 Themian Park
The joint committee of the City, School District, and Rec Commission helping plan improvements at Themian Park met this week and finalized the proposed park layout, which includes new baseball fields, a turf soccer field, pickleball courts, basketball courts, park shelter and restrooms.
The Railer Foundation is raising private funds for the $1.76 million in proposed improvements. Donations can be made online through the Central Kansas Community Foundation or mailed to Themian Park Fund, CKCF, 400 S. Main Ste 100, Newton KS 67114.
The City Commission will hear an update on the project Tuesday evening.
 Newton Fire/EMS vehicles, including the aerial platform, at Taste of Newton
Taste of Newton
Newton's biggest festival, Taste of Newton, is a showcase of our community's outstanding food trucks, restaurants, nonprofits, and performing arts. It's also a massive undertaking for the Newton Area Chamber of Commerce, many volunteers, and the City departments that help make it happen.
Newton Police, Fire/EMS, and Choose Newton participated in the event Thursday night, and Street, Sanitation and Park staff did a lot of prep work and cleanup. That includes significant traffic control, welcome flags, picnic tables and trash containers, etc. Thanks to everyone who helped create this wonderful community event!
 Parks staff repairing and rebuilding picnic tables in preparation for Taste of Newton
 Water crews work to repair a main break in the 200 block of West 16th Street
Water/Wastewater
Water & Wastewater staff have been responding to numerous main breaks in recent weeks because of drought conditions in the region. If you see any water main leaks, please report them to the Service Center at 316-284-6080 during business hours (8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday) or by calling 911 after hours. A City crew will be dispatched to address the leak.
Upcoming Events
See all of the upcoming events at our Community Events listing on Choose-Newton.com.
Meetings & Reminders:
- 7 p.m. Oct. 8 – City Commission meeting
- Oct. 14 – City offices closed until 2 p.m. for staff training
- 7:30 a.m. Oct. 17 – City Commission agenda review
- 7 p.m. Oct. 22 – City Commission meeting
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