Digging in the dirt: Newly hired Chisholm teacher cares for prairie plants
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now NEWTON—The yellow wildflowers were a complimentary contrast to the clear medium-blue sky on Monday afternoon as Chisholm Middle School……
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Horst grows gardening hobby
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now NEWTON—As a retired pharmacist, Ken Horst knows the importance of Vitamin D and how it can enhance mood, which……
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New NHS cross country head coach believes in mind, health care
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now It’s a place where long-distance runners like to be. Not a physical place, but a comfortable place, a comfortable……
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Local home-based business not affected by COVID-19
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now NEWTON—Most women enjoy wearing jewelry. It can perk up an outfit or add a finishing touch to a night……
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‘Nothing will just get handed to you’: Aboite earns military honor
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now Ana Aboite’s favorite gun to shoot is the 50-caliber machine gun. Seems a little unusual for a dainty young……
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New Sno Shack owners keeping Halstead cool
By Jared Janzen HALSTEAD—One thing, at least, that kids in Halstead don’t have to worry about missing out on this summer is their favorite……
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Voth sisters’ artwork now on display at Goessel museum
GOESSEL—Some artists use paint. Others use charcoal or pastels. But twin sisters Marie and Martha Voth are best known for working in wheat. Using……
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Sweet treats: Youth task force delivers cookies downtown
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now Most people, when presented with a plate full of freshly baked cookies, smile and say, “Thanks.” They might have……
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A century of life: Gertrude Olson honored with concert
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now NEWTON—The clouds parted and the sun shined around 2 p.m., Sunday, just before the small concert on Gertrude Olson’s……
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Kasitz remembered as kind, devout Christian, gardening lover
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now NEWTON—Harry Kasitz flourished in his garden about as well as his plants did. During the years, Kasitz earned numerous……
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