Time to talk bond issue
If bond issue discussions aren’t happening soon with the Newton School Board, they need to be. USD-373 is at risk of falling behind not……
Editorials
Who watches the watchmen?
This week we wrote about a massive increase in mounted camera surveillance of drivers several local police departments are undertaking. Using new technology can……
TEFFI should be viewed as benefit, not revenue stream
It’s hard to overstate how much of a windfall TEFFI funds and the new laws allowing for it will be for the Hesston……
Partisan politics will axe ‘Axe the Tax’
An idea should be considered for its merits, not its political timing and relevance. Removing food sales tax has been one we’ve advocated for……
Land bank a positive move for Newton City
The City of Newton will join other Harvey County cities such as Hesston and Halstead in establishing a land bank, and we expect……
Kansans out in the cold for coming winter
Winter approaches, and we’re on our own this year to make sure we don’t get left out in the cold. You’re going to want……
A good first date, but now let’s get to know each other
Economic development, in some sense, is like dating. A location and a company get to know each other a bit to see if they’re……
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……
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……
Now is a time for soul searching and understanding
We don’t have the ease or luxury of radicalization if we want to live in a community that guarantees we are treated with……