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The City of Newton City Council will host their regular meeting on Tuesday, February 4th at 6:00 pm at City Hall in Newton. Items on the Agenda include (but are not limited to) OLD BUSINESS: A. ConsiderandactonpurchasingSparkIgnitedGenset:60Hz-60kWgeneratorfrom Cummins Sales and Service for $25,100.00 for replacement of City Hall’s generator. B.
While the deadline to join in on the program Jasper Together has passed, there is still an opportunity to remain informed about the information being provided at the meetings and to be a part of the future processes. Each week, we will be providing a synopsis of what the meeting
The Zoning Board of Appeals/Plan Commission met in a continuation meeting in regards to a Special Use Permit and Bulk Variance. The Special Use Permit was granted to permit construction of a new structure for a Reception Hall.Event Center. The Bulk Variance was granted for a gravel parking lot with
On January 14, the Newton Rotary Club learned about the Jasper Together project, headed up by Jason Warfel (left), who explained that the purpose is to get input to help set up some short- and long-term goals for the community. A “mapping” program was developed by Western Illinois University to
The Newton Rotary Club learned about weather forecasting on January 21 when local meteorologist Eric Schmidt (right) spoke about his business, EJS Weather Service. He studied weather science in college, then worked for United Airlines and also did worldwide forecasts for offshore oil rigs. In 2007, he and his dad,
January 27, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICE: The Dues and Donations Committee of the City of Newton has applications available for dues and donations for the year 2020 for local not-for-profit organizations. If your organization wishes to be considered for funding, contact the City Clerk’s office at City Hall for an application.
PRESS RELEASE ON_2/13/20 THE EMBARRAS RIVER BASIN AGENCY, INC. WILL BE DISTRIBUTION FEDERAL SURPLUS COMMODITIES AT 904 W. JOURDAN ST. NEWTON. “AFTER HOURS” DISTRIBUTION IS 4PM – 6PM WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. PLEASE BRING BAGS TO PICK UP COMMODITIES. FOR THOSE UNABLE TO COME TO THE “AFTER HOURS” DISTRIBUTION, THE COMMODITIES
The Newton Woman’s Club Art Contest winners were recognized on Tuesday, January 28. Those who placed 1st through 3rd also received a monetary prize from Peoples State Bank. The first through third place winners will advance to the State level. 4-6: 1st/Sadie Iffert 2nd/ Tieler Long 3rd/Zoe Luthy Hon.Men/Faith
All Jasper County students grades 2nd through 8th are invited to participate in the first Jasper County Youth Theater Camp. This two week camp will teach students acting, singing, and choreography skills, culminating in a 30 minute performance of Disney The Jungle Book Kids musical. The participation fee of $100
JASPER COUNTY CORONER JASON MEYER SEEKS RE-ELECTION Jason Meyer, Jasper County Coroner, announces he will seek re-election in the primary on March 17, 2020. Jason, the incumbent, was first elected in 2000, and has served the great people of Jasper County, for over 19 years. Jason, a licensed funeral director and embalmer for