A committee of 12 members has been meeting with arcitechts to has out what work might be included in an upcoming bond election by Newton USD 373, a process brought about after more than a year of planning and discussion by the board of education.
Following months of discussion during work sessions and meetings the Newton City Commission voted unanimously Sept. 9 to make updates to city building codes.
The City of Newton has begun its new comprehensive planning initiative, Newton Next.
The Newton USD 373 Board of Education hosted both a revenue neutral rate and budget hearing at the board’s meeting Sept. 8, and no members of the public showed up at 308 E. First to speak for or against either measure.
After a 31-year hiatus the Newton Fiesta returned in 2024, and the celebration is back for 2025. The Newton Fiesta will be 1:30 to 5 p.m. Sept. 14 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church of Newton, 421 S. Ash.
A water line repair will disrupt traffic on East First Street in the next several days.
Tucked away in a nondescript strip mall on the city’s west side is a new kind of clothing store for Newton, called Kid Lyn Couture the shop offers kids clothes, shoes and some toys on consignment.
The Big Kansas Road Trip made the second of three stops this year on Sept. 6, picking Halstead for the stop.
The city of Newton issued a letter to residents in the Fox Ridge housing development assuring them no gas has been found in homes during about a week of testing as agencies attempt to find the source of a gas release in the area.
Newton Recreation Commission finished up a multi-week soccer clinic for young players this week.