About the City

Newton is a charming full-service community in south-central Kansas with a rich and unique character and a culture of caring.

Highlights

  • Career opportunities — 5,000+ jobs available in the region, the #3 advanced industry hotspot in the U.S.
  • Location — 20 minutes north of Wichita, which Thrillist called one of the coolest cities in America.
  • Cost of living — 1/3 of the west coast.
  • Family-oriented — Named one of the safest cities in Kansas and among the best places in the state to retire.
  • Education — A variety of educational opportunities for K-12, higher-ed, and lifelong learning:
    • Newton Public Schools, which leads the state in Career & Technical Education, with 17 pathways from welding to information technology to business.
    • St. Mary Catholic School — K-8, part of Wichita Diocese
    • Newton Bible Christian School — K-8, ministry of Newton Bible Church
    • Bethel College — top liberal arts college in Kansas
    • Hutchinson Community College — full-service branch with opportunities to earn college credit during high school
  • Arts and culture — Vibrant historic downtown, dozens of local events and festivals, and a rich fine arts scene.
  • Parks and recreation — 18 public parks including 15 playgrounds, a skate park, splash park, wetlands park, disc golf course, dog park, and the Sand Creek Bike Path.
  • Health care — Some of the best health care facilities and providers in the state, including NMC Health, a Top 100 Great Community Hospital. 
  • History — Newton was founded for the railroad and cattle trails. Our community culture was shaped by Mennonite and Mexican immigrants, and we continue to be enriched by our diversity.

Vision & Mission

Our Mission is to deliver exceptional services through planning, hard work and innovation while enhancing the quality of life for all.

Our Vision is a growing and thriving community that embraces our heritage, actively shapes our future, and is a welcoming place to call home.

2025-26 Strategic Plan

1) Sustain exceptional public service

  1. Provide the staffing & resources to enable quality levels of services  
  2. Maintain and improve public infrastructure  
  3. Increase transparency and engagement to improve the public trust

2) Create a welcoming place to call home

  1. Prioritize Quality of Life amenities
  2. Invest in downtown  
  3. Promote redevelopment and revitalization in established neighborhoods and commercial areas  
  4. Market Newton as a vibrant community to live, work and play 

3) Plan and grow for the future

  1. Create and sustain fiscally responsible plans and policies  
  2. Leverage partnerships toward community growth

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