School Board approves budget, discusses student rights
byBy Adam Strunk At its Monday meeting the Newton Public Schools Board of Education gave the final vote on a 2016 budget that……
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Cat colonies dominate City Commission discussion
byThe cat colonies of Newton drew the crowd to the Newton City Commission’s Monday night meeting.? Kevin Stubbs, executive director of Caring Hands Humane……
Future Crime: NPD has powerful tool but lacks manpower
byIn a dim room surrounded by antique pistols, plush chairs, a gas canister launcher and an ancient grenade sits Agatha. Agatha provides the brains……
Senator visits Newton, navigates packed house
byA boisterous crowd spilled into the hallway. At times debate broke out between audience members, drowning out remarks from the featured speaker. U.S. Sen…….
‘Triple Play’: Former Newton resident serves as governor for several days
byAlthough he rests quietly in Greenwood Cemetery, the history behind former Newton resident John Berridge McCuish is anything but subdued. In 1957, McCuish was……
County commission asked to cooperate with the city, talks airport, juvenile corrections
byCan’t you all just get along? That was the sentiment of Laurie Hartke of Newton, who addressed the Board of Harvey County Commissioners at……
Senator visits Newton, navigates packed house
byA boisterous crowd spilled into the hallway. At times debate broke out between audience members members, drowning out remarks from the featured speaker. U.S…….
Health insurance rate hikes loom at county level
byIf you’re looking for a used rock crusher, Harvey County could have a deal for you. While the two-and-a-half hour weekly Board of Harvey……
Former Newton resident serves as governor for several days
byAlthough he rests quietly in Greenwood Cemetery, the history behind former Newton resident John Berridge McCuish is anything but subdued. In 1957, McCuish was……