Staff Directory
Town of Newell Mayor and Commissioners
Mayor Kenneth Wetz (2024)
-Commissioner Adams (2025) Public Safety and Commissioner President
-Commissioner Lorri Olson (2026) Utilities Commissioner, Museum rep and Library rep
-Commissioner Tennis (2026) Finance and Revenue Commissioner
-Commissioner Youngberg (2025) Public Works Commissioner and Ambulance rep
Town of Newell Finance Officer
Sheila Smith
Phone 605-456-2737
Finance Clerk Kendahl Wetz
Town of Newell Forman (Public Works)
Larry Parker
Phone 605-456-3919
Maintence Technician Verl Tifft
Town of Newell Bar & Liquor Store Manager
Barney Barnes
Phone 605-456-2611
Town of Newell Librarian
Lisa Wonderly
Phone 605-456-2179
Town of Newell Museum Curator
Linda Velder
Phone 605-456-1310
Custodian - Arlene Sundstrum
Butte County Sheriff’s Office
Phone 605-892-2737
Newell Volunteer Fire Department Chief - Verl Tifft
Newell Ambulance Director - Sherry Hocking
Web Administrator City of Newell