Stories about Newton, Iowa City Council
City council members on board with New York developer’s passion project
Residents rally to city council chambers, leading to unanimous approval of $625K project
City council approves telecommunications licensing agreement for underground broadband
Citizen arguments sway council decision for proposed parking restrictions
City council passes the first readings of each ordinance, two readings to go
Newton expects the project to be completed late fall
Opponents question findings that say library’s foundation, advocacy group be included in city audit
Council authorizes hire of temporary office position, creation of another full-time firefighter
Councilman Ervin said city shouldn’t get in habit of waiving ordinance readings
Property owners must still get permit approved by zoning board of adjustment
Council lets committee reserve city-owned lot, not obligated to spend funds at this time
Council amends development agreement to reduce assessed value from $4.5M to $3.2M
Newton mayor held discussion in case council wished to revisit ordinance
City council approves FY22 operating budget and funds No. 1 goal to create new comprehensive plan
Citizens’ complaints prompts city to make changes to busy intersection