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“Thunder Nites” on the downtown square Progress Industries: “Annie I” by Teresa Hansen

Table of Contents On Our Cover Photographer credits: World-famous Maytag Blue Cheese by Amy Doerring; Miss Iowa/Miss Teen Iowa photo provided by Solberg Photography & Future Productions; and NASCAR photo courtesy of Iowa Speedway.

4-6 Welcome to Newton!

Messages from Linda Bacon, CVB Director, Mayor Mike Hanson and the City of Newton, Iowa.

30 Get to Know Local Transportation Need a lift, a rental car or a charter flight? Newton has the transportation options to get you where you want to be.

6, 38-39 Get to Know Our

Community Partners

30 Get to Know Our Financial Institutions

Let us introduce you to the organizations that make a difference in our community everyday, and work to promote Newton to the world at large!

Find a bank or other financial institution. Need some extra cash from an ATM? See the listing of all of the locations in Newton.

8-17 Get to Know What to Do

31-32 Get to Know Where to Worship

There is more to Newton, Iowa than meets the eye! Browse through our varied attractions and see why our town is a great place to visit.

If you want to attend a worship service, our community of churches and places of worship are ready to welcome you.

18-19 Get to Know Where to Sleep

33-35 Get to Know Attractions / Sample

Trip Itinerary

Want a comfortable place to lay your head after a busy day of sightseeing and shopping? Newton boasts a variety of hospitable hotels to meet your needs.

For your convenience, check out a map of Newton’s local attractions. Not sure what you want to see or do? We’ve included an itinerary for a weekend’s worth of fun!

20-21 Get to Know Where to Eat

35 Get to Know Travel Resources

Hungry? No matter your taste, there is a terrific restaurant waiting to seat you and fill you up.

If you need information on regional or state travel, or other travel/ tourism organizations, check these listings.

22-29 Get to Know Where to Shop

36 Get to Know Community Resources

From books and collectibles to clothing and shoes, plus hardware and bicycles there are more than 116 places to shop in Newton!

Use our directory to find exactly what you are looking for.

Need information other than tourism and travel? Flip to this resource page.

37 Get to Know Annual Events

29 Get to Know Where to Meet

There are many events that go on throughout the year in Newton, but here are some that occur annually!

There are quality locations in Newton for small or large meetings and conferences, wedding receptions and more.

Photography Angela Carolan Photography; Amy Doerring Photography; Allison Johnson, Art A La Carte; Dave Darby, President, U.S. Route 6 Tourist Assoc.; Solberg Photography & Future Productions; Gary Eckhart, South Skunk Blues Society; Jennifer Coleman, Iowa Speedway; John Lee Photography; Newton Daily News; and anonymous Newton citizens. www.visitnewton.com

Graphic Design Cathy Rickers, Art A La Carte Advertising Sales, Ad Design & Printing Newton Daily News News Printing Company

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Please Note: Every effort has been made to credit all contributors and provide up-to-date information, however the content of this publication is subject to change. We apologize for any errors and omitions.

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Welcome to Newton!

Get to Know From: Michael L. Hansen

Newton!

The community of Newton is ever evolving. Every time you come to Newton, you will find something new and fun to explore. In 2015 there will be increased race weekends at Iowa Speedway; the number of sculptures and public art throughout the community continues to grow; our downtown was recently listed onto the National List of Historic Places, along with Maytag Park, the Jasper County Courthouse and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church; and of course, who can forget about Newton being the home of Maytag Dairy Farms and their famous Maytag Blue Cheese. Newton is certainly a destination location. Check out the many attractions Newton has to offer; and as you review this visitor guide, you’ll also learn about some of the other wonderful amenities and organizations here as well.

Come visit us soon!

From: Linda Bacon, Executive Director

Mayor, City of Newton

Newton Convention & Visitors Bureau and Newton Visitor Center

This visitor guide is a window to our community and to the wide variety of travel and tourism opportunities in the Newton area; as well as a guide for you to “Get to Know” our community as a whole and all of the wonderful amenities we offer for a community of its size. Located on I-80, just thirty minutes from Des Moines and I-35 in Central Iowa, Newton has an abundance of local treasures. As a guest to the area, you will find a wide variety of places and things to experience. Newton truly offers something for every interest during any of the Iowa seasons.

Visit us for the ultimate Central-Iowa get-away with Iowa Speedway, world-famous Maytag Blue Cheese, local festivals like the Iowa Sculpture Festival and the Bowlful of Blues, art and sculpture, golf, monthly motorcycle rallies in the summer, parks and camping, and many more attractions for a funfilled weekend, family reunion, motorcoach tour, meeting or conference. Catch a movie on one of only four drive-in movie theatres left in Iowa, restaurants, arboretum and botanical gardens, hike and bike trails, and even a dog park for your four-legged friends.

If you would like more information on travel and tourism in Newton and the surrounding area, contact the Newton Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Newton Visitor Center, or visit our website at www.visitnewton.com and we’ll help make your visit the best it can be. Enjoy!

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We want to help you build your dream home. The Newton City Council recently renewed the Newton New Home Buyer incentive for 2015, which provides $10,000 cash to purchasers of a new home in Newton valued at $160,000 or greater, in addition to the land value. The cash incentive is available immediately upon the transfer of title to the buyer, and may be used for down payment, closing costs, or any other item even unrelated to the home. For Builders of new speculative homes in Newton, the City is offering an incentive package that includes “no-fee” Building Permits and Inspections, and reimbursement of all interest on construction loans from issuance of the building permit through the sale of the new home or 12 months, whichever first occurs. Now is the time to build in Newton.

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Newton’s recreation services provide a plethora of activities and events for residents and visitors. This summer, enjoy bike rides on our scenic trail system, playing disc golf in one of our beautiful parks, or joining us for a Thursday night concert at the Maytag Bowl. In the cooler months, curl up with a book (or e-book) from Newton’s public library, attend one of our many community events or programs, or go shopping in our historic downtown. With so much to offer, we know you’ll love getting to know Newton. For more information on the City of Newton, visit their websites at www.newtongov.org and www.gettoknownewton.com.

The Newton Convention and Visitors Bureau is the marketing arm for the entire community; enhancing the economy of Newton through the promotion of the area for tourism, and as a central www.visitnewton.com

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The Newton CVB provides a grant and incentive program for qualifying organizations in an effort to attract events, meetings and conferences and help those organizations that may require some initial help to market their event in Newton. The Newton CVB keeps up with the marketing trends of the tourism industry to increase the visibility of the Newton community throughout the State of Iowa and nationally. As a destination location, Newton has many attractions within its collection rather than just one hook to hang its hat on, and the Newton Convention and Visitors Bureau is here to make sure everyone is first made aware of all the fun and diverse amenities Newton has to offer; and second, to make sure they have the opportunity to visit our community and enjoy their experience in Newton time and time again. For more information on the Newton Convention and Visitors Bureau, you can give them a call at 1-800-798-0299 or 641-792-0299 or visit their website at www.visitnewton.com.

based association designed to meet the needs of the business community by making Newton a great place to live and do business. Whether it’s through networking events, business information, advertising opportunities, or partnering with local economic development organizations, chamber members can capitalize on contacts and resources provided by the Greater Newton Area Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber also hosts community events to improve the quality of life for business owners and families in Newton. With the Chamber’s morning breakfasts, business after hours receptions, ribbon cuttings and open houses, members are given the opportunity to meet, exchange business cards, and talk business in a relaxed social atmosphere. Some events feature special business related topics such as leadership, marketing, and customer service that are helpful to our Newton business leaders. For more information on the Greater Newton Area Chamber of Commerce, call 641792-5545 or visit their website at www.experiencenewton.com.

Newton Development Corporation’s mission is to strive to improve the economic well-being of the Newton community. They accomplish this through collaboration with other community stakeholders to increase investment in Newton by retaining, growing and attracting business. Their success is measured through growth in employment, population, housing, retail sales, tax base, healthcare accessibility and school enrollment. NDC is a great resource for both existing business owners and potential entrepreneurs. The community continues to benefit from their experienced, knowledgeable staff and their network of partners offers a range of business management assistance. The NDC serves as a liaison for local, state and federal resources, helping businesses continue to grow, be profitable and expand.

Newton Main Street and The Main Street Approach® was developed by the National Main Street Center, Inc. with the goal of economic development within the context of historic preservation. The four points of economic restructuring, design, organization and promotion; along with their eight guiding principles of incremental process, comprehensive four-point approach, quality, public and private partnerships, changing attitudes, its focus on existing assets, self-help program and being implementation oriented, are all integrated to create a positive, identifiable image for downtown districts.

