County employees get 1.5 percent pay hike
By Blake Spurney Staff NEWTON—The Harvey County Board of Commissioners approved 1.5% raises for employees Tuesday morning, effective April 17. Commissioner Randy Hague……
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City commission working to deal with nuisance properties
By Adam Strunk The Newton City Commission gave the nod to move forward with tearing down one private property and cleaning up two……
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A new venture: Johnson becomes president, CEO of Prairie View
By Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NEWTON—Marcy Johnson recalls a time when she worked with a girl on the autism spectrum and her family,……
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Bethel’s Kearney has great experience at national meet
By Blake Spurney NORTH NEWTON – Bethel distance runner Arran Kearney became just the second men’s runner in school history to compete at the……
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Tim Boese joins USD-440 Board of Education
By Jared Janzen HALSTEAD—The Halstead-Bentley Board of Education has selected Tim Boese to be its newest member. He fills the seat vacated by Kevin……
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Halstead council hears concerns about high gas bills
By Emily Branson HALSTEAD—The Halstead City Council met Monday evening for the regular meeting and opened with concerns from citizens in regards to the……
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Bridgeman takes on dual role leading Halstead, Hesston community foundations
By Jared Janzen HESSTON—Ashley Bridgeman says she’s found her dream job now that she’s the new director of both the Halstead Community Foundation and……
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Sedgwick elementary students go gaga over new playground game
by Bill Bush SEDGWICK—The students at R.L. Wright Elementary School have a new favorite game to play at recess, and they have sophomore Gage……
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Halstead-Bentley schools lift face mask requirement
By Jared Janzen HALSTEAD—Students and staff in the Halstead-Bentley School District will no longer be required to wear face masks, starting Wednesday of this……
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District to hold hearing following complaint against mask policy action
The Newton School District will hold a hearing regarding a disciplinary action in relation to its mask policy. The hearing will take place Monday,……
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