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Newton commissioners approve tax abatements for Afcon and Full Vision projects
Summary
The commission approved two property‑tax abatements: a three‑year, tiered abatement for Afcon’s purchase at the Newton City‑County Airport and a 10‑year, 100% abatement for Full Vision’s new 30,000‑sq.‑ft. facility expected to create about 15 jobs.
The Newton City Commission on a voice vote approved two separate tax abatement ordinances for local manufacturers and a growing business that officials say will expand jobs and investment.
City staff described the Afcon proposal as an abatement tied to Afcon’s purchase and planned improvement of the former Mennonite Press building at the Newton City‑County Airport. Staff said the abatement would apply to the…
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