Census numbers indicate challenge, not warning
byThe Harvey County census numbers might not have been what we were looking for, but they could have been a lot worse, and they……
Opinion
You’re never too old for swimming pool slides
byMy goal next week is to use the new Newton city pool before it gets inaugurated by people of all ages who decide to……
Newton moves closer to rail hub, no thanks to Kansas senators
byWe’ve written a good number of editorials about the exciting prospect of Newton becoming a passenger rail hub. The hope took a step forward……
Helping others is the right thing to do
byBy Wendy Nugent, HC Now Doing the next right thing is what I strive for in life, but I don’t always accomplish that. I’m……
A good first date, but now let’s get to know each other
byEconomic development, in some sense, is like dating. A location and a company get to know each other a bit to see if they’re……
Sometimes a window can be too clean
byKer-thunk. The talking in the restaurant stopped. I felt all eyes crawling upon me as I stood there confused just staring forward. The open……
Keep the music flowing like Dennis did
byBy Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now I’m sitting here at my home computer a little teary-eyed looking at a photo of Dennis Buell that……
Agricultural communities’ good vaccination rates don’t surprise me
byAt my parents’ farm, there are dozens of hats. My dad collected them over a lifetime. Machine parts companies, co-ops, ag companies, vehicle……
Goodbye snazzy sneakers
byBy Adam Strunk I’ve hit the age of sensible shoes. Part of me is proud of my practicality. Part mourns another piece of lost……
Talk to friends, family about getting vaccinated
bySo 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……