The mission of the Newton Main Street organization is to preserve the history, invest in the future and to develop pride in our downtown district through community involvement, volunteerism and private-public partnerships within the Main Street district - the heart of Newton. Their goal is to establish a strong and well-known Main Street program that utilizes a growing number of participants in the implementation and funding of the program in order to establish downtown Newton’s image as a place for residents and visitors to come for business and events. They also encourage the improvement of downtown Newton’s physical appearance and to strengthen and broaden the economic base of downtown Newton. For more information on Newton Main Street, contact them at 641-7925545 or visit their website at www.newtoniamainstreet.com.

NDC is proud to have established the Newton Business Park with lots still available for development. Another sample of NDC’s commitment to businesses is the availability of funds through the Revolving Loan Fund Program (IRP) to help start-ups, expansions and/or retentions of jobs in the Newton area by providing “gap” financing. Since 1997 NDC has loaned out over 1 million dollars.

Newton Development Corporation works closely with the City of Newton, Jasper County Economic Development Corporation as well as with the Greater Des Moines Partnership and Iowa Economic Development Authority. For more information on Newton Development Corporation, give them a call at 641-787-8210 or visit their website at www.newtondevelopmentcorporation.com.

Newton Housing Development Corporation (NHDC) is a charitable entity founded in 1990. They are a resource for housing to the community of Newton as well as to potential new residents of Newton. NHDC is funded by a combination of private, businesses, government, and charitable

The Greater Newton Area Chamber of Commerce is working for the success of the Newton area; community focused and business oriented. The Chamber is a private non-profit, membership-

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Capitol II Theatre 116 First Street North, Newton, IA 50208 641-792-3549/www.capitol2.com

The Centre for Arts & Artists is where people gather to inspire one another to be creative as they offer many art classes such as clay hand building, pottery wheel, sculpture, rug hooking, fused glass and drawing. The CAA also houses several artists in their studio spaces, as well as sculptures.

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Crazy Redhead Quilting 814 1st Ave E., Newton, IA 50208 641-787-9122 www.crazyredheadquilting.com Crazy Redhead Quilting attracts visitors from all over the country. The shop offers all of the supplies needed to make all types of quilts, plus they sell Brother Sewing Machines, Handiquilters, and specialize in Machine embroidery; as well as offering classes for all levels of quilters from beginning to advanced.

City of Newton Hike and Bike Trail Newton has a hike and bike trail that begins by the Jasper County Historical Museum along Hwy. 14 and continues to Aurora Park. The trail begins again near Agnes Patterson Park.

For more information on the trail, contact the Newton Parks Department at 641-792-1470.

Hawkeye Stages / Legacy Tour & Travel 300 E. 17th St. S., Suite 100, Newton, IA 50208 641-792-3232 or 800-231-2007/ www.hawkeyestages.com

Hunter Mansion Tea Room & Event Center

Hawkeye Stages motorcoach company and its partner divisions offer charter bus rental and luxury motorcoach tours to all points in the USA and Canada.

223 W. 4th St. S., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-2970 / www.huntermansion.com

The FASTEST SHORT TRACK ON THE Planet!

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June 19 - 20

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iowasculpture & fine art festival

Iowa Speedway 3333 Rusty Wallace Drive, Newton, IA 50208 641-791-8000/www.iowaspeedway.com Completed in the summer of 2006, Iowa Speedway is the nation’s newest and most state-of-the-art motor sports facility.

Located just off of I-80, Exit 168 in Newton, the speedway showcases a first-ever driver designed track. NASCAR champion Rusty Wallace created a track with the driver and spectator in mind with 7/8 mile tri-oval racing featuring 12-1314 degree banking in the turns. Iowa Speedway hosts IndyCar, NASCAR Nationwide, and NASCAR Truck races plus more for the racing enthusiast to enjoy. The main office building houses a souvenir and clothing shop.

Iowa Sculpture & Fine Arts Festival Red Earth Woman, Nancy Sams, Knobnoster, MO

PO Box 641, Newton, Iowa 50208 Contact: Linda Klepinger 641-792-1391/www.iowasculpturefestival.org

Held Annually in June Featuring artists from across the Midwest creating sculpture in every medium imaginable.

Held annually in June, there is a variety of media, shapes and forms of sculpture; entertainment and food. The purpose and goal of the Iowa Sculpture Festival is to celebrate the development and growth of sculpture as an ultimate art form and to feature artists who create it. Through community partnerships, the annual festival has been located in the climate-controlled venue on the Newton DMACC Campus located at 600 N. 2nd Ave. W.

Jasper County Historical Museum featuring

Silent Auction & Sales Demos, Classes & Activities Student Art Live Music & Food

The Maytag & Washing Machine Center of the World Exhibits Maytag Multi-Motors - 1st Maytag - Last Newton Produced - Over 75 Machines

Five Building Ag Complex - Victorian & 1930’s Rooms Military Exhibits - Bas Relief of Jasper County History by Herman Deaton - 1/6th scale Smithsonian Elephant by Neil Deaton - A. Phimister Proctor Sculptures & much more I-80 Exit 164 - just south of the Pizza Ranch www.jaspercountymuseum.com www.facebook.com/jaspercountymuseum 641-792-9118

Details online at:

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Jasper County Museum: Blacksmith shop and steam engine

Izaak Walton League - Emerson Hough Chapter 889 Hwy. F36 W., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-1373/www.iwla.org/emersonhough The Emerson Hough Chapter of the Izaak Walton League was chartered September 20, 1945. The forty acres of land where the club is located today was purchased in 1950. The Club House and 3.5 acre pond was built by club members and dedicated in August of 1951. Over the years, an addition has been added onto the Club House, and the grounds include a full trap and rifle range and archery range.

Jasper County Courthouse Downtown Newton Square, Newton, IA 641-792-6195 (County Assessor’s Office) www.co.jasper.ia.us A focal point of the downtown area, this Neo-classic building with stained glass dome, hand-painted murals, fresco design and ceramic tile Mosaics has been restored to the “near-period” condition of 1911. The Courthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Monuments honoring local veterans are placed on the south and east sides.

Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve I-80 Exit 179 641-792-9780/www.co.jasper.ia.us/conservation The Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve has approximately 10 kilometers of mowed trails that can be used for hiking, mountain biking, nature observation and cross-country skiing.

Jasper County Historical Museum (Open Daily May 1-Sept. 30) I-80 & Hwy. 14 (Exit 164), Newton, Iowa 50208 641-792-9118/www.jaspercountymuseum.com

Jasper County Concert Association PO Box 1252, Newton, IA 50208 jcca.membership@gmail.com The Jasper County Concert Association is a non-profit association which brings live music performances to the Center for Performing Arts Auditorium at the Newton High School, located at 800 E. 4th St. S. They seek to have great musical variety at an affordable cost for their members and their guests.

The Jasper County Museum houses many artifacts displayed in individual room settings, including a country store, an agricultural building, a reproduction of a Victorian home, 1930’s home and tools and machinery used by early settlers. The largest exhibit in the museum recognizes the growth of the Maytag Company through examples of the many products it manufactured since the first washing machine in 1907.

Lynnville Historical Society

Newton’s only locally owned full service bank for over 80 years.

Hours: 2:00-4:00 Sundays Memorial Day - September or by appointment

Shaped by our Past, focused on Your Future.

Member

200 East St. • PO Box 113 • Call Garnet at 641-527-2766 www.visitnewton.com

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Maytag Pool: Photo by John Lee Native Wildflowers and butterflies/ Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge

Lynnville Historical Society Wagaman Mill/Museum 200 East St., Lynnville, IA 50153 641-527-2766 The Wagaman Mill, also known as the Old Mill, was constructed in 1848. It has been used as a saw mill, carding mill, four mill, feed mill and as a generating station for electricity. Complete interior restoration and interior interpretation of the wheel house is available for public viewing during the summer only; and the mill is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Kellogg Historical Museum 2 miles North of I-80 at Exit 173 Kellogg, IA 50135 641-526-3430 (Kellogg Historical Society)

Mariposa Conservation Park

Kellogg takes pride in a seven-building museum complex, including the main two-story building, an agricultural building, factory/bank museum, country school, church, machine shed and blacksmith shop.

7286 N. 67th Ave. E., Kellogg, IA 50135 641-792-9780/www.co.jasper.ia.us/conservation Mariposa is located 6 miles north of Newton and is a wonderful place to fish, camp, picnic and enjoy wildlife. The park has buffalo, ducks, and geese for visitors to view.

NEAL SMITH

National Wildlife Refuge Hiking Trails • Birding • Naturalist Programs for Children • Volunteer Activities • Stewardship Projects All events and activities are FREE (some require pre-registration) THE VISITOR CENTER INCLUDES:

Wildlife refuge open from dawn to dusk every day.

The Prairie Point Bookstore, Theatre, Classrooms and Exhibit Area

Visitor Center open Mon. - Sat.: 9 am - 4 pm Sundays: 9 am - 5 pm (Closed Sundays Jan. - Mar. 1, 2015)

Visitors can drive the 4 mile auto tour to see bison and elk!

