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Friday Forecast
More Events in the Community Calendar including the Project AWAKE Plant Sale
READ: Special invitation from Doug Bishop and the Jasper County Veterans Memorial Committee
Two Ribbon Cuttings have been added to the Community Calendar!!
Hunter Mansion Tea Room and Events Center at noon on May 8th and the incredible new Barn at Sugar Grove from 5-7 PM on May 15th! Join us!
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"Wide Opening Weekend" Coming to the Iowa Speedway on May 17th & 18th!
NASCAR Press Release
Newton Daily News Article
Click here for an Opportunity to help thousands "Get to Know Newton" on May 17th and 18th!
Also Coming Next Week...
 Red Pride Service Day
Wednesday - May 7th
Get on the Shirt!
Sponsorships Still Needed!
A great opportunity the help our community look great before the first big weekend at the Speedway!
Here are some pics from last year!
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Skilled Iowa NCRC Testing Days
Week of May 12th - 16th at DMACC
FLYER for NCRC Week
Help Newton become designated a Skilled Community!
The Computer labs at DMACC will be open from 7:30 am - 8:00 pm Mon-Thurs and 7:30 am - 5:00 pm on Friday. Testers can take 1-3 hour sitting or break it into 3 (1 hour) assessments. The assessment is FREE to take and reservations are requested but not required. Your assessment results will be private.
To Register: Email the Chamber at info@experiencenewton.com or call (641) 792-5545. When registering, please provide your name and email. For those who register and request it, they'll be sent a link to the ACT website to be able to prepare for the assessments.
Newton is very close to being one of the first cities in Iowa to be designated a "Skilled Community".
We need approximately 180 currently employed Newtonians to take the NCRC Assessment!
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The Greater Newton Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to invite you to participate in the annual 4th of July Parade. The parade will be held on Friday, July 4, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. with food and festivities on the square immediately following the parade from 11 to 1:30 PM.
The theme this year is "A Hometown 4th of July!". Plan your float or parade entry around any great 4th of July Memory; from family picnics and ice cream socials, to a pie eating contest or a church carnival. This year reflects the simple, pure memories of friends, family and neighbors gathering to celebrate our great country together.
More details are in the LINKS below:
Current 4th of July Sponsors Include:
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Main Street Update
Committees Now being Formed!
The success of an effective Main Street program happens in one of 4 committees: Design, Economic Restructuring, Organization, and Promotion (includes events). More details are in either LINK below. Time to roll-up our sleeves!
 Several of our Main Street Board members and volunteers attended Main Street University last week. Click on the pic for more or check out this Main Street E-blast.
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Social Media Lunch and Learn
Next Event: May 16th at the Newton Development Office
FREE to attend! - Optional Lunch: $5.00
Next Topic - Instagram for Business
The sessions will be led by Brand Driven Digital's Nick Westergaard and Macy Koch. The meetings will kick-off with a short instructional lesson followed by facilitated small group discussions. You'll also get plenty of time for questions and best practices tailored specifically to your business.
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