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The Rundown – City approves tax rebate for Barkman Honey expansion

Published on May 27, 2026

At Tuesday’s meeting, the City Commission approved a tax rebate economic development grant for Barkman Honey, which seeks to expand its processing and manufacturing facility in Newton.

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1st and Kansas crossing to close May 27

Published on May 26, 2026

East First Street will be closed at the KO Railroad crossing beginning Wednesday, May 27, while City and railroad crews repair the crossing and street.

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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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News and Announcements

Weekly Update Newsletter

The Rundown – City approves tax rebate for Barkman Honey expansion

1st and Kansas crossing to close May 27

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

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