Sports complex committee answers important questions
The Newton Sports Complex Exploration Committee talked about a myriad of topics at their meeting Monday night. The goal of the committee is to……
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Topeka is letting the ignorance win
At one time, I would have agreed with Nelson Mandela?s thought that ?education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change……
Sports complex committee answers important questions
The Newton Sports Complex Exploration Committee talked about a myriad of topics at their meeting Monday night. The goal of the committee is to……
FEMA coming to Harvey County
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be meeting with entities throughout the Harvey County this week to discuss disaster payments for flooding that occurred……
Enrollment up in USD 373
Enrollment increased in Newton USD 373 for the 2015-16 school year. ?Overall, if we compare last year to this year at the same……
School Board approves budget, discusses student rights
By Adam Strunk At its Monday meeting the Newton Public Schools Board of Education gave the final vote on a 2016 budget that……
Cat colonies dominate City Commission discussion
The 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
In 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
A 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
Although he rests quietly in Greenwood Cemetery, the history behind former Newton resident John Berridge McCuish is anything but subdued. In 1957, McCuish was……