Check the refuge’s calendar for upcoming events

9981 Pacific Street Prairie City, IA 50228 515-994-3400 www.fws.gov/refuge/Neal_Smith Sponsored by Friends of Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge

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Historic Fred Maytag Bowl at Maytag Park

Maytag Dairy Farms 2282 E. 8th Street N., Newton, IA 50208 (641) 792-1133/www.maytagdairyfarms.com Manufacturer of world-famous Maytag Blue Cheese, the Maytag Dairy Farms welcome visitors to their cheese shop overlooking the cheese plant, caves and farm. A 10-minute informative video shows the history and significance of Maytag Blue Cheese. Visitors enjoy the tour of the packaging and shipping areas, as well as a cheese sampling following the tour.

Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge & Prairie Point Bookstore

Maytag Park & Pool

9981 Pacific Avenue, PO Box 399, Prairie City, IA 50228 515-994-3400/www.tallgrass.org

301 S. 11th Ave. W. 641-792-1009/www.newtongov.org

Just southwest of Newton is the largest prairie reconstruction project in the United States. Set among rolling hills of prairie grasses and flowers are more than 5,000 acres of protected prairie and oak savanna habitats. Look for buffalo and elk along the auto-tour route. Experience several miles of trails and the Prairie Learning Center with its state-of-the-art audiovisual programs, underground prairie rootscape and interpretive displays.

Maytag Park is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It contains the locally-favorite Fred Maytag Bowl which houses entertainment throughout the summer months. There are several shelters, the hike/bike trails, a disc golf course, playground, tennis court, sculptures and much more to see and do.

Fred Maytag Pool can be found nestled in the center of historic Maytag Park. Since the pool was built in 1935, it has served as one of the main summertime family attractions in Newton.

Today the pool features zero entry access, a chair lift, water fountains, two water slides, a diving well, and six 25 meter swimming lanes.

News Printing Company – Newton Daily News 200 1st Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-3121/www.newtondailynews.com A beautiful old building of almost 100 years is home to News Print Company which is owned by Shaw Media. Shaw Media has the 3rd longest family-owned newspaper company in the country. The building houses the Newton Daily News and Jasper County Advertiser. The building is Classic-Style design and contains the original vault, and you can see the Goss Press from the 1960’s that’s still in use today. You can’t miss the News Printing Company with the Carl Homstad mural painted on the east side of the building as an extra attraction.

PARKS & CITY GROUNDS

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Newton Community Theatre: Actors from “Oklahoma”

Newton Kart Klub 2801 E. 5th St. S., Newton, Iowa 50208 515-208-4381 or 641-831-3950/www.newtonkarting.com Newton Kart Klub is a 1/8 mile dirt oval Go-Kart track located 1.5 miles south of the Newton High School on approximately ten acres. Races run weekly during the summer months.

Newton Arboretum & Botanical Gardens 3000 N. 4th Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-791-3021/www.newtonarboretum.com

Newton Visitor Center

A collection of native and introduced trees and various plants useful in the beautification and enhancement of the Iowa Landscape. The walking path through the garden is paved and adjoins the city bike and hike path. The Krumm Horticultural Center is located in the Newton Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. The facility, which was built in 1999-2000, serves as the headquarters for Project AWAKE as well as the Newton Parks and Commission Office. The building is used to hold various types of educational horticulture seminars and also has a small Library that’s open to the public. The Krumm center is regularly rented out to hold meetings, graduations, and weddings.

300 E. 17th St. S., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-0299/www.visitnewton.com The Newton Visitor Center opened in 2013 as a destination to help visitors learn and discover more about our community and its many attractions; and serves as an informational resource to travelers going anywhere across the great State of Iowa.

Newton Community Theatre 1701 S. 8th Ave. E., PO Box 195, Newton, IA 50208 (641) 792-1230/www.newtontheatre.com

Newton Dog Park 3387 Hwy. F48 W., Newton, IA 50208 East of Westwood Municipal Golf Course www.newtongov.org

For over 50 years, the Newton Community Theatre has offered outstanding dramatic, comedic and musical stage productions using talented local artists and performers. The Theatre schedules three plays and one musical annually.

The Newton Dog Park is located at Westwood Park. The 1.5 acre enclosure offers a safe place for dog owners and their four-

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NCT has been bringing theatre to the Newton community for 50 Years

Newton Arboretum Botanical Gardens Gardens, Walking Trails,

Visit www.newtontheatre.com for information about upcoming productions!

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641-791-3021 www.newtonarboretum.com

1701 S. 8th Ave. E., Newton, Iowa 50208 (641) 792-1230

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Newton Dog Park Westwood Municipal Golf Course

legged friends to recreate. The park includes a water fountain, a small dog area, picnic tables, and a shelter (located outside of the fenced area).

Newton Sculpture/Art Tours Contact the Newton CVB to pick up your maps or to schedule your motor coach group.

300 E. 17th St. S., Suite 400 641-792-0299/www.visitnewton.com

Route 6 Tourist Association 2004 Belle Ave., Davenport, IA 52803 (563) 499-8211/www.route6tour.com

Explore this eclectic collection of more than 70 installations of one, two, and three-dimensional artwork that includes sculpture, bas relief, and painted murals.

U.S. Route 6 Tourist Association is a Not-for-profit IRS 501 (c) (3) charitable organization dedicated to the economic development and cultural preservation of inner-cities, small towns and rural communities located along all 3,652 miles of the Grand Old Highway, a.k.a. the “Grand Army of the Republic Highway”.

Historic U.S. Route 6 runs between the waterfront at Long Beach, California, and Provincetown, Massachusetts which is located on

Newton YMCA 1701 S. 8th Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-4006/www.newtonymca.org Newton YMCA houses a heated indoor pool, gyms, strength training areas, a cardiovascular area, indoor track, racquetball/ handball courts and much more.

Rock Creek State Park

enjoyable

Devoted to making your life

County Road F-27, Kellogg, IA 50135 641-236-3722 www.stateparks.com/rock_creek_jasper.html Rock Creek State Park is great for boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, biking, camping (year around with water, dump station and electrical hookups. Showers closed in winter) and picnicking.

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“Bowlful of Blues” at the Fred Maytag Bowl: Photo courtesy of Gary Eckhart Valle Drive-in Theatre

host to live music at “Sunsets at Sugar Grove”. Visitors enjoy the wildflowers, vineyards and pond. Private luncheons for groups and dinner theatre are available by appointment.

Trainland USA (open Memorial Day-Labor Day) 3135 Hwy. 117 N., Colfax, IA 50054 515-674-3813/www.trainlandusa.com the tip of Cape Cod. Route 6 is the longest highway ever established in the United States and even today it remains the longest continuous highway in the nation; part of which goes right through the heart of Newton, Iowa.

South Skunk Blues Society PO Box 951, Newton, IA 50208 641-227-3209/www.southskunkblues.org South Skunk Blues Society puts on the annual “Bowlful of Blues” concert held at the Fred Maytag Bowl. They are dedicated to preserving and cultivating Blues music. The Society promotes public performance opportunities for Blues artists, and seeks to increase the exposure to and appreciation of Blues music by the general public.

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church (tours by appointment only) 223 E. 4th St. N., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-6971/www.ststephens-newton.org This church is placed on the National Register of Historic Places as an example of the “Carpenter Gothic” style of architecture.

Completed in 1874, the interior design and furnishings remain largely in their original form.

Sugar Grove Vineyards & Gathering Place 6602 Ginger Ave., Newton, IA 50208 641-831-3843/www.sugargrove.com or www.facebook.com/pages/Sugar-GroveVineyards-and-Gathering-Place Sugar Grove Vineyards & Gathering Place occupies the historic 1870 Sugar Grove Grange Hall and, during warm months, plays

This operating toy train museum depicts a cross-country tour of the U.S.A., featuring 25 Lionel “O” gauge trains on 4,000 feet of track, covering 2,600 square feet of display area. Enjoy detailed backgrounds and animated displays.

Uncle Nancy’s Coffeehouse 114 N. 2nd Ave. W., Newton, IA 50208 641-787-9709/Facebook at Uncle Nancy’s Coffeehouse Uncle Nancy’s Coffeehouse and eatery serves specialty coffees, beverages and lunch; as well as has local artists display their work and also live entertainment.

Valle Drive-In Theatre (open April-October) 4074 Hwy. F-48W, Newton, IA 50208 641-792-3558 The drive-in theatre tradition still lives on in Newton at the Valle Drive-In. The Valle Drive-In is one of only four left in the State of Iowa and the only one remaining in Central Iowa. Recognized by The Iowan magazine as the BEST drive-in theater in Iowa in the Jan./Feb. 2015 issue!

Westwood Municipal Golf Course 3387 Hwy. F48 W., Newton, IA 50208 (641) 792-3087/www.westwoodgolfcourse.com Westwood Golf Course is an 18-hole municipal course located two miles west of Newton. The course is challenging with rolling hills on the front nine; and the nine back is flat with an abundance of water and sand. Westwood also has a driving range, practice “T” and practice putting green.

