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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...

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...

National Night Out Set for Tuesday, October 3

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes strong police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live and work. Together, we are making that happen.

From time...

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...

Back to School: Keeping Children Safe

As we navigate this time of year and head back to school, it's essential to be mindful of the potential dangers around us, especially when it comes to safely getting children to and from school. Whether we're driving, walking, or taking the bus, there are...

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...

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...