Newton gives owners 24 hours after snowfall stops to clear sidewalks. Uncleared walks can be reported as a nuisance and the owner charged.
What the City of Newton says about sidewalks
- Clear sidewalks within 24 hours after snowfall stops.
- Uncleared sidewalks can lead to a nuisance complaint, with charges levied against the property.
- Don't push snow onto streets.
Hiring help in Newton
If you hire a company, make sure the agreement covers the public sidewalk (and, on a corner lot, the side walk and curb ramps), says how soon they'll come after the snow stops, and matches the city's deadline above. Ask what de-icer they use: Iowa State University Extension says rock salt works best above 15°F and that salt buildup can injure turfgrass, trees and shrubs. Our guide to choosing a snow removal company has a full checklist.
Iowa has no state license for snow removal. For lawn treatments, anyone in the business of applying pesticides (including weed and insect control) to other people's property needs an IDALS commercial applicator license; each listing below shows what we could verify.
Snow removal and lawn care companies in Newton
- Snow plowing
- Sidewalk & driveway clearing
- Salting / de-icing
- Mowing
- Fertilizing
- Weed control
- Aeration
- Spring & fall cleanup
- Homes
- Businesses
Lawn care company serving Newton since 1998; its site lists lawn care programs, mowing, leaf removal, and residential and commercial snow removal with salt included.
Service area (their words): Its service-area list includes Newton, Altoona, Pella, Grinnell, Colfax and Prairie City.
Lawn chemicals: IDALS license not confirmed by us (checked 2026-10-22)
How we checked
IDALS pesticide company lookup (https://agriculture-iowa.my.salesforce-sites.com/lookup), 'Search By Company/License', searched by company name on 2026-10-22. Searched 'Ag Grow' and 'Ag-Grow': found AG-GROW PLUS LAWN CARE, INC., Newton (Jasper County), license 06074-001, but the listed expiration date is 2025-12-31, so we could not confirm a current license.
Listing source: https://ag-grow.com/, https://ag-grow.com/snow-removal/ (checked 2026-10-22).
- Snow removal
- Salting / de-icing
- Mowing
- Fertilizing
- Aeration
- Seeding / overseeding
- Spring & fall cleanup
- Landscaping
- Homes
- Businesses
Outdoor services company; its site lists lawn care, landscaping, and snow removal and salting.
Service area (their words): Its site describes service in Newton.
Lawn chemicals: no matching IDALS license record found by name (checked 2026-10-22)
How we checked
IDALS pesticide company lookup (https://agriculture-iowa.my.salesforce-sites.com/lookup), 'Search By Company/License', searched by company name on 2026-10-22. Searched 'Farver': no matching company record found.
Listing source: https://farveroutdoorsolutions.com/ (checked 2026-10-22).
1130 N. 4th Ave. West, Newton, IA 50208
- Snow removal
- Mowing
Lawn service company; its site lists lawn maintenance and snow removal.
Service area (their words): Its site lists a Newton address.
How we checked
No fertilizer, weed-control or other lawn-chemical service listed on the pages we checked, so no pesticide license status is shown. Snow removal is not part of Iowa's pesticide licensing.
Listing source: https://mcdonaldslawnservice.com/ (checked 2026-10-22).
See all 90 listed companies by town →
Listings are informational, not endorsements or rankings, and no company paid to be listed. Details come from each company’s own website. For fertilizer or weed control, check the company’s Iowa pesticide license with IDALS. We don’t show a license status for snow removal. Companies can request a correction or removal.
Frequently asked questions
How long do I have to clear my sidewalk in Newton?
Within 24 hours after snowfall stops, according to the City of Newton's snow removal page.
Does a lawn care company in Newton need a license?
Not for snow removal or mowing: Iowa has no state license for those. A company that applies fertilizer with weed control, insect control or other pesticides to your lawn needs an IDALS commercial applicator license. Each listing on this page says whether we found a matching, unexpired company record.
Guides for Newton homeowners
- Hiring helpHow to Choose a Snow Removal Company in IowaPer-push vs. seasonal snow removal, what to get in writing, red flags from the Iowa Attorney General, and why snow removal needs no state license in Iowa.Read the guide →
- Lawn careHow to Protect Your Lawn From Salt Damage This WinterHow de-icing salt hurts Iowa lawns and shrubs, which ice melts do less damage, how much to use, and how to flush salt in spring, from ISU Extension.Read the guide →
- Lawn careHow to Winterize Your Lawn in IowaISU Extension's fall lawn calendar for Iowa: final mowing height, when to stop mowing, late-fall fertilizer, broadleaf weeds, leaves and snow mold.Read the guide →
- Snow removalSnow Removal in Des Moines: Sidewalk Rules, Plowing and Getting HelpDes Moines sidewalk snow rules from the city: the 48-hour deadline, penalties, parking during plowing, salt tips and local snow removal companies.Read the guide →
- Snow removalSnow Removal in Waukee: The 24-Hour Rule, Parking Ban and Local HelpWaukee's 24-hour sidewalk snow rule, the snow emergency parking ban, fines in city code, de-icing tips for new concrete, and local snow removal companies.Read the guide →
Nearby towns we cover
Sources
- Snow Removal - City of Newton (checked 2026-10-22)
- Using Deicing Salts in the Home Landscape - Iowa State University Extension and Outreach (checked 2026-10-22)
- Applicator Licensing and Certification - Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (checked 2026-10-22)
We link to the original sources so you can read them yourself. Product names are not endorsements.