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Wagaman Mill, Lynnville

Fast Friendly Service Check out our wide selection of gift items!

212 First St. N. Newton 641-792-3111

Locally owned & operated by Larry & Dianna Ambroson, RPh

212 First St. N., Newton 641-792-3111 Hours: M-F 8:30 am - 6 pm; Sat. 9 am - 2 pm

30 minutes from Downtown Des Moines

Call us for all your • Heating • Air Conditioning • Plumbing needs Celebrating over 50 years

20 minutes from Prairie Meadows and Adventure Land 10 minutes from Iowa Speedway

Quality Work and On-time Performance are just two reasons to call us first

5 minutes from exits 164 and 159 on I-80

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Newton 409 N. 23rd Ave W. 641-792-1186 Grinnell 816 4th Ave. 641-236-6307

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We are a SAVE Certified Contractor

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• Retaining Walls • Custom Fencing • Patios • Outdoor Lighting • Landscape Design • Installation James Moon, Owner

Phone: 641-791-9062 Fax: 641-791-5358 1217 E. 8th St. N. • PO Box 772 • Newton

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Newton Arboretum: “Butterfly” by Dale Merrill Thomas Jefferson School: “A Mother’s Gift; An Endless Lesson” by Nick Klepinger

EconoLodge Inn & Suites 1405 W. 19th St. S., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-8100 or 1-800-55-ECONO www.econolodge.com

Holiday Manor Formerly Holiday Inn Express

Get to Know Where to Sleep Aerie Glen Bed & Breakfast 2364 1st Ave. W., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-9032 www.aerieglen.com

Americas Best Value Inn 2000 W. 18th St. S., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-4200 www.americasbestvalueinn.com

AmericInn Lodge & Suites 4401 S. 22nd Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-791-1160 www.americinn.com/hotels/IA/ Newton

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208 W. 4th St. N., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-3333

Boulders Inn & Suites

Mid-Iowa Motel

4222 S. 22nd Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-275-9495 or 1-855-330-8110 www.bouldersinnnewton.com

1803 1st Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-275-9193

Christian Conference Center

1601 E. 36th St. S., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-2428 www.koa.com/campgrounds/newton

5064 Lincoln St., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-1266 www.christianconferencecenter.org

Days Inn 1605 W. 19th St. S., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-2330 www.daysinn.com

Holiday Manor

RV Park & Campground

Within 1 mile of I-80 at Exit 168 and the Iowa Speedway! ✓ Swimming Pool ✓ Children’s Play Area ✓ Game Room ✓ ✓ Ping Pong ✓ Horse Shoes ✓ Basketball ✓ Volleyball

Quality Inn 1700 W. 19th St. S., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-7722 www.qualityinn.com

Super 8 Motel 1635 S. 12th Ave. W., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-8868 www.super8.com

Newton KOA

✓ Level Pull-Thru Sites ✓ Free Wireless Internet ✓ Nature Trail ✓ Full or Partial Hookups ✓ Good City Water ✓ Coin Laundry ✓ RV Storage ✓ Free Hot Showers

Newton KOA Campgrounds

✓ Pay Phone ✓ Camp Store ✓ Ice ✓ Dump Station ✓ Cable TV ✓ Fishing Pond ✓ Rental Cabin Available ✓ Firewood

Formerly Holiday Inn Express

1601 E. 36th St. S., Newton, IA (641) 792-2428 • Reservations Only 1-877-792-2428 email: rollingacres@iowatelecom.net • www.newtonkoa.com

Just the Place for You

. 77 Rooms . 22 miles from . Indoor Pool, Whirpool Knoxville Raceway . Fitness Center . 30 miles from . Meeting Room Lake Red Rock . 2 miles from DSM Airport Iowa Speedway Valle Drive-In Theater

208 W. 4th St., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-3333

3 Miles to Downtown Newton: Restaurants, Tennis & Golf!

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Newly Renovated Hotel Services & Amenities: • Refrigerator/Microwave/Coffee in every room • Free High Speed Wireless Internet • Business Center/Copy Fax Service • Cable TV with HBO • Jacuzzi Available

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4222 S. 22nd Avenue E., Newton, IA 50208 • (641) 275-9495 www.bouldersinnnewton.com

www.visitnewton.com

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Newton Public Library: “Library Kids” by Nick Klepinger

Bun in the Oven Bakery

108 W. 3rd St. S., Newton, IA 50208 641-521-8205

Burger King

Cardinal Corner (seasonal) 321 S. 2nd Ave. W., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-8143

Arby’s 400 Iowa Speedway Drive, Newton, IA 50208 641-792-1444

Chester’s Fried Chicken 4400 S. 22nd Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-791-2471

Bridgehouse Coffee Co.

China King

111 W. 2nd St. N., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-0002

1650 W. 19th St. S., Newton, IA 50208 641-787-9900

Dairy Queen 203 1st Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-8070

705 1st Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-791-9039

Get to Know Where to Eat

Culver’s of Newton

1122 1st Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-787-9988

Dan’s Maid-Rite Sandwich Shop 215 1st Ave. W., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-4166

Domino’s Pizza 1606 1st Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-6655

First Street Bistro 500 1st St., N., Newton, IA 50208 (inside main entrance of Park Centre) 641-791-4544

Okoboji Grill

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We offer an extensive menu of your favorite food, beverages, and children’s menu.

TEA ROOM & EVENT CENTER

Make us a “must stop destination” when visiting Newton.

Where Good Friends Meet!

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OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

1900’s Victorian House Special Events:

. Murder Mystery Parties . Haunted History Tours . Themed Tea Parties . Princess Parties Perfect for: Family Gatherings, Showers, Birthday Parties, Weddings, Tour Groups, etc.

1425 W. 19th St. S. Newton • 641-792-1023

Home of the Buffet, Your Way, Everyday * Dine-In * Carry-Out * Delivery Ask about our daily specials and

Tea Room Hours: Wednesday thru Saturday 10:00am - 3:00pm Open for special Events

catering options.

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1500 W. 18th St. S., Newton 641-792-3447

Check out our website for upcoming events & other exciting news.

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Maytag Park: “Ol’ Lonely” by Nick Klepinger

Fore Seasons Golf Practice Center 6232 Hwy S74 S., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-1246

Giovanni’s Pizzeria & Family Restaurant

Midtown Café 120 1st St. N., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-7277

Montana Mike’s Steakhouse 1400 W. 18th St. S., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-4582

2020 1st Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-2023

Moo’s BBQ

Godfather’s Pizza (inside Newton

103 W. 2nd St. N., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-8372

66 convenience store) I-80 & Hwy 14 641-791-2900

Hunter Mansion Tea Room & Event Center

Sloan’s Tropical Sno

Newton Family Restaurant 2426 1st Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-1367

Okoboji Grill

223 W. 4th St., S., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-2970

1425 W. 19th St. S., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-1023

Hy-Vee Market Café & Deli

Panda Garden Buffet

1501 1st Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-7030

106 1st St. N., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-3388

Jimmy John’s

Perkins Family Restaurant

117 W. 2nd St. N., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-2220

1505 W. 19th St. S., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-1042

Kentucky Fried Chicken/Taco Bell

Pizza Hut

1300 W. 18th St. S., Newton, IA 502008 641-792-1251

LaCabaña 2617 1st Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-791-1932

Manhattan Bar 113 1st Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-4254

McDonald’s 726 1st Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-1205 and 4400 S. 22nd Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-5050 www.visitnewton.com

1337 1st Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-1060

(seasonal) 1607 1st Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 515-491-4481

Sombrero 1130 1st Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-1325

Stacy’s Sweet Stuff 208-1/2 1st Ave. W., Newton, IA 50208 641-781-0149

Starbucks at Hy-Vee 1501 1st Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-7030

Subway 1007 1st Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-791-2444 and 1808 S. 12th Ave. W., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-5713

Taco John’s

Pizza Ranch 1500 W. 18th St. S., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-3447

PJ’s Deli 101 1st Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-0845

Raceway Cafe 2331 1st Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208

Scoreboard Bar & Grill

2106 1st Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-1798

Uncle Nancy’s Coffeehouse & Eatery 114 N. 2nd Ave. W., Newton, IA 50208 641-787-9709

Yanni’s Greek & Italian 2002 1st Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-787-9264

122 N. 2nd Ave. W., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-1135

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Progress Industries: “Communion” by Gary Lee Price and “Annie I” by Teresa Hansen

Barking Beauties Boarding & Grooming

Beckman Gallery

2713 Hwy 14 S., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-8854 or 1-800-252-2886 and 1607 1st Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-417-8854

118 N. 2nd Ave. W., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-1696

Cardinal PDC

Bloomin’ Nails & More

730 E. 7th St N., Newton, IA 641-792-5975

124 1st Ave N., Newton, IA 50208 641-794-2522

Casey’s General Stores

112 E. 2nd St. S., Newton, IA 50208 641-313-6155

Get to Know Where to Shop Adcock Fancy Stitch 511 S. 5th Ave W., Newton , IA 50208 641-792-8226

Aleya Salon Suites & Day Spa

Car Country Auto Wrecking

Book Trader/Tan America 118 N. 2nd Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-791-4024

Boost Mobile 105 W. 2nd St. N., Newton , IA 50208 641-275-9390

112 N. 2nd Ave W., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-4547

Bridal Sweet

Art Junkie

117 1st Ave. W., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-5115

110 W. 3rd St. S., Newton , IA 50208 641-831-3983

Cappy’s Tire & Auto Service 220 1st Ave., E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-7894

The Bridal Sweet

1006 N. 19th Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-4307 and 1018 1st Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-791-9047 and 3104 1st Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-2825 and 1200 W. 18th St. S., Newton, IA 50208 641-787-1138

CATO 315 Iowa Speedway Dr, Newton, IA 50208 641-792-2434

Book Trader Tan America Thousands of

A full Service Shop

Used Books, CD’s & DVD’s!

