Jasper County
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- Population
- 37,954
- Area
- 730.43 sq mi (1,891.8 km²), 2.53 sq mi water
- Median age
- 41.3
- Households
- 15,010
- Persons per household
- 2.4
- Median household income
- $71,311
- Median house value
- $186,300
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
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Local News
City of Newton
Published September 30
Newton Police Department Offers Safe Exchange Zone
The Newton Police Department has a Safe Exchange Zone where residents can safely complete child custody exchanges and online purchases or sales.
City of Newton
Published September 22
Hydrant Flushing Set for October 23–24
The City of Newton will flush hydrants on October 23 and October 24 to clear sediment from water mains.
City of Newton
Published September 10
Newton Police Investigate Weekend Shooting
Newton Police are investigating a shooting that injured one man early Sunday morning on North 3rd Avenue East.
City of Newton
Published September 03
Laurel Man Charged in Online Child Exploitation Investigation
Newton Police have arrested a Laurel man following an investigation into the online sexual exploitation of a child.
City of Newton
Published September 03
Des Moines Man Charged in Online Sexual Exploitation Investigation
Newton Police have arrested a Des Moines man following an investigation into the online sexual exploitation of a child.