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Street resurfacing schedule for August 18th-August 20th

Published on August 16, 2026

The Street Division has scheduled the following streets for slurry seal beginning August 18th: (dates are subject to change)

The Rundown – City of Newton to reduce tax rate in 2027

Published on August 14, 2026

At Tuesday’s meeting, the City Commission approved a not-to-exceed budget for publication that lowers the property tax rate, or mill levy, by about 1.5 mills in 2027.

Update: Main Street rail crossing to reopen Thursday morning

Published on August 12, 2026

UPDATE: Main Street is now expected to remain closed at the railroad crossing until Thursday morning, after repair of a significant water main break under the tracks.

Main Street and railroad crossing closed due to water main break

Published on August 10, 2026

A water main break occurred beneath the railroad tracks on Main Street and was reported by a BNSF employee around 1 a.m. Monday. The City of Newton Water Division is actively working on the break, with the City and BNSF coordinating repairs because both City and railroad infrastructure were impacted. Main Street is currently closed near E. 3rd Street and Main Street and near the tracks.

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