Newton Rec votes to up taxing authority
At its meeting Monday night, the Newton Recreation Commission approved increasing its taxing authority limit by 1 mill. The increase in authority does not……
Education
BOE: Strategic planning process moves forward
By Wendy Nugent Newton Now Newton USD 373’s strategic plan took one step forward Monday night as members were handed the plan’s draft. Giving……
Kauffman Museum turns in another successful Kansas Day celebration
Kansas Day at Bethel College?s Kauffman Museum has become a staple for the Newton area. Over the years, it?s grown to include talks, activities……
Local Bethel College students have cross-cultural learning experiences on trips
By Wendy Nugent Newton Now NORTH NEWTON?Stephanie Brown had a variety of feelings when she visited Buchenwald, a World War II concentration camp, during……
Pep Band scrambling to Bethel
By Reece Hiebert Special to Newton Now Bethel College wants to add some pep to their musical step. Coming next fall, Bethel will introduce……
Students provide free treats for teachers
By Wendy Nugent Newton Now Newton USD 373 staff and teachers might have thought they were seeing double during their professional day on Friday,……
Eye opener at board of education meeting
By Wendy Nugent Newton Now The first time Chisholm Middle School did Coffee @ the Curb, parents weren’t too sure what was going on…….
Resolutions come with New Year
By Wendy Nugent Newton Now The New Year is a time for new starts?a time to organize and a time to take stock of……
Newton school district launches ‘Let’s Talk,’ many make honors
By Wendy Nugent Newton Now There are hundreds, if not thousands, of people involved in USD 373, from the students, parents, and grandparents, to……
Bethel sees spectrum of events in 2015
Success, growth and tragedy marked 2015 at Bethel College. The board approved the college’s strategic plan on Oct. 9, and the plan has four……