Last night, the City Commission approved a resolution of intent to grant a three-year tiered tax abatement to Avcon Industries for its pending expansion into the former Mennonite Press building at Newton City/County Airport. content.govdelivery.com/accounts/KSNEW…

Last night, the City Commission finalized a 10-year tax abatement and issuance of Industrial Revenue Bonds for CD Custom Enterprises’ $5.5 million expansion, which is nearing completion. content.govdelivery.com/accounts/KSNEW…

From outgoing Mayor Rod Kreie: 2024 has been a year of tremendous progress toward building a culture that allows the community to thrive. content.govdelivery.com/accounts/KSNEW…

Although we do have two holidays coming up - Christmas and New Year's - there will be no changes to the trash pickup schedule. (That's because the holidays both fall on Wednesdays, our Sanitation staff's typical day off.) One less thing to worry about over the holidays!

At last Friday’s meeting, the City Commission authorized paving of Hillside Road between East First and SE 12th Streets to serve GAF’s new manufacturing facility and other upcoming industrial developments. content.govdelivery.com/accounts/KSNEW…

Merry Christmas, Newton! City offices will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday as we celebrate. We hope your holiday season is filled with joy and good cheer!

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Harvey County, effective from Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon. We anticipate freezing drizzle, sleet, and snow, along with winds reaching up to 35 mph. Travel may be hazardous during this period of time.

Our street crews will collect and recycle discarded Christmas trees on Jan. 6, 13, and 27. You don't have to schedule a bulky item pickup; this free service is separate from your trash pickup. Just put your tree at the curb with all decorations and lights removed.

Major Winter Storm Ahead: freezing drizzle develops tomorrow AM. A transition to freezing rain/sleet will occur late Saturday PM - Saturday night before a transition to snow Sunday AM. The combination of snow/ice/wind gusts to 50 mph will create difficult/impossible travel. #kswx

UPDATE: Because of the winter storm, Christmas tree pickup has been rescheduled for Jan. 13, 21, and 27.

Make note! If you've ever considered running for City Commission, this could be your year. The filing deadline is June 2.

ICMA John Garvey Scholarship recipient Daniela Rivas, City Manager of City of Newton, KS, shares how her global exchange reinforced her passion for local government. Watch the full interview: bit.ly/3BDgVo6 Solace Barking and Dagenham Council Stockport Council

Last night, the City Commission agreed to accept nearly $3 million from the State to help extend the Sand Creek Bike Path south of the dam to SW 14th Street. content.govdelivery.com/accounts/KSNEW…

Last night, the City Commission set the 2025 dates of fireworks sales for 10 a.m.-10 p.m. June 27-July 5 and discharge for 10 a.m.-midnight July 2-5, following a few weeks of active discussion and community feedback. content.govdelivery.com/accounts/KSNEW…

City/School Election 2025 Candidate Filing: Rodney Kreie filed a candidate declaration for the office of Newton City Commission.

On Tuesday night, the City Commission approved a request from Ben Franklin Crafts to extend the timeline of their development by one year. content.govdelivery.com/accounts/KSNEW…

Reconstruction of S Spencer Road between E 1st and SE 14th Streets will begin Monday, March 31. Contractor Kansas Paving will build the project in three phases, starting from E 1st to SE 3rd. Each phase will take 8-12 weeks. The road will be open to southbound traffic only.

City/School Election 2025 Candidate Filing: Jason Miller filed a candidate declaration for the office of Newton City Commission.

At Tuesday night’s meeting, the City Commission took steps to move forward two specialty housing projects being developed by Emberhope and Mennonite Housing. content.govdelivery.com/accounts/KSNEW…