City Manager's Update - June 16, 2023

City of Newton, KS sent this bulletin at 06/16/2023 03:14 PM CDT

By Kelly McElroy, Newton City Manager

June 16, 2023

Biking Across Kansas

We were fortunate to host an overnight stop in Newton this week for the Biking Across Kansas tour! Check out this video for some highlights, and thank to you all of the organizations and nonprofits that contributed to their welcome and the hospitality provided!

2024 Budget Development

The Commission held its first work session on the 2024 budget this week. You can find all the department presentations and work session materials on our website. Reminder that the next budget work session is scheduled for 8 a.m. Wednesday, June 28 in the Commission Chambers at City Hall.

Newton Public Library

Construction continues on the new library. The east half of the building steel erection is complete. The contractor will be working the remainder of the month on the west half.

Sand Creek Station Golf Course

Golfers playing in Wichita Open Qualifier at Sand Creek Station

We are pleased to announce that Sand Creek Station was ranked the #4 best municipal golf course in Kansas, according to Golf Week! Thank you to all of our patrons and competitive athletes for your support.

This week we are also proud to host a qualifier for the Wichita Open! Beautiful weather and great players. Best of luck to them as they compete through the weekend at Crestview County Club in Wichita!

Municipal Pool

Reminder that the pool is open daily from 1-5 p.m., with family swim nights on Tuesday and Friday nights from 7-9 p.m. Lap swim is from May 31-Aug. 11, Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m.; Monday-Friday noon-12:45 p.m.; and Tuesday and Friday from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Check out the NRC’s website for fees and additional details!

Yard of the Year

Today is the deadline to nominate for the 2023 Yard of the Year! If you’ve seen a great-looking yard in Newton, nominate it at www.newtonkansas.com/yard. Yards are judged based on appearance, creativity and overall condition, with extra points for landscapes that require less water.

Upcoming Events & Reminders

Cookie Daze 5K, is tomorrow, Saturday, June 17, beginning at Athletic Park.
Summer Sales “Main”ia: Downtown shoppers can take advantage of sales and promotions at local stores and be entered to win one of three grand prize drawings! Event runs through June 17.
Women Artists of the West, show opens July 22 at Carriage Factory Art Gallery.
Mexican-American Fast-Pitch Softball Tournament, June 30 to July 2.
Sand Creek Summer Daze, July 7-8.
Harvey County Free Fair, August 3-7. This year’s theme is “Fairadise at the Harvey County Free Fair.”

See all of the upcoming events at our Community Events listing on Choose-Newton.com.

Upcoming meetings:

7 p.m. June 13 – City Commission meeting
7:30 a.m. June 22 – City Commission agenda review
7 p.m. June 27 – City Commission meeting
8 a.m. June 28 – City Commission budget work session
July 4 – City offices closed for Independence Day

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