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Newton council approves $140,000 for used knuckle-boom truck; vote 5–1
Newton City Council · March 1, 2026
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Summary
Council voted 5–1 to adopt a $140,000 budget amendment to buy a used knuckle‑boom truck now to improve yard-waste collection; Council Member Beverly Danner voted against the purchase.
The Newton City Council on July 13 adopted a $140,000 budget amendment to allow purchase of a used knuckle-boom truck intended to improve yard-waste collection, with a recorded 5–1 vote.
Public Works and Utilities Director Dusty Wentz told council that a knuckle-boom…
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