We must eventually cure the culture of fear
In the last few days, a flurry of information went out on our website, on social media, on parents’ e-mails and phones, warning of……
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Forfeitures should continue to be a tool, not a crutch
Sheriff Chad Gay thinks that to ensure the safety of law enforcement, Harvey County needs to purchase a $295,000 ballistic proof troop transport vehicle……
Read MoreState responsible for mental health
The state needs more beds at its mental institutions and the state needs more funding for mental health care. A tour offered by Val……
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If allowed, group could create workable bond plan
If the district is going to create a bond worth passing, its community vision team and its school board need more time and better……
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CVT, BOE must not squander good start
So another school bond begins to take shape. Its success depends on how deftly the Newton board of educators and its community vision board……
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Readers deserve our gratitude and recognition
This week, we celebrate our three year anniversary and will soon embark on edition one of Newton Now’s Volume 4. As is our annual……
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Call your city commissioner about the budget
If you’re upset about proposed property tax increases in Newton, call your city commissioner. The majority of the commissioners literally said that they might……
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Wichita water plan sucks too much
The one thing worse than failing to provide public input, is pretending to provide public input. That’s exactly what the state of Kansas and……
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City tax increase proposals deserve harder look by commission
As has been the case every year since we’ve been a paper, the city is making the case for why it will not function……
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A goodbye to a go-cart
Straddling the ridged-framed blue go-cart, my 18-year-old son, Brett tried to find a comfortable spot on the seat. Having driven the cart since he……
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