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Newton approves $5.066 million contract for Startown Fire Station after 4–2 council vote

Newton City Council · March 1, 2026
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Summary

Council awarded the Startown Fire Station construction contract to Moss Marlow Building Company for $4,998,000 plus Alternate #2 ($68,000); the award, contract authorization and capital ordinance amendment passed 4–2 after debate.

Newton City Council approved awarding the construction contract for the new Startown Fire Station (Station #3) to Moss Marlow Building Company at its Oct. 7 meeting, authorizing the city manager to execute the contract and adopting a capital project ordinance amendment and intent to reimburse.

Fire Chief Kevin Yoder told council the city…

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