricanes, Iowa c...
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City of Newton - Administration
Posted on: March 23, 2021
Every year in the United States, hundreds of people are killed and thousands injured because of the weather. Dangerous weather can take many forms, ranging from violent tornadoes to crippling winter storms. With the notable exception of hurricanes, Iowa c...
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City of Newton - Administration
Posted on: March 22, 2021
Every year in the United States, hundreds of people are killed and thousands injured because of the weather. Dangerous weather can take many forms, ranging from violent tornadoes to crippling winter storms. With the notable exception of hurricanes, Iowa c...
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City of Newton - Administration
Posted on: March 19, 2021
Leaves, small twigs (less than 1/4" in diameter), yard waste, weeds, and hedge trimmings are picked up at the curb at no charge, if in City of Newton Leaf Bags and placed at the curb by 6 a.m. on your normal trash collection day.
City of Newton Leaf B...
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City of Newton - Public Works
Posted on: March 12, 2021
With the warm weather melting snow and ice around Newton, firefighters took the opportunity to train in surface ice rescue at the Izaak Walton League's pond on March 9.
“It is a great opportunity for department members to get in the ice...
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Newton Fire Department
Posted on: March 8, 2021
Free music is invading a park near you this summer... Maytag Park to be specific! Join us for the annual Summer Concert Series at Maytag Bowl. Shows kick off on Thursday nights at 7 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) and are FREE! Those attending are encourage...
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City of Newton - Community Services/Parks & Rec
Posted on: March 8, 2021
Over the past two months, the most common request for information has been on fire extinguishers in local businesses. Here is some basic information:
- Fire extinguishers are required in all businesses. For most businesses, a 5# fire extinguisher will meet t...
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Newton Fire Department
Posted on: March 4, 2021
The City of Newton Commercial Property/Business Inspection program started January 1, 2021. The program was developed to ensure the health and safety of Newton’s citizens and visitors. Newton City Council has established a goal of improving curb...
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Newton Fire Department
Posted on: March 4, 2021
Jasper County is at the point in the year where more and more people will start doing large scale burns throughout rural parts of the state.
With that in mind, the Jasper County Fire Chief’s Association has some reminders for rural county residen...
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Newton Fire Department
Posted on: March 3, 2021
The winter season is coming to an end, but it has brought potholes to streets across the City. Potholes are formed when moisture seeps into the pavement, freezes, expands and then thaws. This weakens the pavement, then as cars and other traffic drives ove...
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City of Newton - Public Works
Posted on: March 1, 2021
Newton Fest, the weekend that celebrates the best of Newton, is slowly coming together for 2021. Set for June 10 through 12, 2021 the event will feature family-friendly activities for residents and visitors to enjoy.
“We’re cautiously optimistic that we wi...
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City of Newton - Administration
Posted on: February 25, 2021
The City of Newton and the Historic Preservation Commission are excited to announce the two newest listings to the National Register of Historic Places in Newton. The listings were confirmed by the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs and the State Histori...
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City of Newton - Community Development