Inventory Changes Daily!

Excellent Service, Selection & Price Pressing, Bustling and Storage Free as a Gift to Each Bride

118 N. 2nd Ave. E., Newton

www.bridalsweetonline.com

(1 block East of square)

117 1st Ave W., Newton • Phone/Fax 641-792-5115

641-791-4024

Hours: Mon. 11-8; Wed. - Fri. 11-5; Sat. 10-3; Closed Tuesdays & Sundays

• Walk-Ins Welcome • Monthly Specials • 6 Wolff Beds with bronzing bulbs • Australian Gold & Swedish Beauty Lotions

Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9-8; Sat. 9-4

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B.C. Berg School: “Turning Point” by Jason Dreweck

Choices 101 W. 2nd St. N., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-6033

Computer Pro 107 1st Ave. W., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-2444

Diamond Vogel Paint Center

Crazy Redhead Quilting

116 N. 2nd Ave W., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-5647

814 1st Ave E., Newton, IA 50208 641-787-9122

Divine Concepts Salon

Custom Kitchen Designs & Solid Surface Countertops 1924 W. 4th St. S., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-0433

Cut Loose Hair Styling

Dollar Tree

109 W. 3rd St N., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-0395

325 Iowa Speedway Drive.

Newton, IA 50208 641-791-2774

Dollar General

Don’s Town & Country

2617 1st Ave. E., #6, Newton, IA 50208 641-792-5337

1000 1st Ave E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-8811

901 1st Ave W., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-0923

Dave’s Auto World

Since 1968

2051 S. 24th Ave W., Newton, IA 641-791-7261

We’re not only the best place to buy tires...

Dave’s Wholesale

We Do: Alignments • Brakes • Shocks • Struts • Tune-ups • Batteries • Transmission Service • Oil Changes • Custom Wheels & More

2167 S. 24th Ave W., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-5566

641-792-7894 • 220 1st Ave. E., Newton

Hours: Mon. - Fri. 7 am - 5:30 pm; Sat. 8 am - Noon; Closed Sunday

EXPERIENCE THE PERSONAL SERVICE YOU DESERVE! More than just a pharmacy!

Immunizations - flu, shingles

Drive-Thru Window & 24-Hr Drop Box

Locally owned & operated

Easy Mobile App, Phone & Web Refills

Complete Automotive Repair & Service • Tires • Mufflers • Brakes • Oil Changes • Transmissions • Shocks • Struts and More!

All major brands of tires 302 S. 2nd Ave. E., Newton

FREE Delivery to Newton, Baxter, Monroe Diabetes Supplies | Diabetic Footwear

Medication Compounding/Flavoring Most Insurance Plans Accepted

FREE Kid’s Vitamins Club

Approved Auto Repair

641-792-3528

www.magumautonewton.com

400 1st Ave W • Newton, IA M-F 8:30-6:30 • Sat. 9:00-1:30

641-792-3644

www.visitnewton.com

Chrissy Breuer, PharmD Julie McCarey, R.Ph.

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Newton Senior High School: Sunburst” by Jesse Bogenrief Newton Arboretum: “Periwinkle” by Jane Rankin

Great Clips 301 Iowa Speedway Dr, Newton, IA 50208 641-791-9492

Grinnell Safe & Lock Co. E~Clips Hair & Tanning LLC

Farver True Value

101 1st Ave. E., Ste. 5, Newton, IA 50208 641-791-2426

225 1st Ave. W., Newton, IA 50208 641-791-2547

2617 1st Ave E., Newton, IA 50208 641-791-9614

Hamilton Glass

Earl May Nursery & Garden Center

Forbes Office Solutions

219 1st Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-1641

102 N. 2nd Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-791-0604

Hammer Medical Supply

Fresh Start E-Cigs & Vapors

1719 1st Ave E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-9339

116 1st Ave. E., Newton , IA 50208 641-791-2362

Happy Day Beauty Salon

GameStop

728 S. 3rd Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-1822

2306 1st Ave E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-4404

Eye Care Center of Newton 100 N. 4th Ave. W., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-7900 or 1-800-874-8546

Family Video 308 1st Ave E,. Newton, IA 50208 641-791-9974

Fareway Grocery 120 N. 3rd Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-7950

309 Iowa Speedway Dr, Newton, IA 50208 641-787-0414

Hawkeye Car Credit 301 1st Ave E, Newton, IA 50208 641-787-1220

Git N Go 801 1st Ave. W., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-4580

Good Will

Headlines Hair & Tan Studio 216 1st Ave.W., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-1040

1118 1st Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-7472

Rick’s Amoco

Being there is why I’m here.

Lonnie Portner, Agent

123 E. 2nd Street S. Newton, IA 50208 Bus: 641-792-6000 lonnie.portner.p4jn@statefarm.com

The ONLY FULL SERVICE gas station in Newton.

• Belts • Hoses • Tires

Whether you need a question answered, a problem solved, or a claim reported, my job is to make it happen. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.® CALL ME TODAY.

• Plugs • Batteries • Antifreeze • Tune-ups • Wiper Blades

Check with us for brake & exhaust work, shocks & struts, front/rear alignment, cv shafts & all minor repair service.

CAR STARTING SERVICE • FLAT TIRE RESCUE

P097193.1

321 1st Ave. E., Newton • 641-792-8080

State Farm, Home Office, Bloomington, IL

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Skiff Medical Center: “Cartwheel Kids” by Gary Lee Price

Hendrickson Greenhouse & Floral

Jones Sewing Center

900 W. 3rd St. S., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-1241

519 S. 4th Ave. W., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-7859

Hy-Vee Grocery/Deli/Floral

Just Teasin’ Hair Studio

1501 1st Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-7030

205 1st Ave. W., Newton, IA 50208 641-787-0050

In Remembrance LLC

K-9 to 5 Boutique

7043 Hwy S-74 S., Newton, IA 50208 641-793-2381

1220 E. 5th St. S., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-6148

Jasper Construction Services, Inc

Key Cooperative

405 1st Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-0629 and 1708 S. 8th Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-791-0187

1669 Hwy 14 N., Newton, IA 50208 641-791-0740

Lauterbach Buick GMC

Kitchen Concepts

1910 1st Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-6412

928 N. 19th Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-8650

Kum & Go

110 N. 2nd Ave. W., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-7205

Life

.

112 E. 4th St. S. Newton, IA 50208 641-792-4880

is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our

breath away

(Now Members of Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®)

. Sincerity . Truthfulness . Experience . Professionalism Lisa McKinney 641-521-7245

Susan K. Forbes 641-791-2360

Koni Bunse 641-417-0113

Judy Ogier 641-521-7778

www.weAREnewton.com

www.visitnewton.com

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Newton Senior High School: “Cardinal” by John Brommel

Mattingly Music & Book Store

Newton 66 1806 S. 12th Ave. W., Newton, IA 50208 641-791-2900

113 W. 2nd St. N., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-3250

Newton Eye Clinic PC

Maytag Dairy Farms

111 1st Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-7375

2282 E. 8th St. N., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-1133

Newton Furniture

Medicap Pharmacy

2400 1st Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-3100

400 1st Ave. W., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-3528

Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores 4400 S. 22nd Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-791-2410

Magnum Tire & Auto 302 S. 2nd Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-3644

Major Brands Appliance Service 214 1st Ave. W., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-0999

Marilyn’s Hallmark 1721 1st Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-1700

Newton Pawn & Gun Shop

Mojo Cycling

321 1st Ave. W., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-3275

104 N. 2nd Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-9500

Noble All American

Multi Packaging and Printing Inc.

