Splat! Newton City Council guns down paintball business rezoning

Action Jack’s Paintball in Colfax is looking to relocate to Newton, but the move is proving to be trickier than hitting a moving target at 60 yards. Action Jack’s Owner Shawn Risseeuw has located an ideal property for his business west of Highway 14 just north of South 12th Avenue West. However, that location is less than perfect in the eyes of Newton City Council. The council shot down a rezoning request Monday, 3-3, with council members Steve Mullan, Jim Plumb and Jon Ewing against the change. Prior to the vote, Risseeuw addressed the council and stated his desire to bring his business to a bigger location in Newton. Risseeuw wants to purchase property in Newton; however the property he likes is zoned for residential use and adjacent to