Dog Leash Requirement

When walking your dog, please clean up after your pet.

FY2023 BUDGET

2021 Annual Financial ReportNational Pollutant DischargeSmall Business Grant APP

Code of ORDINANCES
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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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

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NEW SHARON TRICK OR TREAT WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY OCTOBER 31st FROM 6:00 P.M.- 8:00 P.M.
NEW SHARON TRICK OR TREAT WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY OCTOBER 31st FROM 6:00 P.M.- 8:00 P.M.

Help Wanted


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.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively. – Excellent written and verbal communication skills. – Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record keeping. – Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Must be willing to work some evenings for council meetings if needed. Starting wage $15.00 per hour.

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 October 17, 2023.

If you are a highly organized individual with excellent customer service skills and the ability to coordinate projects effectively, we encourage you to apply for the position of Deputy City Clerk. Join our team and contribute to the efficient operation of our city government.

Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Applications can also be picked up at City Hall 101 S. Main, New Sharon, IA.

Application here -

Snow Removal Bids

**NOTICE**

The City of New Sharon will be taking bids
For snow removal at the following locations:

City Hall and 105 S. Main

City Park and Park Building

Library

Sidewalk East of Friends Cemetery

East Market Bridge Sidewalk

Veterans Memorial

Fire Station Sidewalks

If interested, bid sheets can be picked up at City Hall
Bids must be turned in by October 17th at noon
Bids will be awarded at the October 18th council meeting

Snow Removal Bids

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New Website (2023)
Cemetary Database Access

Cemetary Database
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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2014 Audit Results

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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snowordinance

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

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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