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 Choose Newton Update
Community events, development news, tourism and Newton promotions
March 31, 2023
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The Newton City Commission on March 14 accepted the bylaws of the Newton Land Bank, which was established by ordinance in October of 2021.
Land banks are governmental entities or nonprofit corporations that are focused on the conversion of vacant, abandoned, and tax delinquent properties into productive use.
The Newton Land Bank on March 16 received its first two properties, which are being offered to the public. The properties are located at 116 S. Kansas Ave. and 324 E. 11th St.
Information about the Newton Land Bank and the application to purchase properties can be found here on Choose-Newton.com.
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In 2021, American Express and Main Street America created the Backing Small Businesses grant program to help economically vulnerable small business owners recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and grow their businesses. In its first year, the program provided $1.65 million in grants to more than 300 small business owners across the country.
Now in its second year, the program will increase the number of grants awarded and total funding to more than $2.3 million to further support small business owners in building their economic vitality and fostering a thriving community. On March 20, 2023, applications will open for 350 small business grants of $5,000 to eligible businesses in the U.S. and territories.
The grant period opened March 20, and the deadline is April 7. For more information and the application, click this link.
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Newton High School and Bethel College will host a hiring event on 1-4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 26 at Bethel College. It is open to Newton High School students, Bethel students, and all job seekers.
To register your organization to attend, follow this link. There is no cost, but space is limited to the first 50 organizations.
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The City of Newton has reached an agreement with Outdoor Vision to utilize the digital billboards along Interstate 135. The billboards are located near the U.S. 50 interchange north of Broadway and near NMC Health and the YMCA, both facing northbound and southbound traffic. If you have events that you would like to have promoted on the billboard, contact Toby Carrig at tcarrig@newtonkansas.com for more information.
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Choose Newton has created a YouTube channel to share videos showcasing everything that makes Newton great.
The channel includes event videos from 2022 and early 2023 and will feature videos that showcase the attractions, restaurants, shops, and quality of life amenities of Newton.
Visit the channel @Choose-Newton and check out the videos!
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- Masters Par 3 Tournament, April 8 at Sand Creek Station Golf Course.
- Centennial Park ball fields grand re-opening, 3:30 p.m. April 21 with food trucks and a ceremony preceding the Newton High School games.
- Newton Area Chamber of Commerce Steak Cookout, May 4 at Sand Creek Event Center. Click for information.
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Newton Car Show, May 6 in downtown Newton
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Chisholm Trail Bike Ride, May 6, starting at Athletic Park
- Central Kansas Community Foundation Spring Soiree, May 6 at Sand Creek Event Center. Click for event information.
- Newton Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament, June 2 at Sand Creek Station Golf Course. Click for information.
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