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Reconstruction of South Spencer has resumed

Published on May 20, 2026

Reconstruction of South Spencer Road has resumed after being put on hold last summer. The section between Southeast Third and Southeast 14th Connector is now open to southbound traffic only.

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The Rundown – Ballard Aviation leases additional land at airport

Published on May 13, 2026

At Tuesday’s meeting, the City Commission approved an agreement for Ballard Aviation to lease 17 acres of agricultural land just south and west of its facility at Newton City/County Airport.

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Nominate a great yard for 2026 Yard of the Year

Published on May 11, 2026

Have you seen a great-looking yard in Newton? Nominate it for 2026 Yard of the Year!

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Police investigating theft from Mexican American tournament

Published on May 01, 2026

Newton Police are investigating a report from the Newton Mexican American Athletic Club of a possible theft of organization funds.

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The Rundown – Road vacated to allow for Millennium Machine expansion

Published on April 29, 2026

At Tuesday’s meeting, the City Commission vacated a portion of Highland Avenue to give Millennium Machine & Tool more room for its fourth planned expansion.

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Substance Abuse Board accepting grant requests

Published on April 23, 2026

The Newton Substance Abuse Board is seeking applications for grants to fund programs or services whose principal purpose is:

Alcoholism and drug abuse prevention and education.
Alcohol and drug detoxification.
Intervention in alcohol and drug abuse.
Treatment of alcoholism or drug abuse.

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The Rundown – Improvements coming to 1st & Kansas rail crossing

Published on April 15, 2026

At Tuesday’s meeting, the City Commission received an update on improvements coming to the East First and Kansas rail crossing this summer.

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City seeks volunteers for advisory boards

Published on April 09, 2026

The City of Newton is accepting applications to serve on three volunteer advisory boards with open positions: Planning/Historic Preservation Commission, Newton Housing Authority, and Substance Abuse Board.

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The Rundown – City extends KemperSports’ management of golf course

Published on March 25, 2026

At Tuesday’s meeting, the City Commission extended the City’s contract with KemperSports to manage Sand Creek Station Golf Course through at least 2032.

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Newton woman dies in house fire

Published on March 15, 2026

A 74-year-old Newton woman died in a house fire late Sunday morning in the 500 block of West Fourth Street.

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News and Announcements

Weekly Update Newsletter

Reconstruction of South Spencer has resumed

The Rundown – Ballard Aviation leases additional land at airport

Nominate a great yard for 2026 Yard of the Year

Police investigating theft from Mexican American tournament

The Rundown – Road vacated to allow for Millennium Machine expansion

Substance Abuse Board accepting grant requests

The Rundown – Improvements coming to 1st & Kansas rail crossing

City seeks volunteers for advisory boards

The Rundown – City extends KemperSports’ management of golf course

Newton woman dies in house fire

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