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This site shows all cemetery plots in our two cemetery’s in town as well as vacant plots available for purchase. The link provided will take you to a PDF document “How to” for navigating the website.

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SHARON, IOWA
Better known as New Sharon, Iowa was developed in 1856 and occupies approximately one square mile in Mahaska county. Today, it is a friendly little town of approximately 1300 people – way out in the middle of everywhere – 12 miles north of Oskaloosa, 17 miles south of Grinnell and 15 miles east of Pella. Through more than a century and a half of growth, our town has kept its charm and beauty. NEW SHARON, IOWA 50207

Listed among one of the Best Places to Live –

FULL-TIME
POLICE OFFICER

The City of New Sharon is accepting applications for the position of a full-time Police Officer, working approximately 40 hours per week, ILEA certification is preferred, but non-certified applicants are encouraged to apply.The city conducts physical agility test, post test, and a psychological and a pre-employment drug screen and physical for all non ILEA certified officers. Current ILEA certified officers are not required to take the physical agility test or post test. Starting salary is based upon experience and qualifications.What we are seeking are dedicated, team-oriented individuals to perform a wide range of law enforcement and crime prevention duties for the safety and protection of life and property in the New Sharon community. New Sharon Police Officers preserve peace, restore order, and serve the best interests of community safety. Officers regularly engage in problem solving, community education/outreach, critical thinking, and perform investigative work in preparation of arrests and criminal prosecution. A background check will be performed on all applicants.

You can pick up an application at New Sharon City hall located at 101 S. Main Street in New Sharon or print from our website at www.newsharoniowa.com. Applications and resumes are due in the city hall by Friday, December 20th, 2024 before noon.

City of New Sharon is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The CITY OF NEW SHARON is seeking a Part time Deputy Clerk. Deputy Clerk duties include: Customer service, payroll, budgets and reports, accounts receivable, licenses & permits, records management, data entry, answering phones, working with public and administrative support to the city clerk. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and learning G-Works software. Must be willing to work some evenings for council meetings if needed. Criminal Background checks will be performed prior to employment.

Applications can be picked up at New Sharon City Hall or downloaded from the City’s website at www.newsharoniowa.com. Applications can also be mailed to PO Box 507 New Sharon, IA 50207. Applications will be accepted until noon on December 19th, 2024.

Code of Ordinances
55.09 LEASHING

Any person owning a dog shall confine the same from running at large.

It is the duty of every person owning a dog to:

1. Confine the dog by good and sufficient means; or

2. Cause the dog to be under the control of a person competent to restrain and control the dog, either by leash, cord, chain or other similar restraint of sufficient strength and not more than six (6) feet in length; or

3. Properly restrain in a motor vehicle, or keep the dog in a veterinary hospital or registered kennel.

A muzzled dog shall not be deemed to have been restrained unless the above conditions are also met.

FY2025 BUDGET

2024 Annual Financial Report National Pollutant Discharge Small Business Grant APP

CODE of ORDINANCES 2021
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Updated Code of Ordinaces APPROVED: 03-Feb-2021
The Code of Ordinances of the City of New Sharon, Iowa were approved after a Public Hearing. The new Code of Ordinances can be viewed by clicking the image above, or by visiting the menu option Ordinances (Building Permit) on the launch page of this website.

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A copy of the June, 2014 audit report is available for review in the City Clerk’s office, in the Office of the Auditor of State and on the Auditor of the State’s website.
Audit Report

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City snow ordinances – read the PDF document of Ordinances relating to snow removal requirements; including your responsibility as a property owner along with those that maintain the properties of others.
Snow Ordinances

A copy of the 2017 Water Quality report is available for your review. Clicking on the icon will take you to the PDF report.
Water Quality

Cemetary Database Access

FULL-TIME POLICE OFFICER

FULL-TIME
POLICE OFFICER