City of Newton Animal Control (Newton Police)
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Hours: CSOs respond Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., excluding holidays. After hours, police respond only to urgent situations such as sick or injured animals or aggressive dogs.
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- on the official website, November 5, 2026
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Newton Police Department Community Service Officers enforce animal ordinances, respond to animals-at-large complaints and impound stray dogs at the city's animal control facility, where most dogs are reunited with owners within 48 hours. The Records Unit sells dog, cat and miniature pig licenses, and free microchip reader stations are available outside the police department lobby and at the east end of Thiesen's.
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Where: 101 W 4th St S, Newton, IA
Hours: CSOs respond Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., excluding holidays. After hours, police respond only to urgent situations such as sick or injured animals or aggressive dogs.
Good to know
- How to get started: To report dogs at large or barking, or after hours, call Jasper County non-emergency dispatch at (641) 792-1547. For a lost dog, call Newton Police at (641) 791-0850; pickup is by appointment at the Police Department in City Hall.
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