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Severe Weather Awareness Week - How to obtain information about weather

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...

Severe Weather Awareness Week - Types of Advisories, Watches and Warnings

The information provided here is courtesy of the National Weather Service (NWS). These are hazards that regularly affect the state of Iowa. For additional information, visit your local National Weather Service website.

Types of Advisories, Watches and Warn...

Statewide Tornado Drill - Wednesday, March 29

Severe Weather Awareness Week in Iowa is March 27 - 31, 2023. As a resident or business, please use this to highlight the importance of being aware of and prepared for severe weather. This is an ideal time to review your household’s emergency plan, make a...

Severe Weather Awareness Week - More About Severe Thunderstorms

Severe thunderstorms visit Iowa frequently each year. On average, Iowa sees close to 50 tornadoes, tens of flash flood events, hundreds of severe thunderstorms and thousands of non-severe thunderstorms.By definition, a severe thunderstorm must contain hai...

Severe Weather Awareness Week - Severe Thunderstorms

Today’s focus is on Severe Thunderstorms and what a watch or warning means.  A severe thunderstorm by definition is a thunderstorm that produces one inch hail or larger in diameter and/or winds equal or exceed 58 miles an hour.  Although...

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

Congratulations to KeyLeigh Kauffman, age 3 1/2, who completed the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program this week!  KeyLeigh said her favorite books are the Peppa Pig and Daniel Tiger books. KeyLeigh received a Dr. Suess bag full of items to he...

Financial Audit Report for the City of Newton, Iowa

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 $24,907,025 for the year ended June 30, 2022. The rec...

Jasper Community Foundation Accepting Grant Applications for 2023

The Jasper Community Foundation’s 2023 Grant Cycle began Feb. 15. Grant applications will be accepted now through April 30 via the Foundation’s website at www.jaspercommunityfoundation.org. Grant applications to be considered for funding this year must be...

RSVP Volunteers Will Assist with Income Tax Preparations

Experienced volunteers with the RSVP Tax Assistance Program are prepared to help you this tax season. Free income tax assistance is available for those over 60 years of age and clients on low or fixed incomes. DMACC Newton Campus appointments are availabl...

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

Congratulations Hendrik Hutchinson, age 2, who just completed the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program at the Newton Public Library! Hendrik received a Dr. Seuss bag full of items to help him get ready for Kindergarten, and a book to keep. We asked him...

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.

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 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: ...

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...

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.

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 and background. Students communicate with...