New Development in Newton, Iowa
88 development projects are moving through Newton, Iowa's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by civic actions (21), infrastructure (2), residential (1). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-07-26.
Data through July 26, 2026 · Updated July 27, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionNewton projects (YTD 2026)
88
Project categories
3
Top type
Civic Actions
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,227,074
Newton development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Civic Actions | 21 |
| Infrastructure | 2 |
| Residential | 1 |
What new projects are filed in Newton right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Meadows Community Betterment Grant | Newton, IA (City-level) | Civic Actions | — | 2026-07-20 | — |
| 2025 Aurora Park Tennis Courts Project | Newton, IA (City-level) | Civic Actions | approved | 2026-07-20 | — |
| 2025 W 3rd & 4th St Traffic Signal Install Project | Approximate location - W 3rd & 4th St, Newton, IA | Infrastructure,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-07-20 | — |
| 510 West 3rd Street North Purchase | 510 West 3rd Street North, Newton, Jasper County, Iowa, Newton, IA | Civic Actions,Residential | under review | 2026-07-20 | — |
| 115 East 4th Street North, 124 East 4th Street North, and 411 North 2nd Avenue East Purchase | Newton, IA (City-level) | Commercial,Residential,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-07-20 | — |
| 1st Ave and 12th St Drainage Improvements | Approximate location - 1st Ave and 12th St, Newton, IA | Civic Actions,Infrastructure | under review | 2026-07-20 | — |
| 2025 HMA Alley Overlay Project | Newton, IA (City-level) | Infrastructure | approved | 2026-07-20 | — |
| 2025-01 Iowa Speedway Dr. Sidewalk Project | Newton, IA (City-level) | Infrastructure,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-07-06 | — |
| 2025-01 Iowa Speedway Dr. Sidewalk Project | Newton, IA (City-level) | Infrastructure | approved | 2026-07-06 | — |
| Non-standard use agreement 104 1st St N | 104 1st Street North, Newton, IA, 50208 | Civic Actions | approved | 2026-07-06 | — |
| Children's Forest Bank Stabilization Project | Newton, IA (City-level) | Infrastructure | approved | 2026-07-06 | — |
| Non-standard use agreement 104 1st St N | 104 1st Street North, Newton, IA, 50208 | Civic Actions | approved | 2026-07-06 | — |
| Children's Forest Bank Stabilization Project | Newton, IA (City-level) | Infrastructure,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-07-06 | — |
| 1st Ave and E 12th Street Drainage Improvements - Phase II Project | Approximate location - 1st Ave and E 12th Street, Newton, IA | Civic Actions,Infrastructure | approved | 2026-07-06 | — |
| 1st Ave and E 12th Street Drainage Improvements - Phase II | Approximate location - 1st Ave and E 12th Street, Newton, IA | Infrastructure,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-07-06 | — |
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Recent Newton projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Approved | 11 |
| Under review | 3 |
Newton development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Newton, Iowa?
- Boardwalk has indexed 88 development projects in Newton, Iowa year-to-date in 2026, led by civic actions (21). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Newton projects?
- At the planning and zoning stage — typically 12 to 24 months before a building permit or construction bid exists. Each record is captured from the source city council or planning commission packet.
- Which county is Newton in?
- Newton is in Jasper County, Iowa.