 International Women's Day
International Women's Day is March 8! City staff marked the occasion a little bit early, inviting staff to wear purple on Thursday to celebrate our female staff and the incredible caring, hard work, and fun they bring to our organization. We are who we are because of our diverse women leaders; their different ideas and perspectives create a path for future young leaders who will follow in their footsteps.
 Daylight Saving Time
When you spring forward this Sunday, don't forget to change your smoke detector batteries. This is also a good time to practice your home escape plan in case of fire.
Tree Cities of the World
We are pleased to announce Newton has again been recognized as a Tree City of the World for the fifth year. To earn Tree Cities of the World recognition, a City must demonstrate its commitment by meeting five program standards: Establish responsibility for the care of trees, set rules to govern the management of forests and trees, maintain an updated inventory or assessment of local tree resources, allocate resources for a tree management plan, and hold an annual celebration of trees to educate residents. Newton has been a Tree City USA for 49 years.
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 We're Hiring!
The City has a number of open positions, including:
- Prosecutor's Clerk
- Water/Wastewater Assistant Superintendent
- Water Maintenance Worker
- Water/Wastewater Service Technician
- Park Maintenance Worker
- Fire/EMS Community Risk Reduction Specialist
- Meridian Center Event Manager
- Meridian Center banquet servers
The City is an awesome place to work! Our employees are dedicated to the work of keeping our city running, tackling community challenges, and making Newton a better place. Learn more or apply
 Good Samaritan Day
Next Thursday, March 13, we’re celebrating Good Samaritan Day! We'd love to share your stories of kindness in Newton — whether you’ve been helped or know a local hero making a difference. We’d love to highlight these heartwarming acts and spread the positivity! Email us your story and we will feature some of the most inspiring moments. Together, we make our community better every day.
Upcoming Events
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NHS Spring Musical "Cinderella," March 7-9 at Newton High School.
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Third Thursday: Wine Walk, 6-8 p.m. March 20 in downtown Newton. Tickets are $35/person or $60/couple to support the Choose Newton Main Street Beautification Fund.
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Warkentin House Spring Tea, 9:30 a.m. April 5, including a history of Victorian Tea, a vintage dress review, music, and stories about the house. Tea sandwiches, scones, and cake will be served. Tickets are $25.
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Newton Mid-Kansas Symphony Orchestra Spring Family Concert, 3 p.m. April 5 at Bethel College Memorial Hall.
See all of the upcoming events at our Community Events listing on Choose-Newton.com.
Meetings & Reminders:
- 7 p.m. March 11 – City Commission meeting
- 7:30 a.m. March 20 – City Commission agenda review
- 5 p.m. March 25 – City Commission work session with Newton Housing Authority
- 7 p.m. March 25 – City Commission meeting
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