The YMCA will be closed on Sunday and Monday in honor of Memorial Day.

We will open for business on Tuesday, May 28, at 5 a.m. with our new summer hours.

Summer hours will be 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Friday, 6 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday.

Have a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend!

Seventy athletes competed during the Newton YMCA/Edward Jones/HyVee Summer Daze Triathlon on Saturday, May 12.

Athletes from Central Iowa and around the country competed in a 300-meter swim, 18 mile bike ride and a 5K run starting at the Newton Y.

The overall winner is Kyle Keraus of Johnston…

The Newton YMCA fitness staff are excited to announce the addition of new classes to the Y's schedule.

Beginning May 22, an additional AquaZumba class on Tuesday nights at 5:30 p.m. This class is instructed by certified Zumba instructor Natalie Wells.

For Zumba lovers the YMCA is adding an additional land class on Wednesdays at noon at the YMCA. Instructed by Lariza Rethmeier, this class is a great day-time addition to the YMCA schedule beginning June 6.

For children,…

The newest edition of the Newton YMCA's activities guide is now available.

The guide has a new look featuring full color photos and glossy paper, to make it more user friendly for members and patrons. The 2012 summer activities guide includes…

Olympic Champion John Peterson will be visiting the Newton YMCA on May 5 to help kick off the annual Partner With Youth Campaign. Peterson won a silver medal in 1972 and a gold medal in 1976 for freestyle wrestling.

Today, Peterson travels the country sharing the importance of positive Christian values and the story of how he became an Olympic Gold Medal winner.

Peterson will be speaking at two events on May 5. The first for area middle and high school students at 2 p.m. May 5…

The Newton YMCA's pool heater has been repaired today. However, the water temperature is still cool.

Due to this the AFYAP class for today, Wednesday, has been cancelled. However the pool remains open.

Sorry for the inconvenience.

The Newton YMCA is sellling their skate ramp equipment. Bids are being accepted for the skate ramps -- hot box with rail, ramps and half pipe.

To make a bid send an email and contact information to newtoniowaymca@gmail.com

Click to the listing below to view…

Due to a Zumba training taking place at the Newton YMCA, there will be no land or water exercise classes on Saturday, April 7. Classes will resume on Monday, April 9.

Sorry for any inconvenience.

While fans of Kentucky were celebrating their win last weekend, three individuals in the YMCA's March Madness Contest have reason to celebrate too.

Barry Reynolds won first place, Cathy Tyson won second place and Grant Cook won third place. First place winner receives 6 months of free membership, second place receives a $50 gift card to HyVee and third place receives a free program from the YMCA!

Proceeds from the contest will help make improvements to the…

As Kentucky and Kansas prepare for the championship game, YMCA March Madness continues!

Below are the updated standings following the Final 4 games!

Good luck!!

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As a non-profit organization the YMCA depends on the generousity of the community, businesses and members to help it meet its needs.

The YMCA currently has a "wish list" to help improve the facility. On the wishlist are the following items (area of need, items needed, approximate cost for all):…

Due to popular demand, the Newton YMCA Arts Department has added a oil painting class to its schedule of art classes.

The class will meet from 4-5 p.m. April 19, 26, May 3 and 10 at the Newton YMCA's Y2 facility, and is open to individuals 8 and older.

Cost for the class is $30 for Y members adn $35 for non members. The class has a minimum enrollment of  three students. The YMCA will provide the supplies. Please register 1 week prior to class. This guarantees that we will have…

March Madness continues .... check out the YMCA contest standings as of March 26, 2012.

Newton YMCA will be sending 13 swimmers to the Minnesota Youth Athletic Services Regional Swim Meet in Minneapolis, Minn., on March 31 and April 1. …