Newton City Council

Newton: Resolution to Approve Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for the 2019 Sports Entertainment Urban…

Oct 19, 2026 · Vote 4–1

What this means: Tax increment financing (TIF). Within an urban renewal area, the extra property tax from rising values can be set aside for a period of years to pay for projects or incentives in that area, instead of going to the usual taxing bodies.

Newton: Resolution Approving Fourth Amended Development Agreement with The Circle Development, LLC

Oct 19, 2026 · Vote 4–1

What this means: Development agreement. A contract between the city and a developer that spells out what each side will do. It may include required building value, deadlines, public improvements or incentives.

Newton: Resolution approving the FY2028 and FY2029 wage agreement with Public Professional and…

Oct 5, 2026 · Vote 6–0

What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.

Newton: Resolution adopting fee schedule for Westwood Golf Course for 2027

Oct 5, 2026 · Vote 6–0

What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.

Newton: Resolution approving a rate increase for City Attorney prosecution services

Oct 5, 2026 · Vote 6–0

What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.

Newton: Resolution calling a special election, setting March 2, 2027, as the Special Election Date and…

Sep 21, 2026 · Vote 6–0

What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.

Newton: Resolution calling a special election, setting March 2, 2027, as the special election date and…

Sep 21, 2026 · Vote 6–0

What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.

Newton: Resolution dedicating $50,000 of ending fund balance to Downtown Grant Programs for Facade…

Sep 21, 2026 · Vote 5–1

What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.

Newton: Suspend the rules and waive the second and third consideration of the Ordinance

Sep 8, 2026 · Vote 5–1

What this means: Waiving readings. An ordinance normally gets three votes at separate meetings. Waiving readings skips the later votes so it can pass sooner. In Iowa that takes a larger majority than a normal vote.

Newton: Resolution calling a special election, setting March 2, 2027, as the Special Election Date and…

Sep 8, 2026 · Vote 4–2

What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.

Newton: Resolution calling a special election, setting March 2, 2027, as the special election date and…

Sep 8, 2026 · Vote 6–0

What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.

Newton: Third Consideration of an Ordinance Granting to Interstate Power and Light Company Alliant…

Aug 3, 2026 · Vote 4–2

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Newton: Adopt the Ordinance

Aug 3, 2026 · Vote 4–2

What this means: Ordinance. A local law. Ordinances change the city code, and in Iowa they usually take three votes at separate meetings.

Newton: Third Consideration of an Ordinance Establishing a Franchise Fee on Energy Providers Operating…

Aug 3, 2026 · Vote 4–2

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Newton: Adopt the Ordinance

Aug 3, 2026 · Vote 4–2

What this means: Ordinance. A local law. Ordinances change the city code, and in Iowa they usually take three votes at separate meetings.

Newton: Council Discussion— Franchise Fee The City Council held a special workshop to discuss the…

Jul 20, 2026 · Voice vote

What this means: Franchise fee. A fee a utility pays for using city streets and land for its lines. It is usually charged to customers as a percentage of their bills.

Newton: Second Consideration of an Ordinance Granting to Interstate Power and Light Company Alliant…

Jul 20, 2026 · Vote 5–1

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Newton: Second Consideration of an Ordinance Establishing a Franchise Fee on Energy Providers…

Jul 20, 2026 · Vote 5–1

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Newton: Resolution expressing the City Council’s intent to review the necessity of electric and…

Jul 20, 2026 · Vote 6–0

What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.

Newton: Resolution to approve contract with Indian Hills Community College for the 2026-2027 Newton…

Jul 20, 2026 · Vote 6–0

What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.

Newton: Third Consideration of an Ordinance amending the City of Newton official zoning map for…

Jul 6, 2026 · Vote 6–0

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Newton: First Consideration of an Ordinance Granting to Interstate Power and Light Company Alliant…

Jul 6, 2026 · Vote 5–1

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Newton: First Consideration of an Ordinance Establishing a Franchise Fee on Energy Providers Operating…

Jul 6, 2026 · Vote 5–1

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Newton: On an Ordinance amending City of Newton Code of Ordinances Title XV: Land Usage, Chapter 158:…

Jun 15, 2026 · Vote 6–0

What this means: Ordinance. A local law. Ordinances change the city code, and in Iowa they usually take three votes at separate meetings.

Newton: On a resolution approving the 80-20 Voluntary Annexation into the City of Newton of property…

Jun 15, 2026 · Vote 6–0

What this means: Annexation. Bringing land from outside city limits into the city, so city rules, services and taxes apply there. Annexation without every owner’s consent also needs approval from a state board.

Newton: Resolution approving the 80-20 Voluntary Annexation into the City of Newton of property…

Jun 15, 2026 · Vote 6–0

What this means: Annexation. Bringing land from outside city limits into the city, so city rules, services and taxes apply there. Annexation without every owner’s consent also needs approval from a state board.

Newton: Second Consideration of an Ordinance amending the City of Newton official zoning map for…

Jun 15, 2026 · Vote 6–0

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Newton: Second Consideration of the Ordinance was approved. Motioned by Holschuh

Jun 15, 2026 · Vote 5–1

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Newton: Resolution Approving Land Purchase to Meet Setback Requirements for the Construction of Four…

Jun 15, 2026 · Vote 5–1

What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.

