New year leads to weight loss work
By Wendy Nugent Newton Now I’ve realized that moving at the first of the year is a great time to move, at least, if……
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City should take guess work out of incentives
In a work session, the city of Newton laid out priorities for the upcoming year and one of those included establishing criteria for economic……
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America diminished with loss of Roadkill
The Roadkill Cafe had a name worthy of merchandising and a name that drove the imagination of an eight-year-old wild. I’d imagine some employee,……
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Cat could have better music taste
So I’m stuck listening to modern country music in the house. I like country music. The good kind. The Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, Kris……
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Keep legislators working toward solutions
By Adam Strunk After years of problems, attempts at fixing those problems and small solutions, Kansas will begin a legislative session with a chance……
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No need to be king of the slop trough
“Cast not your pearls before the swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.” Or to paraphrase Matthew,……
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City needs more housing starts
Bring on the rooftops. The Harvey County unemployment rate dropped as low as 2.8 percent in September. Recently, industry in the area has announced……
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Making legendary New Year’s resolution
Years ago, there was a standing joke I shared with my best friend when it came to New Year’s resolutions. During the ensuing trip……
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Kemper, city negotiations benefit Newton
Everywhere you look in Newton, there’s a request for increased city spending. Various groups discuss the city needs for a police station remodel or……
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On speaking correctly
Don’t be a jerk. Usually, I end that sentiment with a more colorful word, but I used “jerk,” instead. Parents don’t like their children……
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