Newtonia, MO

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Newton Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request for reduced lot frontage for proposed lots at 900 W 3rd St. N in the R-2 zoning district. The board will also review minutes from its June 10, 2026 meeting. No other substantive business is listed.

• Public hearing on variance V26-9 for reduced lot frontage at 900 W 3rd St. N (R-2 district), applicant Shane Torres, Fundamental GC Services
• Review of minutes from June 10, 2026 meeting

Historic Preservation Commission

City Council

Historic Preservation Commission

City Council

City Council

Newton Public Library Board of Trustees

City Council

Historic Preservation Commission

City Council

Newton Public Library Board of Trustees

Historic Preservation Commission

City Council

City Council

Newton Public Library Board of Trustees

City Council

Newton Public Library Board of Trustees

City Council

City Council

City Council

Newton Public Library Board of Trustees

City Council

City Council

Newton Public Library Board of Trustees

City Council

City Council

Newton Public Library Board of Trustees

City Council

City Council

Newton Public Library Board of Trustees

Newton Public Library Board of Trustees

Newton Public Library Board of Trustees

Newton Public Library Board of Trustees

Newton Public Library Board of Trustees

Newton Public Library Board of Trustees

Newton Public Library Board of Trustees

The Newton Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to handle routine business including bill approval and reports, and will discuss or decide on several items: the FY26 end-of-year budget, a capital improvement plan (CIP) review and approval, a book-drop mural by artist Lauren Roush, a public copier contract, and a Carnegie donation expenditure request. The board will also review its bylaws, policy manual, and board application materials.

• Review FY26 EOY Budget
• Library CIP Review & Approval
• Approve Book-drop Mural by artist Lauren Roush
• Public Copier Contract and Faxing
• Carnegie Donation Expenditure Request

City Council

City Council

The Newton City Council will vote on a $1,674,990 contract with TK Concrete Inc. for Phase 2 drainage improvements at the intersection of 1st Ave E and E 12th St, following severe flash flooding in 2024 and 2026. The agenda also includes approvals for a $47,297 trail extension at Cardinal Pond, a pest control agreement for the Westwood Clubhouse, and the sale of a property at 827 East 8th Street South.

• Award $1,674,990 contract to TK Concrete Inc. for 1st Ave E and E 12th St Drainage Improvements Phase 2
• Award $47,297 contract to MODCON Inc. for Cardinal Pond Phase II trail extension
• Set public hearing for the sale of 827 East 8th Street South
• Approve pest control services agreement for Westwood Clubhouse
• Amend Vacant Building Policy to designate City Council as the appeals body

The Newton City Council approved multiple resolutions, including awarding contracts for the 1st Ave E and E 12th St Drainage Improvements Phase 2 Project and the Cardinal Pond Phase II improvement project, and approving an Athletic Court/Field Use Agreement with the Newton Area Pickleball and Tennis Association. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The consent agenda was adopted with one item pulled for review, and a public hearing was closed with no comments.

• Approved Resolution 2026-313 awarding contract for 1st Ave E and E 12th St Drainage Improvements Phase 2 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-314 awarding contract for Cardinal Pond Phase II improvement project (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-315 Athletic Court/Field Use Agreement with Newton Area Pickleball and Tennis Association (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-316 Fastpitch SB Complex Minor Plat 1 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-317 amending Vacant Building Policy to make City Council the appeals body (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda items 5-9 and 11-19, including resolutions for nuisance abatement, utility easements, and grant agreements (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-304 authorizing 657A.10A petition for 308 East 8th Street North (5-0)
• Closed public hearing for drainage project with no comments (5-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Newtonia Historic Preservation Commission will hold a meeting to review two grant presentations for the property at 104 1st Ave E: one for a facade grant and one for a housing grant. The agenda includes roll call, approval of previous minutes, and the two presentations, followed by adjournment.

• Presentation - 104 1st Ave E - Facade grant
• Presentation - 104 1st Ave E - Housing grant

SSMID Board

The Downtown Newton SSMID Board will hold a quarterly meeting to review the district's fund balance and financial activity for the third and fourth quarters of Fiscal Year 25-26. The agenda includes a discussion of additional projects planned for Fiscal Years 27 and 28. The meeting is primarily procedural, with no specific ordinances, contracts, or fee changes listed in the provided text.

• Review of SSMID District Fund Balance Report
• Discussion of additional projects for SSMID FY 27 & 28
• Review of 3rd & 4th Quarter Activity for Fiscal Year 25-26

General

Historic Preservation Commission

The Newtonia Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review the Historic District Design Guidelines, a staff item. The agenda also includes routine items such as roll call, approval of previous minutes, and reports from commissioners and citizens. No other substantive actions are listed.

