Stay updated on Newton, Iowa Local News
Sign up to get notified when there's something new on the Newton, Iowa Local News page.

Latest updates to the Newton, Iowa Local News page
- Check3 days agoChange DetectedThe News Flash feed gained multiple new posts dated May 7–13, 2026 from the Newton Police Department and Newton Fire Department. These entries cover a juvenile threat at Berg Middle School, life-saving awards, and training updates, expanding the page's public-safety and community news content.SummaryDifference3%

- Check9 days agoChange DetectedA new News Flash entry has been added describing a Newton High School online threat, the resulting soft lockdown, and the subsequent arrest of a juvenile. The post includes the charges and related details reported by the Newton Police Department.SummaryDifference1%

- Check16 days agoChange DetectedAdds multiple News Flash items including Street Closure Planned on E. 9th Street S. for Water and Sewer Work, Maytag Park roof project updates, and coverage of the Guardian Award for Detective Plowman and the K9 Lobo donation. Also includes spring fire drill guidance and park access notices; older items such as E 21st St S closure and police incident notes are removed.SummaryDifference4%

- Check24 days agoChange DetectedThe News Flash list was updated with new alerts/news items, including a Summer Concert Series announcement and a Newton Fire Department article on fire safety myths. An older Public Works-related downtown alley overlay update was removed from the list.SummaryDifference1%

- Check31 days agoChange DetectedThe News Flash page added several items: the 1st Street North water main replacement with detour details and schedule, a hazardous weather outlook, Newton Fest 2026 information, hydrant flushing, and Maytag Pool registrations.SummaryDifference4%

- Check43 days agoChange DetectedAdded alert signup prompts and consent language, along with time-sensitive notices such as Hydrant Flushing, Utility Billing closures, and Hazardous Weather Outlook to the News Flash page. Removed older posts like Open Burning bans and Severe Weather Awareness Week, reflecting a focus on current alerts.SummaryDifference3%

Stay in the know with updates to Newton, Iowa Local News
Enter your email address, and we'll notify you when there's something new on the Newton, Iowa Local News page.