2020 W. 20th St. S., Newton, IA 50208 641-787-9990

200 N. 8th Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-7337

O’Reilly Auto Parts

NAPA Auto Parts

1102 1st Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-1475

1701 1st Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-8874

One Man’s Junk 118 1st Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-521-7417

Nehring Auto Sales & Service 1317 1st Ave. W., Newton, IA 50208 641-791-2333

Let us help you “Dream with Your Eyes Open”

Quality Glass for every need.

Auto Glass • AGRSS Registered Facility • Certified Technicians • OEM Glass & Adhesives • Insurance Approved

Residential • Mirrors • Insulated Glass • Energy efficient windows and more

Commercial • Store Fronts • Desk Tops • Door repairs and more

We have many more products to assist with your Auto, Home or Business needs.

Bruce Showalter, Kathy Macy, Barb Barr, Julie Rose, Jo Jenkins

641-791-2800

219 1st Ave. E., Newton 641-792-1641 www.hamiltonglass.com

120 N. 2nd Ave. W., Newton, IA 50208

RealEstateConcepts.net

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Proud to serve the area since 1948

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Newton City Hall: “Firefighter Tribute” by Nick Klepinger YMCA of Newton: “YMCA Kids” by Jane Dedecker

Performance Plus Auto Services 221 1st Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-1183

Performance Sign & Design

Pit Stop Liquors

2638 Hwy F48 W., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-2321

1324 1st Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-275-9035

Pet Kingdom

Posh Salon & Spa

120 E. 12th St. N., Newton, IA 50208 641-791-2420

611 1st Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-791-7347

Petro Stop

R-Jay Sign Service

404 S. 11th Ave. W., Newton, IA 50208 641-791-7984

612 E. 6th St. S., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-7964

Radio Shack 335 Iowa Speedway Dr, Newton, IA 50208 641-792-1090

Razor’s Edge Barber Shop 101 W. 2nd St. S., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-2911

Relics Antiques & Collectibles 115 W. 2nd St. N., Newton, IA 50208 641-787-00353

Hello, Financial neighbor!

Start your new Career in the Wind Industry Field

Institutions

Many positions available.

TO APPLY VISIT: www.applytpi.com

Brock Walaska, Agent 710 1st Ave E Newton, IA 50208 Bus: 641-792-2160 www.brockwalaska.com

or

Call for more details 641-792-3532

EOE EMPLOYER

www.visitnewton.com

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Please stop by and say, “Hi!” I’m looking forward to serving your needs for insurance and financial services.

Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.® CALL ME TODAY.

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St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church: Photo courtesy of Amy Doerring Jasper County Courthouse: “Veterans’ Memorial” by Nick Klepinger

The Farmer’s Wife 124 N. 2nd Ave. W., Newton, IA 50208 641-787-1206

The Floor Store Skullduggery Tattoos Rialto Barber Shop 114 1st Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-3646

Rick’s Amoco 321 1st Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-8080

Riggs Printing & Forms Inc. 117 1st Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-3005

S&L Auto Parts 1313 E. 12th St. N., Newton, IA 50208 641-521-0156

Salvation Army Thrift Store 301 N. 2nd Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-6131

Sign Pro 113 W. 3rd St. S., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-0196

Silverado Jewelry 122 1st St. N., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-8395

Skiff Medical Center Gift Shop 204 N. 4th Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-787-3099

306 1st Ave. W., Newton, IA 50208 641-780-2083

Smart Style (Walmart) 300 Iowa Speedway Dr, Newton, IA 50208 641-787-9311

Smith Quality Rental 2026 1st Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-8290

Spahn & Rose 330 E. 17th St. S., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-4409

Store For Homes 1701 1st Ave. W., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-2240

Studio 1 Hair Designs 737 N. 3rd Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-787-1807

T’s In Motion 110 E. 4th St. N., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-3383

The Beaded Needle 326 1st Ave. W., Newton, IA 50208 641-791-1173

The Dressing Room 322 S. 2nd Ave. W., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-0783

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128 N. 2nd Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-2999

The Locks Smith 109 W. 2nd St. N., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-1132

The Medicine Shoppe 212 1st St. N., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-3111

The Optical Shoppe 111 1st Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-2020

The Shoe Dept.

1702 1st Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-791-7170

Theisen’s Home Farm Auto Store 3362 Hwy 6 E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-8686

Timeless Stories Bookstore 108 1st St. N., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-0317

Trenz Hair Studio 121 1st Ave. E, Newton, IA 50208 641-791-9285

U.S. Cellular 301 1st Ave. W., Newton, IA 50208 641-791-0510 and 2617 1st Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-791-7800

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Valero

Warner Sales & Service

4300 S. 22nd Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-0026

317 E. 17th St. N, Newton, IA 50208 641-792-8796

Verizon Wireless – Z Wireless

Warrick Motors

1126 1st Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-0080

Walgreens 1204 1st Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-7379

Walmart Supercenter 300 Iowa Speedway Drive, Newton, IA 50208 641-791-5322

6258 Hwy F48 W, Newton, IA 50208 641-792-9679

West End Sinclair 1325 1st Ave. W., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-6210

Woodard Hearing

West Side Gym

115 1st Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-791-2458

107-1/2 W. 2nd St. N., Newton, IA 50208 641-831-9594

Woodstyles LLC 3506 Hwy S74 S., Newton, IA 50208 641-417-0029

Get to Know Where to Meet American Legion Post #111

Iowa Speedway

Moose Lodge #923

1101 W. 4th St. S., Newton, IA 50208 newtonpost111@yahoo.com 641-792-3353

3333 Rusty Wallace Drive, Newton, IA 50208 www.iowaspeedway.com 641-791-8000

2243 S. 24th Ave. W., Newton, IA 50208 641-791-5284

Izaak Walton League Emerson Hough Chapter

3000 N. 4th Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 www.newtonarboretum.com 641-791-3021

Christian Conference Center 5064 Lincoln St., Newton, IA 50208 www.christianconferencecenter.org 641-792-1266

DMACC Newton Conference Center 600 N. 2nd Ave. W., Newton, IA 50208 www.dmaccconferencecenter.org 641-791-1729

Elks Lodge #1270 111 E. 2nd St. S., Newton, IA 50208 newtonlodge1270@iowatelecom.com 641-792-4118 www.visitnewton.com

889 Hwy F36 W., Newton, IA 50208 www.iwla.org/emersonhough 641-792-1373

Jasper County Community Center (reservations made through Jasper County Auditor’s Office) 2407 1st Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-7016

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Newton Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

Sugar Grove Vineyards & Gathering Place 6602 Ginger Ave., Newton, Iowa 50208 www.sugargrove.com 641-831-3843

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Plume Hill Carriage Service

Get to Know Local Financial Institutions Advantage Credit Union 121 W. 3rd St. N., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-5660

Bank Iowa 215 W. 2nd St. N., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-4500

Get to Know Local Transportation Services

Community Bank 2506 1st Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-3246

Checkered Flag Cab Company 641-791-7777

First Newton National Bank

Dynasty Cab Company

100 N. 2nd Ave. W., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-3010 and 18211st Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-9420

641-417-9275

Hawkeye Stages, Inc. 300 E. 17th St. S., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-3232

Great Southern Bank

Heart of Iowa Regional Transit Agency (HIRTA)

1907 1st Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-6236

2401 1st Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 877-686-0029

Great Western Bank 511 1st Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-9832

Johnson Aviation, Inc. – Newton Municipal Airport

U S Bank

2901 Rusty Wallace Drive, Newton, IA 50208 641-792-1292

112 W. 2nd St. S., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-3444 and 1501 1st Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-787-9330

Plume Hill Carriage Service 4486 S. 9th Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-791-1223

Silver Cab Company 641-275-3455

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Newton Municipal Airport: Aircraft parked on the apron during a race weekend.

