Newton 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

City council discusses the impact of prohibiting semi-tractors and other vehicles from parking in neighborhoods

New recreational opportunity is evident, but the costs are still be considered

After the pandemic delayed the closing date, developer and city are moving forward with project

Read Mike Hansen’s state of the city address delivered Feb. 1, 2021

George, Mullan and Trotter commend the presenters on proposed downtown project

Pending IDOT’s approval, Newton could see chargers installed at no cost to city

Council approves funds for renovation, rehabilitation and redevelopment projects

Developer of $32 million softball complex project agrees to up minimum assessment

Council approves 5-year contract with internet provider to ensure more reliable connections