North Newton looks at raising police officer pay
byBy Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NEWTON—North Newton Police Chief Randy Jordan asked the city council to consider for its 2022 budget allowing him……
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SEAK and find: Peace Connections summer program provides fun for kids
byBy Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NEWTON—The only thing more popular on a hot summer day other than water possibly would be Kool-Aid or……
Haircuts and perms: Broadhurst opening barbershop in Newton
byBy Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NEWTON—Cody Broadhurst likes the relationships he forms with his clients. “I just enjoy being surrounded by people,” the……
Up, up and away: Westfalls enjoy scenery from the sky
byBy Wendy Nugent, HC Now NEWTON—Terri and Chip Westfall fly their aircraft so slow they’ve seen birds pass them in the air. “We’ve had……
Gone but not forgotten: Homes razed, moved for courthouse construction
byEditor’s note: This is the third article in a series called “Gone, but not Forgotten,” about buildings that are no longer standing in Newton…….
District reveals plan to spend $2.3 million in federal aid
byBy Blake Spurney NEWTON—USD-373 Superintendent Fred Van Ranken unveiled a plan for using $2.3 million in federal funding the district is receiving under the……
County, city parks flooded with high usage
byBy Blake Spurney Parks in Harvey County are getting an unprecedented usage this summer, as residents and visitors alike display an eagerness to enjoy……
New staff at Halstead City Hall eager to grow
byBy Jared Janzen HALSTEAD—After a breakneck pace their first few weeks on the job, things are starting to slip into a normal routine for……
Halstead Senior Center returning to normal with Johnson at helm
byBy Jared Janzen HALSTEAD—Life at the Halstead Senior Center is beginning to return to what is was before the pandemic struck more than a……
Demolition process begins on 204 Main
byBy Jared Janzen HALSTEAD—Workers from Sutherland Builders began demolition of 204 Main in Halstead this week. Midday Monday, Tim Sutherland said so far they……