Projects & Development
- GAF is beginning to submit plans and pull initial permits for their manufacturing facility at the Kansas Logistics Park. They will soon begin clearing the site of trees and shrubs. Hutton Construction will be performing the first phase of work.
- City staff is working on many water issues, including next steps in the plumbing materials inventory required by the Lead and Copper Rule, updates to the Stormwater Permit and Stormwater Management Plan, and monitoring of water well levels due to drought conditions in our area.
- We've had 100 new housing unit starts this year and expect a few more permits to be pulled before year's end.
- I-135 and 36th Street interchange construction is moving forward and on schedule with completion slated for December 2025.
- Plans to reconstruct Runway 826 at Newton City/County Airport are coming along, with a tentative start date of July 2025.
 Fire/EMS
To celebrate World Kindness Day on Wednesday, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Harvey County partnered with Newton Fire/EMS and Sunset Elementary School to welcome students to school with high fives, fist bumps and smiles as they arrived at school in the morning. Thanks for the opportunity to participate – it was a great way to start the day!
Ready to Run
Have you thought about running for public office? The City is pleased to partner with Ready to Run, a newly formed nonpartisan organization designed to help prepare those interested in elected or appointed office at the local level. The inaugural class will kick off in mid-January with eight half-day sessions on leadership, campaigning, conflict resolution, and how local governments work. There will be two sessions on City government, two on County government, and two on school districts.
Applications are open to any Harvey County citizen, and there is no requirement to run for an elected position. Applications are available from the Newton Area Chamber of Commerce, 500 N. Main Ste. 101, or at bit.ly/readytorunharvey.
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 Holiday Helpers
For the past several years, Newton Police and Fire/EMS have joined the Harvey County Sheriff's Office and other departments across the county to raise money to feed local families over the holidays. Dillons provides a discounted rate on all food purchased and allows us to use their distribution facility to pack the food boxes. Last year we provided food to more than 250 families.
So far this year, we have raised just $6,500 of our $25,000 goal. If you are able to help financially, donations can be dropped off or mailed to the Police Department, 120 E. 7th St., Newton KS 67114. Checks should be made payable to First Responders Holiday Helpers. This program could not continue without the generosity of our community, so thank you!
Upcoming Events
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Taste of Christmas holiday open house and puzzle game, Nov. 14-16 in various Newton businesses. Pick up your puzzle board at any participating business or the Chamber office, 500 N. Main.
- Newton Community Thanksgiving Dinner, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Nov. 28 at Grace Community Church. No charge for the meal; donations accepted. Dine-in, delivery, and carry-out available. For delivery, call 316-283-2554.
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Parade of Lights, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 5 in downtown Newton.
See all of the upcoming events at our Community Events listing on Choose-Newton.com.
Meetings & Reminders:
- 7:30 a.m. Nov. 21 – City Commission agenda review
- 12 p.m. Nov. 26 – City Commission meeting
- Nov. 28-29 – City offices closed for Thanksgiving
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