• Review of Historic District Design Guidelines
• Approval of minutes from July 6, 2026 meeting

City Council

The Newton City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 3, 2026, with a full agenda including public hearings, consent items, and several ordinances. Key decisions include the third and final consideration of ordinances to establish franchise fees on electric and gas utilities, which would add about $6 and $1.50 to average monthly bills respectively, to offset property tax revenue losses from new state laws. The council will also hold a public hearing and vote on a $400,000 Community Development Block Grant application for upper-story housing at 104 1st Avenue East, and consider a property tax rebate for Best Midwest Properties LLC. Other items include liquor license approvals, nuisance abatement assessments, a police vehicle purchase, and a downtown improvement grant for Young's Bakery.

• Third consideration of ordinance granting Alliant Energy a 25-year electric franchise with franchise fee (adds ~$6/month to average bill)
• Third consideration of ordinance establishing franchise fee on Black Hills Energy (adds ~$1.50/month to average bill)
• Public hearing and resolution for $400,000 CDBG grant for upper-story housing at 104 1st Avenue East
• Resolution approving property tax rebate for Best Midwest Properties LLC at 109 1st Ave W
• Resolution approving purchase of one police patrol vehicle and up-fit services

City Council

The Newton City Council is holding a special meeting with a single action item: a resolution approving compliance with a judicial order and authorizing related expenses. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Resolution approving judicial order compliance and authorizing related expenses

The Newton City Council held a special meeting and adopted Resolution 2026-287, which approves compliance with a judicial order and authorizes related expenses. The resolution passed with four votes in favor and none against, with two members absent. Funding will come from the equipment reserve fund to reduce bonding.

• Adopted Resolution 2026-287 approving judicial order compliance and related expenses (4-0)

Newton Public Library Board of Trustees

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission (listed as Downtown Grant Review Board) will meet to review minutes from a special meeting and consider new business, specifically restaurant improvements at 108 1st Avenue E. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Review of minutes from special meeting on 7/13/2026
• New business: 108 1st Avenue E - Restaurant Improvements

City Council

The City Council of Newton, Iowa, will hold a special meeting on July 20, 2026, to discuss the franchise fee. The agenda consists solely of procedural items and this single discussion topic, with no votes or final decisions scheduled. The meeting is designated as a special session rather than a regular meeting.

• Discussion of Franchise Fee

The Newton City Council held a special workshop to discuss the potential implementation of municipal franchise fees and review financial considerations. No formal action was taken during the workshop. The council also discussed state funding changes and the need for sustainable revenue sources.

• No formal action taken on franchise fees (workshop only)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:50 PM (unanimous)

City Council

The Newton City Council is holding a workshop to discuss the site plan review process. No formal votes are scheduled; the agenda includes roll call, the discussion, and mayor/council comments.

• Discussion on Site Plan Review Process

The Newton City Council met in special session to discuss the site plan review process. Community Development Director Erin Chambers presented information and options for updating the process, followed by council discussion. No formal decisions were made; the meeting adjourned without any votes on the matter.

• Discussed site plan review process options (no action taken)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:19 PM (unanimous voice vote)

Employee Relations Committee

The Newtonia, MO Employee Relations Committee will hold a procedural meeting to review initial wage bargaining proposals. The Newton Association of Professional Fire Fighters will present its proposal, followed by a Q&A session. The City of Newton will then present its counter-proposal, followed by a final Q&A session. No final decisions or votes are scheduled on the agenda.

• Presentation of Newton Association of Professional Fire Fighters initial wage bargaining proposal
• Presentation of City of Newton initial wage bargaining proposal

City Council

The Newton City Council will hold public hearings and consider amendments to three urban renewal areas, approve the sale of city-owned properties to Jeffrey Paul Homes, LLC, and give second consideration to ordinances establishing franchise fees on Alliant Energy and Black Hills Energy. The council will also consider several resolutions for project completions, grants, and contracts.

• Second consideration of ordinances establishing 25-year electric franchise for Alliant Energy and a franchise fee on energy providers
• Public hearings and resolutions to amend the North Central, Fairmeadows North, and 1st Avenue East Urban Renewal Area plans
• Sale of 510 West 3rd Street North to Jeffrey Paul Homes, LLC for $24,000
• Sale of 115 East 4th Street North, 124 East 4th Street North, and 411 North 2nd Avenue East to Jeffrey Paul Homes, LLC for $6,000
• Resolution approving contract with Indian Hills Community College for paramedic training ($44,300)

