Spanish-speaking preschool storytime starts at library
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now Sharon Cepeda wants to bring more people to the library and she’s found a way to do it. “Newton is……
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FFA selling pork chops, burgers at home football games
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now Bacon is called meat candy because of its wonderful salty, smoky, sweet taste, but it’s getting a run for its……
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Board of education takes next step in bond process
During its Monday night USD 373 Board of Education meeting, members present voted 6-0 with board member Toby Tyner not present at the time,……
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Four-legged faculty: Therapy dog a comforting presence at high school
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now Peach laid peacefully at Tad Remsberg’s feet on Friday morning, while he took roll for his Newton High School……
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Pep rally downtown gets community excited
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now Friends, family and spectators stood downtown in a semi-circle on Wednesday night, cheering the introduction of Newton High School fall……
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Growing curriculum: High school adds Ag Career Academy
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now The ag biology class was going to the dogs at Newton High School on Thursday—literally. The class made dog……
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Advisory board, school district suss out bond priorities
By Adam Strunk After two hours, a group of community members and the Newton Board of Education had set their top five priorities for……
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An eye on students: Salmans new resource officer at high school
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now Newton Police Officer Brian Salmans believes his role as the Newton High School resource officer is to deal with criminal……
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Myers asks school board to extend three-party agreement to help pay for pool, other athletic facilities
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now Newton City Manager Bob Myers asked the local school board to extend the cooperative agreement between the Newton School District,……
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Bethel College looks forward to new academic year
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now With the first day of classes not too far way, Bethel College is gearing up for another academic year with……
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