City getting parks ready for spring/summer
By Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NEWTON—Newton Parks Department employees Tyler Schmidt and Bryan Esau were busy Thursday getting the Spring Lake Splash Park……
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Legislators consider action following energy crisis
By Adam Strunk State legislators say they’re hearing from worried constituents about natural gas bills and doing what they can. “My phone, my emails……
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Natural gas prices imperiling local governments
By Blake Spurney Staff NEWTON – Prolonged freezing temperatures created not only a natural disaster, but also an energy crisis that resulted in natural……
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Torline announces retirement as North Newton administrator
By Wendy Nugent, HC Now NORTH NEWTON—North Newton City Administrator John Torline unceremoniously mentioned his official March 31 retirement date during the Monday night……
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City talks about helping with sidewalks and tree limbs
By Adam Strunk The city of Newton Commission discussed initiating two programs to use city funds to help property owners bring trees and sidewalks……
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North Newton police chief defends his department
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now NORTH NEWTON—North Newton Police Chief Randy Jordan addressed the town council during its regular monthly Monday night meeting about……
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McGinn hopes to bring back civility to Senate, should Senate GOP choose her
By Adam Strunk Carolyn McGinn plans to bring civility and productivity back to the Kansas Senate. The long-time state senator for Harvey County announced……
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Company begs Newton to keep it out of North Newton
By Adam Strunk NEWTON—Prestressed Concrete really doesn’t want to be a part of North Newton That was the message of plant manager Chris Goevert,……
Read MoreCity asks school district to sign off on pool
By Adam Strunk NEWTON—Newton City Commission approved making an official request to the Newton School Board and Newton Recreation Commission: put more money into……
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County on fast track to spend CARES Act funds
By Blake Spurney Harvey County Now Staff The Board of Harvey County Commission on Tuesday approved spending about $280,000 on items after waiving……
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