Agricultural communities’ good vaccination rates don’t surprise me
At my parents’ farm, there are dozens of hats. My dad collected them over a lifetime. Machine parts companies, co-ops, ag companies, vehicle……
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Goodbye snazzy sneakers
By Adam Strunk I’ve hit the age of sensible shoes. Part of me is proud of my practicality. Part mourns another piece of lost……
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Talk to friends, family about getting vaccinated
So many of you have proudly gotten vaccinated. It’s a good feeling to know you’re much safer from the COVID-19 virus that’s plagued……
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COVID-19 leaving us all out in the cold
By Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now My oldest son, Rodger, and I did something we haven’t done in quite a while this past weekend:……
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Mice battle might be over
By Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now I spent most of a recent Sunday reclaiming my home. Reclaiming it from the rodents who had gradually……
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We’re all broken pots
We, as a society, throw stuff away. A lot. Glass breaks? Chuck it out. Chair wobbles? Chuck it out. Refrigerator not running? Newton bulky……
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Welcome to my home, Ben and Socrates
By Wendy Nugent, HC Now If you’ve ever wondered where mice go in the fall and winter, wonder no more. They come to my……
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The town that cried Freddy’s was right for once
Well, I got to check something off my list. I broke the biggest story of 2020: Newton will be getting a Freddy’s. The achievement……
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Christmas a time for sacrifice and hope
We hope a good many of you had a chance to witness the display set up by the Newton Fire/EMS department on Main Street……
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Be the light
I have found myself bummed that the Newton Parade of Lights was canceled. Last year I wrote in amazement at the display as something……
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