Newton to consider housing incentives
By Adam Stsrunk, Newton Now At its upcoming meeting, the City of Newton will consider a possible incentive program to set aside $100,000 in…
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North Newton police officers learn forensic interviewing technique
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now Crime victims can’t always remember details of what happened to them, details that might help law-enforcement officers solve a crime,……
North Newton residents now can get leak credits
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now NORTH NEWTON—North Newton City Administrator John Torline told council members on Monday night one resident had a huge water bill……
‘Rain, sleet, snow or hail’: Local post office shines during holiday season
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now Although postal carrier Andrew Kaldenbach offered a cold handshake, his intentions when delivering mail are warm, as is the twinkle……
How to save a life: Local Fire/EMS Department gets advanced stroke training
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now On a recent Sunday, a Newton resident had a life-threatening stroke, which caused him to lose control of his left……
‘World needs more humanity’: Deputy gives man ride to get job
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now When looking into James “Jimbo” Turner’s soulful eyes, there’s depth, there. There’s a desire to get on with his life;……
Schroeder, Pope excavate for awards in ‘roadeo’
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now No one roped a calf, bulls weren’t ridden and there probably were no prairie war cries of “Yee haw!”……
Sales tax figures take big hit
By Blake Spurney, Newton Now Sales tax receipts for August in Harvey County came in at their lowest level since 2013 at $374,702. Finance……
County includes 670 on delinquent tax list
By Adam Strunk The County recently published its list of delinquent taxes for 2017, which included approximately 670 properties spread throughout the county. The……
Taxes waived as Newton company expands
By Adam Strunk A Newton company will soon build an additional 70,000 feet of warehouse space and make a $3.25 million capital investment in……