The Newton City Council approved several urban renewal plan amendments and property purchase agreements aimed at housing development, including a property at 510 West 3rd Street North where a developer committed to building six homes. The council also gave second consideration to ordinances granting Alliant Energy a 25-year electric franchise and establishing a franchise fee on energy providers, both passing 5-1. All other resolutions and consent agenda items were approved unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda items 3-13 (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-278 approving North Central Urban Renewal Area amendment (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-279 approving Fairmeadows North Housing Urban Renewal Area amendment (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-280 approving 1st Avenue East Urban Renewal Area amendment (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-281 approving purchase agreement for 510 W 3rd St N (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-282 approving purchase agreements for 115 E 4th St N, 124 E 4th St N, and 411 N 2nd Ave E (6-0)
• Approved second consideration of Alliant Energy 25-year electric franchise ordinance (5-1)
• Approved second consideration of energy provider franchise fee ordinance (5-1)

Park Board

The Newtonia, MO Park Board is meeting to review the minutes from the previous meeting and participate in a goal-setting exercise. No decisions or proposals are on the agenda; the meeting is primarily procedural and planning-focused.

• Review of minutes from June 17, 2026
• Park Board goal-setting exercise

Historic Preservation Commission

The Downtown Grant Review Board will hold a meeting to review a renovation project for a bakery at 108 1st Ave E. The agenda includes roll call, approval of previous minutes, and the new business item. No other substantive items are listed.

• Review of bakery renovations at 108 1st Ave E

Employee Relations Committee

The Employee Relations Committee is meeting to hear the initial wage bargaining proposals from Teamsters Local 120 and the City of Newton, followed by clarification discussions. No decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for presentation and Q&A only.

• Presentation of Teamsters Local 120 initial wage bargaining proposal
• Presentation of City of Newton initial wage bargaining proposal
• Clarification discussion/Q&A for each proposal

City Council

The Newton City Council will hold its regular meeting on July 6, 2026, covering a consent agenda with numerous resolutions, public hearings, and first readings of ordinances. Key items include introducing franchise fees for Alliant Energy and Black Hills Energy, a rezoning request for a convenience store expansion, and a resolution supporting a $17 million manufacturing facility. The meeting also includes citizen participation and a presentation on the Westwood Golf Course update.

• First consideration of ordinances to establish franchise fees for Alliant Energy and Black Hills Energy, adding $6 and $1.50 to average monthly bills respectively
• Third consideration of rezoning 1017 West 4th St. S. from R-2 to C-N for convenience store expansion
• Resolution supporting AU Solutions' $17 million manufacturing facility, expected to create 22 jobs
• Resolution approving purchase of 3 Bungalow Court for $35,000 using TIF funds
• Consent agenda includes liquor license renewals, nuisance abatement assessments, and project completions

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is meeting for a routine session. The agenda includes roll call, approval of the previous meeting's minutes, and reports from city staff, commissioners, and citizens, with no specific action items listed.

• Review of minutes from June 1, 2026 meeting
• Communication from State Historic Preservation Office and Department of Public Affairs

City Council

The Newton City Council is holding a special meeting primarily to enter a closed session to discuss strategy with counsel regarding ongoing or imminent litigation, as permitted under Iowa law. The meeting will begin with roll call, move to the closed session, then return to open session and adjourn. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Closed session under Iowa Code 21.5(1)(c) to discuss litigation strategy
• Meeting held at City Hall, 101 W 4th St S, Newton, IA

The Newton City Council met in special session and voted unanimously to enter a closed session to discuss litigation strategy with counsel, citing Iowa Code section 21.5(1)(c). The council returned to open session about 84 minutes later and adjourned. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Approved motion to enter closed session for litigation strategy (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:25 PM (unanimous voice vote)

Park Board

The Newton Park Board will hold a routine meeting to review minutes from April 15, 2026, and discuss the Newton Area Pickleball and Tennis Association. The board will also engage in goal setting for fiscal years 2027-2028. No specific contracts, ordinances, or fee changes are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Newton Area Pickleball and Tennis Association
• Goal setting for FY27-28

Historic Preservation Commission

City Council

The Newton City Council will hold public hearings and consider first consideration of an ordinance to add Group Living Facilities to the C-CBD zoning district, despite the Planning and Zoning Commission's unanimous recommendation against it. The council will also hold a public hearing and vote on the FY27-FY31 Capital Improvement Plan, and consider an 80-20 voluntary annexation for future economic development. Numerous resolutions cover routine items like liquor licenses, appointments, and agreements, as well as notable actions such as a land purchase for new water wells, a rate increase for prosecution services, and several property purchases for the dangerous and dilapidated program.

• Public hearing and first consideration of ordinance to allow Group Living Facilities in C-CBD zoning (Focuss Inc. request; P&Z voted 7-0 against)
• Public hearing and resolution adopting FY27-FY31 Capital Improvement Plan
• Resolution approving land purchase for four new alluvial wells to meet DNR setback requirements
• Resolution approving rate increase for City Attorney prosecution services from $150 to $200/hour (approx. $17,500/year increase)
• Resolution approving $20,000 D&D 2.0 grant for demolition at 1030 E 7th St N; purchase of 507 N 2nd Ave W for $12,000

The Newton City Council approved the FY27-31 Capital Improvement Plan and a voluntary annexation, and adopted several resolutions including land purchases, a D&D grant, and cemetery rule updates. A zoning ordinance to allow group living facilities in the central business district failed on first consideration. A resolution to increase city attorney prosecution fees was postponed.

