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The National School Lunch Act, signed by President Harry Truman in 1946, established the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). This federally assisted meal program operates in public and nonprofit private schools and residential child care institutions, providing nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to children each school day.
Families in the Newton Community School District can now easily apply online for free or reduced-price meals via the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. The application process is quick and can be completed in minutes. Find a step by step graphic here.
2025 - 2026 Free and Reduced Applications will be available in the following ways (as of July 25, 2025):
Completed applications can be turned in at any school office, or emailed to Julie Miller, Food Service Supervisor at millerj@newtoncsd.org
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Nascar track
Displays of public art & sculpture
Whether you’re raising a family, starting a business or building a home — you’ll want to get to know Newton. Our community vision statement is “Newton Shines Bright: Newton is a progressive, family friendly community, a shining star of Central Iowa, and a place to call home.”