Pool staying afloat: Thousands visit local attraction this summer
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now A boy posing as “Simon,” told a group of kids in the deep end of the Newton Municipal Swimming……
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Early practice: Band students work during summer on show music
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now They’re loud and they carry a tune and a beat. It just doesn’t seem like the start of school……
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Haydocks recognize Halstead as special place
By Jared Janzen HALSTEAD—The Halstead community and school system have been such a meaningful place to Gene and Sharon Haydock that it attracted them……
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Dorothy Hall finishes breakfast after 25 years
By Bill Bush SEDGWICK—Not everyone can fulfill a commitment for 25 years when they start at the age of 70. Dorothy Hall did just……
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Halstead teen learns about leadership, electricity, and friendship at camp
By Bill Bush HALSTEAD—Junior Katelyn Drake recently returned from Steamboat Springs, Colo., where she attended the Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp. Drake was one of……
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Camping it up: Railaires preparing for school year
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now The darkened hallway leading to the Newton High School choral room Tuesday morning echoed in sounds of “Boogie Woogie……
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Off to market: Harvey County fair wraps up Monday night with auction
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now Walton Willing Workers 4-H Club member Brylee Budde said every year she sheds a few tears after at least……
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Circle of life: 4-H’ers receive purple ribbons for food entries
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now Grace Budde’s 4-H project entries at the fair have her dealing with food in various forms, from cooking a……
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A family atmosphere: Opportunity Academy to start school Aug. 14
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now Save for the sounds of construction work, the fairly quiet halls of Opportunity Academy in Newton will give way……
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Going with the grain: Local business repairs furniture since 2005
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now Most places, there is wood in many forms, from the floor to the ceiling and outside—trees, furniture, home trim,……
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