Emergency: 911 Non-Emergency: 712-749-2525 Newell Police Department Office: 712-272-0000   Chief of Police: Wayne Westergaard Dog Licenses:All dogs over the age of six months needs to be licensed in the City of Newell. Tags can be purchased at City Hall and cost $7.50 and are due every two years. Proof of rabies certificates are required and must be current.