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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.

City of Newton Published August 27

Newton Fire Department Investigation Determines Cause of Fatal House Fire

An investigation into an August 15 house fire in the 300 block of W. 11th St. N. has determined the fire was accidental and started with overheated cooking oil.