NPD completes seatbelt survey
The Newton Police Department recently conducted a seatbelt usage survey that showed strong results by motorists in the community. On March 2…
EMA seeking equipment donations
Individuals or businesses with unopened personal protective equipment, such as face masks and medical gloves, are encouraged to donate them …
Newton Waterworks audit report
Nolle, Comman & Johnson, P.C. released an audit report on the Newton Municipal Waterworks.Waterworks…
Newton Police Department seeing rise in calls for service
The Newton Police Department has seen a rise in certain calls for services now that people are spending more time inside.
A letter from Newton Mayor Michael Hansen
To the Citizens of Newton:I’ve been approached about issuing a “shelter-in-place” order for Newton o…
Changes to the print publication schedule
Dear Reader:The spread of the coronavirus has had a tremendous impact on numerous local businesses, …
Teachers on parade
A caravan of cars filled with teachers paraded their way through Newton neighborhoods Thursday morning to wave at and send happy tidings to …
Legislative Coffee canceled
The League of Women Voters Legislative Coffee scheduled for Saturday at Newton Hy-Vee has been canceled due to concerns with the coronavirus…
Protect yourself and your family from becoming a victim to a scam
The Newton Police Department continues to monitor the COVID-19 situation around the nation and state and has become aware of coronavirus-rel…
Jasper County Jail navigating the coronavirus pandemic
A lot has changed since the coronavirus pandemic made its way to the United States including how the Jasper County Jail conducts daily opera…
