Two arrested following short manhunt in Newton
Newton Now staff Newton police took two people into custody following a short chase and manhunt Friday afternoon. According to Newton Director of Communications…
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Parade of Lights 2019
The Newton Lions Club put on the 2019 Parade of Lights, drawing an estimated 2,500 and one of the largest parade line ups in…
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Moxie owners looking for buyer
By Adam Strunk Moxie Grill and Brew Pub is for sale. The announcement came on the restaurant and bars’ social media page, last weekend….
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New library site recommended
If there’s going to be a new library, it should be built at the site it currently occupies. HBM Architects made that recommendation to…
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County change could shake up city recycling
In a few months, city recyclable loads will need to be clean when at the transfer station, or the city will bear the consequences….
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$ 7 million grant awarded to Newton City-County Airport
Sen. Moran announces AIP Grant for Newton City-County Airport For Newton Now The Newton City-County Airport will receive a $7.178 million airport improvement grant…
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Fundraiser to open homes and ears for local student musicians
For Newton Now Area residents will get the chance to tour area homes and listen to local musicians as part of a fundraising effort…
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City manager help wanted ad posted
By Adam Strunk Looking to make at least $135,000 a year? The job could be yours if you could convince the city to hire…
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Reporting systems examined as even more accounts surface
By Blake Spurney Newton Now This week, four more people—including former Bethel students—came forward to North Newton Police with reports of incidents involving Ted…
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Dry county, high winds lead to fire concerns
By Adam Strunk Despite record rainfall totals through most of the year, Harvey County is now facing fire dangers, due, in part, to a…
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