 From left to right, Hank Schnake, Joey Donaldson, Matthew Steele, and Gavin Fitch.
New Members Of Fire/EMS
Help us give a warm welcome to our four newest members! These gentlemen recently completed a six-week training academy and have just been assigned to shifts. They are doing a great job, and we are excited to have them on our team!
Planning and HPC
We are accepting applications from those willing to serve on the Planning/Historic Preservation Commission. The newly restructured Commission will make recommendations to the City Commission on issues relating to zoning, subdivision plats, sign regulations and various other matters affecting the development of Newton. It will perform design review on projects affecting listed historic properties. The Commission meets on the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m. This is a volunteer position. Applications are available at the third-floor reception desk at City Hall or by clicking the following link: www.newtonkansas.com/PCapplication.
Sales Tax
March 2023 sales tax revenues exceeded March 2022 revenues by 10.17%. Year to date, 2023 is up 9.78% over the same time period in 2022. This is good news as we continue to struggle to make up lost revenues due to the pandemic. We continue to work on diversify the City’s revenue streams so we aren’t so heavily dependent on property taxes.
Upcoming Meetings & Reminders
Centennial Park Ballfields Grand Opening: Join us on Friday, April 21 at 3:30 p.m. at Centennial Park as we dedicate the new Railer Field! The Newton High School varsity and JV baseball teams will play at 4 PM. There will be food trucks onsite courtesy of Wings & Tails, Tortas Mary, and Sage & Juliette Coffee Co.!
Legislative Update: Sen. Carolyn McGinn, Rep. Stephen Owens, and Rep. Avery Anderson will hold a town hall legislative update meeting on April 22 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the McKinley Administrative Center (308 E. First St.). They will share important updates, information, and take Q & A at the end of the meeting from those in attendance. The event is open to the public and free to attend.
Newton Area Chamber of Commerce Steak Cookout: Join the Chamber for a “Run for the Roses” themed annual steak cookout fundraiser on May 4 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Sand Creek Event Center. This year’s theme is Kentucky Derby, so put on your best hat and come out for the event. The cookout starts with a social hour from 6 to 7 PM and is followed by a delicious steak dinner and silent dessert auction. The cost to register for an individual ticket is $30 per person. Sponsorship opportunities are also available!
2023 Annual Newton Car Show: The Newton Car Show is just a few weeks away! The cruise is Friday, May 5, and the show is Saturday, May 6, in downtown Newton. For information about the show, visit newtoncarshow.org.
Newton Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament: Mark your schedules for the Chamber’s annual fundraising golf tournament on Friday, June 2 at Sand Creek Station. Tee off is at 8 a.m. Registration is now open and sponsorship opportunities are available!
Cookie Daze 5K Competitive Run: Spring weather means it’s time to register for the Cookie Daze 5K Competitive Run on Saturday, June 17 at Athletic Park. Registration is $25 for ages 13 and older through April 15 and $30 thereafter; and $20 for ages 12 and under before April 15; and $25 after. Register now to get the early bird rate!
- 7 p.m. April 11 – City Commission meeting
- 7:30 a.m. April 20 – City Commission agenda review
- 7 p.m. April 25 – City Commission meeting
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