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 Choose Newton Update
Community events, development news, tourism and Newton promotions
April 16, 2025
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We can't wait for more Third Thursday fun this month! Join us tomorrow, Thursday, April 17th for all kinds of spring and Easter specials and activities at some of your favorite downtown businesses until 7:30 or 8pm.
Prairy will be hosting a trivia night with Marilyn Schill, live music from Hand Pan Dan, ice cream floats and beer floats, single sodas and beers for sale, an Easter craft for kids, and Renata's Plant Bus will be set up outside.
Carriage Factory Art Gallery will have Peeps fun for all ages and will present a gift basket to the "Peeples Choice" winner of their 7th Annual Peeps Diorama Contest at 7pm. They will also have an Easter egg scavenger hunt and peep cookie decorating.
Harvey County K-State Research and Extension and their 4-H group will be set up and hosting an egg drop at the Carriage Factory Art Gallery park.
Faith & Life Bookstore will have fun Easter themed crafts.
Norm's Coffee Bar will have a waffle special available for dinner and will be hosting photos with the Easter Bunny, as well as their usual drink menu.
Shop Newton Et Cetera Shop for 50% off holiday tag Easter items, and every purchase of $10 or over gets you an entry to win their Easter themed basket.
United Way of Harvey & Marion Counties will have their mobile Born Learning Trail available for families with young children to engage with.
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ROOMS Grant
The Kansas Department of Commerce is bringing back the Residential Opportunities on Main Street (ROOMS) Grant. This program is designed to support new upper-floor housing in commercial buildings in Main Street Communities. The Grant will be awarded to projects that can be shown to lead directly to housing creation or retention in upper floors of existing buildings in downtown areas. Projects must incorporate Main Street design standards and follow local ordinances and codes for improvements.
Newton received a ROOMS Grant last year and we are looking forward to applying again. If you have a project that you are hoping to start in the upcoming months and are interested in learning more please email JLehman@NewtonKansas.com.
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SIGNS Grant
The Kansas Department of Commerce launched the Supporting Innovative Growth through New Signage (SIGNS) Grant. This is a new initiative aimed at improving the appearance and appeal of retail and commercial business signage in downtowns across Kanas. The grant prioritizes projects that adhere to the Kansas Commerce Sign Guidelines, ensuring that all signage complements existing architectural features. Preference will be given to three-dimensional signs created and installed by Kansas-based businesses.
If you are interested in learning more or applying for the SIGNS Grant, email JLehman@NewtonKansas.com.
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The next Connect Downtown event will be on Tuesday, April 29 at Back Alley Pizza at 8am. If you are a downtown business owner, manager, or property owner we hope that will join us to talk with other business and property owners in the Downtown District. This will be a time to network, connect, and learn with and from others. You will also be able to learn about some upcoming grant opportunities that will be available for our Main Street District.
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Come to the Library Lawn on Sunday, April 27 at 5pm to enjoy a concert by Flattland. This is brought to you by a partnership between the Choose Newton Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Newton Public Library. This will be a free outdoors concert so make sure to bring your lawn chair or blanket to sit on.
Flattland is local group that has been performing together since 2021. Their music set lists range from rock to modern country.
Don't forget to come early and enjoy Newton Open Streets from 1-5pm and grab dinner from one of the food trucks on site. Open Streets is a community get together along Oak Street featuring community organizations, activities, and food.
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The City of Newton is accepting applications to serve on several volunteer advisory boards. These boards and commissions provide a platform for residents to voice their opinions and offer expert advice on various issues. Below we have highlighted the 3 boards that are accepting applications as part of Choose Newton.
If you are interested, apply at NewtonKansas.com/Boards.
Thank you to everyone who submitted pictures for the Newton Flag on the Go competition! Check out some of the pictures below. The Trains & Grains travelled to Arizona, Europe, Honduras, New Orleans, and San Diego!
We love seeing your Trains & Grains photos. Please tag Choose Newton when you post them on social media so we don't miss them. You might even get featured on our social media or in future Choose Newton newsletters.
The Sunflower Summer Program is returning with some changes to the program! This year the program will only run from July 12 - August 3. There is a chance that the program dates might be shortened or extended depending on when funding runs out.
If your organization is interested in applying please contact JLehman@NewtonKansas.com.
Eligible Organization Categories:
- Museums
- Discovery Centers
- Historic Sites
- Arboretums & Botanical Gardens
- Guided Trolley Tours
- Zoos
- Art Galleries
- Live Theater Events
- Professional Sports Events
Applications must be completed by April 30th. With many changes to the program this year. Please make sure to reach out to Jen Lehman to talk through what those changes might mean and other ways that you might be able to participate through your Travel KS listing or coupons you offered.
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Below are some of the highlighted events in Newton. To see a complete list of all upcoming events and event details visit the Choose Newton Community Calendar. Also, don't forget to Download the Newton Connect app so the events are easily accessible on your phone.
If you would like to have your event included in the Choose Newton Community Calendar please email jlehman@newtonkansas.com.
Wednesday, April 16
Thursday, April 17
- Chamber Online Gift Basket Auction
- NHS Golf
- Stories & STEAM
- Third Thursday
- NHS Girls Soccer
Friday, April 18
- Chamber Breakfast
- Eggstravaganza
- Wine Dinner at the Barrel Room
Saturday, April 19
- Sew All Day
- Bethel Tennis
- Local Artisan Fair
- Team Trivia
Monday, April 21
- Walk & Roll Harvey
- Author Event: Kim Vogel Sawyer
Tuesday, April 22
- Ribbon Cutting: NMC Health Emergency Expansion
- NHS Baseball
- NHS Girls Soccer
- Beat the Heat Summer Series
- Every Quilt Tells a Story
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