The 2025 Greater Newton Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner is coming up on Saturday. The event will be held at 5 p.m. at the Iowa Speedway’s Newton Club. Hy-Vee in Newton will cater the dinner, and there will be drinks and live music.

Several awards will be handed out during the evening. The Key Award is presented to an individual or group for exceptional work on a specific community project or event within the past year. The Community Service Award recognizes an individual’s long term involvement in community betterment projects through activities such as church, civic, or community service.  One large business and one small business will receive a “Local Business Champion” award. The large business nominees are Walmart, Gregg Young Auto Group of Newton, and MCG-Mahaska Communication Group. The small business nominees are Eye Care Center of Newton, First Newton National Bank, and Ryan’s Tire and Auto.