News Flash

Former WaterWorks Board of Trustees recognized for their service

At the January 16 City Council meeting, Mayor Hansen recognized members of the former Newton WaterWorks Board of Trustees for their service. Maureen Lockwood, Brett Doerring and Brian Buch (who was not present during the meeting) received personalized gif...

Keep Your Family safe. Make a Family Emergency Plan.

You and your family may not be together when an emergency happens, so knowing what to do, where you will go, and how to get in touch with family members is important. 

Create a family communication plan.

Choose an out-of-town friend or relative to...

Be Ready - Build An Emergency Supply Kit

Build an emergency supply kit. In an emergency, there are items you and your family will need. Pack a bag with items listed below. After assembling your kit, store it in a place known to all household members. Review the contents of your kit periodically ...

City of Newton 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: ...

NPD to partner with IABD for education and enforcement

The Newton Police Department has taken a pledge to keep tobacco, alternative nicotine and vapor products out of the hands of Newton underage persons.

Known as I-PLEDGE, the program is a partnership with the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division (ABD) to educat...

Newton Fire Department Reminds Residents about Carbon Monoxide Alarm Requirements and Recommendation

Are carbon monoxide (CO) alarms installed and maintained in your home? If not, then you and everyone in your household could be at risk of CO poisoning. Carbon monoxide alarms inside your home provide an early warning of the presence of deadly carbon mono...

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...

Snow Removal Operations Explained

City snow removal crews begin snow plowing operations and the snow ordinance goes into effect when accumulation reaches 2 inches. Plowing operations may begin after about an inch of accumulation for snow events during regular working hours. You can find o...

Newton Public Library Offers Homebound Reader Service

Winter is coming and that makes it the perfect time to check out our Homebound Reader Service! 

The Homebound Reader Service is a free program designed for Newton residents who are confined to their homes, either temporarily or long-term, by an il...

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...

Free Live Homework Help Now Available at the Library

Gain access to homework help (and much more) from the Library’s catalog with Brainfuse’s HelpNow™  database and your library card! Brainfuse HelpNow™ provides learning solutions for users of diverse needs a...