• Adopted FY27-31 Capital Improvement Plan (6-0)
• Approved 80-20 voluntary annexation of property in Section 23 (6-0)
• Failed first consideration of ordinance adding group living facility to C-CBD zoning (no second)
• Approved second consideration of rezoning 1017 W 4th St S to C-N (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2487 amending animal code, waived second/third readings (5-1)
• Approved land purchase for alluvial well setback requirements (5-1)
• Approved D&D grant for 1030 E 7th St N (6-0)
• Postponed resolution on city attorney prosecution rate increase

Newton Public Library Board of Trustees

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Newton Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request from Young Buck Construction for a reduced rear yard setback at 427 N. 3rd Ave. E. and a reduced lot size at 215 E. 5th St. N., both in the R-4 zoning district. The board will also review minutes from its June 3, 2026 meeting. No other substantive business is listed.

• Public hearing on variance V26-8 for reduced rear yard setback at 427 N. 3rd Ave. E.
• Public hearing on variance V26-8 for reduced lot size at 215 E. 5th St. N.
• Applicant: Young Buck Construction
• Review of minutes from June 3, 2026 meeting

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Newton Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on four specific property requests. Three applicants seek variances to modify setback or signage rules in the R-2 zoning district. One applicant is appealing a previous zoning decision regarding a property on E. 3rd St. S.

• Variance for reduced side yard setback for a deck at 414 W. 16th St. N.
• Variance for home occupation signage exceeding permitted size at 1109 W. 4th St. N.
• Variance for reduced separation between structures at 705 E. 21st St. Pl. S.
• Appeal to ZBA for 109 E. 3rd St. S. by Miller Property Solutions LLC

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Newton Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed zoning ordinance amendment (ZOA26-1) that would allow group living facilities as a permitted use in the C-CBD Central Business District. The applicant is Focuss Inc. The commission will also review minutes from the May 5, 2026 meeting.

• Public hearing on ZOA26-1: zoning amendment to permit group living facilities in C-CBD district
• Applicant: Focuss Inc.
• Review of May 5, 2026 meeting minutes

City Council

The Newton City Council will hold public hearings and consider rezoning a property at 1017 West 4th St. S. from residential to commercial to allow a convenience store expansion, and award a $495,815 contract for the Downtown Streetscape Improvements Project. The council will also vote on ordinances limiting cat ownership and regulating electric scooters and bicycles, plus several resolutions including a 2.8% increase in garbage and recycling fees.

• Rezoning 1017 West 4th St. S. from R-2 to C-N (public hearing and first consideration)
• Award $495,815 contract to TK Concrete Inc. for Downtown Streetscape Improvements (100 blocks of W 3rd St N and W 4th St N)
• Ordinance limiting number of cats and establishing Trap-Neuter-Release program
• Ordinance regulating electric scooters, low-speed electric bicycles, and motorized bicycles
• 2.8% increase in recycling and garbage fees (52-cent monthly increase)

The Newton City Council approved the second consideration of an ordinance amending Title VII, Chapter 74 (Recreational and Toy Vehicles), waived the third consideration in the interest of public safety, and adopted Ordinance 2486 unanimously. The council also approved a rezoning first consideration for 1017 West 4th St. S. from R-2 to C-N, awarded the 2026 Downtown Streetscape Improvements Project, and passed numerous resolutions on consent. The animal ordinance (Chapter 90) was amended and sent back to first reading on June 15, 2026.

• Adopted Ordinance 2486 (recreational/toy vehicles) after waiving third reading (6-0)
• Approved first consideration of rezoning 1017 W 4th St S from R-2 to C-N (6-0)
• Awarded 2026 Downtown Streetscape Improvements Project, Resolution 2026-209 (6-0)
• Amended animal ordinance §90.20(C) and placed first reading on June 15 agenda (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 4-21, including liquor/tobacco licenses and 18 resolutions (6-0)
• Renewed Bing Bang as marketing agency, Resolution 2026-210 (6-0)
• Approved Flock Safety LPR camera service agreement, Resolution 2026-211 (6-0)
• Adopted updated fee schedule for Public Works and solid waste, Resolution 2026-212 (6-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda including roll call, approval of previous minutes, and updates from staff, commissioners, and citizens. No specific action items or public hearings are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

• Review of minutes from May 4, 2026 meeting
• Items from city staff
• Items from commissioners
• Items from citizens
• Communications from SHPO, IEDA, Dept. of Cultural Affairs