Jasper County Courthouse: Mural and gold leaf stenciling

Get to Know Where to Worship Baptist Temple of Newton 621 E. 12th St. N., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-5737

Bar None Cowboy Church of Iowa Congregational United Church of Christ

190 W. 19th St. S., Newton, IA 50208 641-521-4354

308 E. 2nd St. N., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-3773

Bible Missionary Church

Cornerstone

909 N. 6th Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-2604

1000 E. 12th St. S., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-4650

Center Friends Church

First Assembly of God

3174 E. 60th St. N., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-0072

1029 E. 19th St. N., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-4365

Christian Reformed Church 511 S. 5th Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-2162

Church of Christ 1100 N. 3rd Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-1723

Church of God 415 S. 2nd Ave. W., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-3907

Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints 1405 N. 11th Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-2784

Church of the Nazarene 605 W. 8th St. N., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-5363

Community Heights Alliance 2500 S. 13th Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-1620

Community of Christ 1805 S. 8th Ave. E, Newton, IA 50208 641-791-7834 www.visitnewton.com

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First Baptist Church

Metz Community Church

620 S. 8th Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-7113

3253 W. 62nd St. S., Newton, IA 50208 641-791-9568

First Christian Church Disciples

Newton Church of the Way

314 E. 2nd St. N., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-5850

2306 S. 3rd Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-7300

First Lutheran Church

Our Savior Lutheran Church

309 E. 3rd St. N., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-3934

1900 N. 4th Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-1084

First Presbyterian Church

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

220 N. 2nd Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-2790

1115 S. 8th Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-2050

First Southern Baptist Church

St. Luke United Methodist Church

1305 E. 10th St. S., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-3271

501 E. 19th St. N., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-5736

First United Methodist Church

Salvation Army Hall

210 N. 2nd Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-4648

301 N. 2nd Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-6131

Foursquare Church

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church

1510 S. 8th Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-2482

223 E. 4th St. N., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-6971

Grace Church

Seventh Day Adventist Church

600 N. 2nd Ave. W., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-1793

830 E. 7th St. N., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-8937

Haven Vineyard Church

The Least of Saints Ministry

207 1st Ave E., Newton, IA 50208 641-526-3157

219 N. 2nd Ave. W., Newton, IA 50208 641-521-0156

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church

United Pentecostal Church

1409 S. 8th Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-1683

813 E. 7th St. N., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-1893

Immanuel Baptist Church

United Presbyterian Church

1300 N. 4th Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-4470

209 N. 2nd Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-4158

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses 3601 Iowa Speedway Drive, Newton, IA 50208 641-792-4136

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To Des Moines

Westwood Golf Course & Newton Dog Park

F48

Exit 164

S. 8th Ave. W.

S. 5th Ave. W.

To Neal Smith Wildlife Refuge

Jasper County Museum

S. 12th Ave. W. Start of Bike and Hike Trail

To Baxter

Centre for Arts & Artists DMACC Conference Center 1st Ave. W. Newton City Hall W. 12th St. S.

To Sugar Grove Vineyards and Gatheringplace Valle Drive-In

F36

Union Drive W. 4th St. N.

S. 8th Ave. E.

1st Ave. E.

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Aurora Heights Park

Newton Municipal Airport

KOA RV Park & Campground

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Iowa Falls

Ames

35

Iowa Speedway

Rusty Wallace Drive

Agnes Patterson Park

Newton Arboretum and Botanical Gardens

YMCA Newton Community Theatre N. 13th Ave. E.

To Pella

80

Des Moines

18

N. 19th Ave. E. (Beltline Road)

71

Newton Convention and Visitors Bureau and Visitor Center

N. 4th Ave. E.

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20

Spencer

71

Council Bluffs

Sioux City

Maytag Dairy Farms

Sunset Park Skiff Medical Center

Woodland Park

Jasper County Courthouse

1st. St. N.

Maytag Park & Pool

W. 4th St. S.

To Chichaqua Valley Recreational Trail

E. 12th St. S.

E. 19th St. N.

The city of Newton, Iowa is centrally located off of Exits 164 and 168 of Interstate 80. Most of the city’s varied attractions are just minutes from each other. This map can assist you in locating some of our more prominent destinations.

E. 5th St. S.

18

E. 31st St. N.

Get to Know Newton Attractions!

W. 3rd St. S.

E. 8th St. N.

Newton Senior High School

E. 17th St. S.

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80

T12

To Mariposa County Park

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380 Cedar Rapids

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To Christian Conference Center

Exit 168

To Iowa City

To Kellogg Historical Museum and Rock Creek State Park

Quad Cities

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Dubuque

Iowa City

20

218

E. 44th St. N.

www.visitnewton.com

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Sample Trip Itinerary

Friday

The following is a trip itinerary for all ages, walks of life and tastes. This itinerary can be for a ‘staycation’ for those living in the region, or for the individual traveler or motorcoach group.

For full affect, this particular trip would be best if done during the spring/summer months.

Newton and the surrounding area has a treasure trove of attractions and activities right here and several at no cost or a small admission fee. Here is a weekend’s worth of fun ideas for one of the first few weekends of the season.

Let’s begin your trip in the middle of the afternoon. First stop is Maytag Dairy Farms, home of the famous Maytag Blue Cheese, where you can take a tour; watch them hand wrap every wedge of blue cheese and be sure to ask to see the video of how they make their Maytag Blue Cheese. Remember to sample all the different cheeses at their retail counter. Next head to the Jasper County Courthouse. Now most of you only go to a courthouse for personal business, but our courthouse is on the National Register of Historic Places. It has also celebrated its 100th –Year Anniversary and has been newly renovated. The courthouse is a favorite of our motorcoach groups that visit Newton and there is no charge for touring.

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Next, enjoy dinner at one of our many family-friendly restaurants, before heading to the Valle Drive-In Threatre; only one of four left in the State of Iowa. Once the show is over, there is still time in the evening to go out for ice cream, frozen custard or frozen yogurt. If your timing is right, maybe you could attend one of the Thunder Nites in Newton motorcycle rallies in downtown Newton; all are family-friendly events. It’s time to head to one of our local area hotels (remember to make your reservations ahead of time!) for family swimming and a fun overnight; or if you’re a camper, how about the Newton KOA campground on the south side of town; or one of the nearby state parks.

Enjoy your complimentary breakfast at the hotel or your campground breakfast and then head on out to the Jasper County Historical Museum for a lesson on Newton history. The cost is only $5/person, and will only take a couple of hours to tour; and once you’re finished, maybe take in a walk, bike or drive through town on the sculpture tour.

Explore this eclectic collection of more than 90 (yes, 90!) installations of artwork that includes sculpture, bas relief and painted murals and will also educate you and your family or group on the spectacular art that appeals to every style and sensibility (maps are available at the Newton Convention & Visitors Bureau in our new Visitor Center). Well now you’ve probably worked up an appetite after all that walking, so a quick refueling at one of the fast-food restaurants in town will get you jumpstarted again.

After a quick lunch, take a short drive over to Colfax and visit Trainland USA. It’s the original operating toy train museum in Iowa. Next stop is Prairie City to visit the Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge and Prairie Learning Center with fascinating exhibits for all ages and a place to begin your visit. I bet you’re hungry after Trainland and the Neal Smith Wildlife Refuge. Explore one of the restaurants in Prairie City or Colfax, or drive back to Newton for a quick dinner. After your busy afternoon, go back to your hotel or campground for more swimming and family activities, or rest up before going out for a movie at the Capitol II Theatre or before roasting those marshmallows by the fire.

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First, another complimentary breakfast at the hotel or a campground breakfast. If you’re a racing fan, you might pick one of the weekends to attend a race at the NASCAR-owned Iowa Speedway. Don’t forget to purchase your tickets ahead of time! If racing isn’t something you’re interested in, fill your cultural appetite by visiting the Iowa Sculpture Festival this year; or head over to Lynnville to visit the Wagaman Mill and Museum. Even better, check out all of them! By the time Sunday evening rolls around, you will have had a very fun-packed weekend in Newton.

This is just a sample itinerary weekend in Newton and there are still plenty of other things to do and see. You’ll enjoy time with your family or group and “get to know” Newton and the surrounding area in the process.

Bureau’s website www.visitnewton.com; or download a sample itinerary from our group tour tab. You don’t have to be a motorcoach participant to enjoy our community, and the itineraries make the planning easy. Or, give us a call at the Newton Convention & Visitors Bureau, 641-792-0299, and we’ll help you put together your own customized vacation.

If you’re looking for more fun events or things to do the rest of the travel season or any other time of the year, check out the calendar of events on the Newton Convention & Visitors

Get to Know Travel and Tourism Resources Iowa Tourism Office

Iowa Department of Natural Resources

888-472-6035 and 515-725-3084 www.traveliowa.com

515-281-5918 www.iowadnr.gov

Central Iowa Tourism Region

Iowa Department of Transportation

800-285-5842 www.iowatourism.com

www.511ia.org www.iowadot.gov

Eastern Iowa Tourism Region

Iowa Group Travel Association

800-891-3482 www.easterniowatourism.org

www.iowagrouptravel.org

Western Iowa Tourism Region

www.co.jasper.ia.us

888-623-4232 www.visitwesterniowa.com

Jasper County, Iowa Travel Federation of Iowa www.travelfederationofiowa.org

Iowa Destination Marketing Alliance www.iowadma.com

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Get to Know Community Resources City of Newton (City Hall)

Newton Christian School

101 W. 4th St. S., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-2787

641-792-1924

Newton Development Corporation (NDC)

Emergency – 911

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Greater Newton Area Chamber of Commerce 113 1st Ave W., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-5545

Newton Fire/Non-emergency 641-92-3347

Jasper County Courthouse

Newton Police/Non-emergency

101 1st St N., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-7016

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Newton Post Office

Jasper County Economic Development Corporation (JEDCO)

215 S. 2nd Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-4730

641-792-7574

Newton Public Library

Jasper County Sheriff/Non-emergency

100 N. 3rd Ave. W., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-4108

641-792-5912

Newton Community School District

Skiff Medical Center

641-792-5809

204 N. 4th Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-1273

Newton Convention & Visitors Bureau 300 E. 17th St. S.., Newton, IA 50208 641-792-0299

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Get to Know Annual Events 2015 Iowa Speedway Race Events

Newton Farmer’s Market

May 16th & 17th – NASCAR K&N Pro Series East/West and NASCAR XFINITY Series June 19th & 20th – NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and USAC Silver Crown Series July 17th & 18th – ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards and the Verizon IndyCar Series Pro Mazda Championship Presented by Cooper Tires and the Indy Lights Presented by Cooper Tires July 31st & August 1st – NASCAR K&N Pro Series East/West and NASCAR XFINITY Series

Held every Tuesday afternoon June – September.