Newton: Resolution Approving a D& D 2. 0 Grant for 1030 East 7th Street North, Newton, Jasper County,…

Jun 15, 2026 · Vote 6–0

What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.

Newton: Resolution updating the Cemetery Rules and Regulations for Union Cemetery and Memorial Park…

Jun 15, 2026 · Vote 6–0

What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.

Newton: On an Ordinance amending the City of Newton official zoning map for property located at 1017…

Jun 1, 2026 · Vote 6–0

What this means: Rezoning. Zoning sets what can be built or done on each piece of land, such as homes, shops or industry. Changing it is done by ordinance, usually after a planning commission review and a public hearing.

Newton: First Consideration of an Ordinance amending the City of Newton official zoning map for…

Jun 1, 2026 · Vote 6–0

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Newton: Resolution updating the Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Public Works Fees, Solid Waste and…

Jun 1, 2026 · Vote 6–0

What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.

Newton: Resolution authorizing the purchase of a mini excavator for the Public Works Department

May 4, 2026 · Vote 5–1

What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.

Newton: Third Consideration on an Ordinance amending City of Newton Code of Ordinances Title IX:…

Apr 6, 2026 · Vote 6–0

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Newton: Resolution establishing Fee for Chicken and Ducks

Apr 6, 2026 · Vote 6–0

What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.

Newton: On Proposed Adoption of an Ordinance Establishing a Franchise Fee on Energy Providers…

Mar 16, 2026 · Vote 6–0

What this means: Franchise fee. A fee a utility pays for using city streets and land for its lines. It is usually charged to customers as a percentage of their bills.

Newton: Second Consideration on an Ordinance amending City of Newton Code of Ordinances Title IX:…

Mar 16, 2026 · Vote 5–1

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Newton: Resolution updating the Cemetery Rules and Regulations for Union Cemetery and Memorial Park…

Mar 16, 2026 · Vote 6–0

What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.

Newton: Resolution approving the Newton Sanitary Landfill fee schedule

Mar 16, 2026 · Vote 6–0

What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.

Newton: Resolution Authorizing and Approving a Loan Agreement, Providing for the Issuance of…

Mar 16, 2026 · Vote 6–0

What this means: Bonds and notes. Borrowing. The city sells bonds or notes to raise money now for projects and repays it with interest over years. General obligation (GO) debt is repaid from property taxes.

Newton: Jasper County Emergency Management Update- Jamey Robinson

Mar 2, 2026 · Vote 6–0

Newton: On the First Consideration on an Ordinance amending City of Newton Code of Ordinances Title…

Mar 2, 2026 · Vote 6–0

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Newton: First Consideration on an Ordinance amending City of Newton Code of Ordinances Title IX:…

Mar 2, 2026 · Vote 5–1

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Newton: Resolution amending the fee schedule for various Planning & Zoning Applications and Peddler…

Mar 2, 2026 · Vote 6–0

What this means: Rezoning. Zoning sets what can be built or done on each piece of land, such as homes, shops or industry. Changing it is done by ordinance, usually after a planning commission review and a public hearing.

Newton: Resolution Setting a Date for a Public Hearing on March 16, 2026 on an Ordinance Establishing…

Mar 2, 2026 · Vote 6–0

What this means: Public hearing. A set time at a meeting when anyone can speak to the council about a proposal before it decides. Hearings are required by law for some actions, such as budgets, rezoning and borrowing.

Newton: On a Resolution approving the preliminary plat of Arbor Estates Third Addition in the City of…

Feb 16, 2026 · Vote 6–0

What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.

Newton: Resolution approving the preliminary plat of Arbor Estates Third Addition in the City of…

Feb 16, 2026 · Vote 6–0

What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.

Newton: Resolution approving a 28E Agreement between the City of Newton and Jasper County related to…

Feb 16, 2026 · Vote 5–1

What this means: 28E agreement. An agreement under Iowa Code chapter 28E that lets governments share services, costs or facilities.

Newton: Resolution Approving and Adopting a Revenue Purpose Statement for the Use or Expenditure of…

Feb 16, 2026 · Vote 5–1

What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.

Newton: Resolution Authorizing the Use of a Preliminary Official Statement, and Providing for the Levy…

Feb 16, 2026 · Vote 6–0

What this means: Budget. The city’s spending plan for a fiscal year, which runs July 1 to June 30 in Iowa. Adopting it sets the property tax levy and needs a public hearing.

Newton: Resolution approving Change Order 05 and accepting completion for the City of Newton Fire…

Feb 16, 2026 · Vote 6–0

What this means: Change order. An approved change to a construction contract the city already signed. It can raise or lower the price, or change the work or the schedule.

Newton: Resolution approving FY27 funding for community partner organizations

Feb 3, 2026 · Vote 4–2

What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.

Newton: Resolution Adjusting the Fee Schedule for the Newton Fire Department Ambulance Service

Jan 19, 2026 · Vote 6–0

What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.

Newton: Resolution approving the purchase of 2 Bungalow Court, City of Newton, Jasper County, Iowa

Jan 19, 2026 · Vote 5–1

What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.

Newton: Resolution CO# approving 1 and accepting completion of the Public Works Community Development…

Jan 5, 2026 · Vote 6–0

What this means: Accepting improvements. The city agrees that streets, pipes or other work built for it is finished. The city then takes it over for future upkeep.