Iowa Sculpture and Fine Arts Festival The second weekend of June, there is a variety of media, shapes and forms; entertainment and food.

Newton Alumni Weekend The second weekend of June for Newton High School Alumni.

4th of July Celebration and Fireworks A morning parade and celebration around the downtown square; food and activities. Evening fireworks at Agnes Patterson Park on the northeast side of Newton.

Cruisin’ to Newton Classic Car Show Sponsored by the Weekend Pit Stop non-profit and held the second Saturday morning each month, May through September around the downtown square.

Jasper County Fair Held for a full week in July at the Jasper County Fairgrounds in Colfax.

Newton Bridal Fair Sponsored by the Newton Daily News. A showcase of bridal attire, flowers, catering, music and everything you need to plan your special day!

Bowlful of Blues Sponsored by the South Skunk Blues Society, held at the Fred Maytag Bowl in Maytag Park on Labor Day Weekend. A day of blues music and fun.

Newton Community Theatre There are four productions annually. For show titles, dates and time check their website at www.newtontheatre.com.

Thanks with Franks A celebration of businesses showing appreciation to customers with hotdogs, music and children’s entertainment; located on the downtown square.

Spring Home & Garden Show Sponsored by KCOB Radio and the Newton Daily News and held at DMACC Newton Conference Center.

Miss Iowa USA/Miss Iowa Teen USA

Where the Rubber Meets the Road-8K Run/Walk

Takes place in the Fall with a weekend full of competition and a spectacular show; winners to move on to the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA competitions.

Sponsored by Progress Industries and held at Iowa Speedway.

Thunder Nites Motorcycle Rallies

Lighting of the Jasper County Courthouse and Lighted Christmas Parade

Sponsored by the Weekend Pit Stop non-profit and held around the downtown square the second Friday of each month, May through September.

Held the Friday after Thanksgiving; an annual FAVORITE with the lighting of the courthouse in the downtown square to be immediately followed by the lighted parade, food, carriage rides, and Santa.

Sunsets at Sugar Grove An outdoor favorite held throughout the warm months. For information on performances go to their website at www. sugargrove.com.

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Get to Know Our Community Partners Continued from page 6.

Their motto, “Training to a Higher Standard”, is the guiding principle of all their education. At Newton Christian, they strive to incorporate Christ and Biblical truth into their entire curriculum. Students in Kindergarten through 8th grades from Newton and the surrounding areas learn by example and Bibledirected instruction to know God better. They learn to see His sustaining hand in Creation, to honor Him and to be equipped with skill and insight for service to God and their community.

To learn more, visit the Newton Christian School at www. newtonchristianschool.com.

organizations. The four major contributors to NHDC are the City of Newton, Jasper Community Foundation, Newton Development Corporation, and Jasper County Extension and Outreach.

Their goal is to grow the community and enhance its image by building new homes as well as preserving its historic homes.

Growing Newton’s population will attract more retail and provide opportunities for new residents as well as current residents. With new incentives available for new home buyers and for new home builders, now is the time to be investing in Newton! For more information on the Newton Housing Development Corporation, call 641-521-6031 or visit their website at www.newtonhdc.org.

Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC), Newton Campus has been the place for students of all ages to begin college, enhance their skills for career advancement, or prepare for a new career in Newton for more than 20 years; offering affordable tuition and helpful staff and small class sizes mixed with academic excellence. The DMACC Newton campus offers a variety of general education courses to help students earn a liberal arts degree in preparation for transfer to a four-year college; and a one-year diploma can be earned in welding and electrical construction trades or in the culinary arts. DMACC Newton campus now offers an associate degree in nursing, allowing students to take their LPN and RN courses right here in Newton. Buena Vista University offers classes at the DMACC Newton campus and also online, allowing students to complete a bachelor’s degree in a variety of majors. Call 641-791-3622, or schedule a visit to 600 N. 2nd Ave. W. in Newton, or online at www. dmacc.edu/Newton.

Newton Community School District’s motto is to do whatever it takes to ensure all students learn to think, innovate and succeed.

The district of approximately 3,000 students offers an array of specialized programs. Newton doesn’t take a one-size-fits-all approach to education. Different students have different needs, and their school experience reflects that individuality. Newton Community School District includes four elementary schools with small class sizes, up-to-date facilities, and room to grow. At the middle school and high school level, we are an ideally-sized school district. Newton is big enough to allow for a multitude of course and activity offerings, while small enough that students are able to participate in many extracurricular activities without having to specialize. It is very common for Newton students to participate in multiple sports, music groups and clubs, giving them a broad and diverse school experience. The Newton schools partner with the local campus of Des Moines Area Community College to include a dual-credit program where high school students earn college credits for classes taken at the high school or the DMACC campus. There is also an innovative Career Academy at the local DMACC campus that provides opportunities for high school students to get specialized career certifications in a variety of fields, from welding to culinary arts, auto technology to health professions. Our entire community feels the Red Pride that we have for our schools and the Cardinal sports teams.

That pride manifests itself every day in the excellent education provided and the ways the students are engaged with the community in innovative new ways; setting all children in Newton on a path toward success! For more information on the Newton Community School District call 641-792-5809 or visit their website at www.newtoncsd.org.

Skiff Medical Center is a standalone, not-for-profit organization.

It is owned by the City of Newton. The medical center is governed by a five-member Board of Trustees elected to fouryear overlapping terms by Newton voters. Skiff is bucking the trend of diminished health care in rural America by enhancing the quantity and quality of its services during the last two decades.

This has been accomplished by expanding, remodeling and providing technological improvements to its physical facilities and by adding new physicians. Skiff employees and local doctors are known for their highly productive “Iowa work ethic,” emphasis on compassion and quality patient service, and loyalty to Skiff and the community. Skiff’s main campus in Newton has 48 beds and about 200,000 square feet of space. Attached to the hospital is a 50,000-square-foot medical office building containing local physician practices and the hospital’s physical medicine and rehabilitation center. They provide services to Jasper County residents in all major health areas, including general surgery, orthopedic surgery, radiology, obstetrics, emergency medicine, hospice, home care, laboratory, respiratory, audiology, physical

Newton Christian School is a community of families, staff and friends working together to provide the students with a loving, nurturing environment which promotes strong academic development from kindergarten through eighth grade.

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therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy. The Skiff Specialty Clinic hosts more than 20 physicians specializing in cardiology, dermatology, ENT, gastroenterology, nephrology, neurology, oncology, pulmonology and urology. Skiff also enjoys a close partnership with the physicians of Newton Clinic, NewCare Health Services and other area providers. With more than 350 employees, Skiff is among the four largest employers in Jasper County. For more information on Skiff Medical Center and its services, visit www.skiffmed.com.

condition of 1911. To honor all veterans, the “Jasper County Veteran’s Memorial bronze sculpture was placed on the south side of the courthouse; and most recently the Jasper County Veteran’s Memorial Rock and the Memorial Wall were placed and dedicated on the east side. For more information on Jasper County, visit their website at www.co.jasper.ia.us.

Jasper County Economic Development (JEDCO) is a private, not-for-profit corporation, based in Newton, the county seat of Jasper County, Iowa. JEDCO is not a part of the county government, although it does receive funding from the county.

JEDCO was formed in 1990 to provide economic development leadership and expertise to the smaller communities of Jasper County. JEDCO has assisted its member communities in development projects involving new business locations, existing business retention and expansion, new business start-up, housing, and tourism. With a goal of economic development, Jasper County contains a workforce of highly skilled and well educated individuals and providing strength in a variety of industries. For more information on JEDCO and its services, contact them at 641-792-7574 or visit their website at www. centraliowa.net.

Jasper County was organized in 1846 and named after Sergeant William Jasper, a Revolutionary War hero. Located 35 miles east of Des Moines, it is the 18th most populous county of Iowa’s 99 total counties, based on information from the 2010 census. The county seat is Newton. As such, Newton is the home of the Jasper County Courthouse, which is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In celebration of its 100 Year Anniversary in 2011, the Jasper County Courthouse underwent an extensive renovation, restoring it as a focal point of the downtown Newton area. The Neo-classic building with stained glass dome, hand-painted murals, fresco design and ceramic tiles laid in Mosaic patterns has been restored to the “near-period”

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