Colorful changes: Local mural group to start next project
By Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NEWTON—Images that come to mind when people think about Newton include the newly named Newton flag symbol, the…
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Fun to see sports back: Rec league soccer up and running
By Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NEWTON—There’s usually differences in rec league and major league games. In the case of soccer, the difference was…
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The ‘reel’ deal: Catfish Steve looking to scale rod and reel repair, bait business
By Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NEWTON—His name is Steve Herbison. But friends know him by a different moniker. “Most people just call me…
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The beat goes on: Newton resident plays music in Centennial
By Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NEWTON—Color was everywhere on Sunday afternoon as the warm late-winter breeze carried the tunes Ray Prieba played on…
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Deadly intersection: Lives changed following accidents
By Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NEWTON—Three lives became intertwined at a tragic accident scene years apart—one little girl who was killed, a woman…
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Community turns out to honor Minkevitch
By Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NEWTON— Harvey County Communications Shift Supervisor Monica Leonard’s voice choked up a little when giving Sgt. Levi Minkevitch’s…
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Saving lives: Local fire/EMS department does ice rescue training
By Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NEWTON—Newton firefighters enjoyed themselves on the ice last week, as they took part in ice rescue training on…
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Tasty Treats: Emily Ray opens online bakery: Railer Sweet Shoppe
By Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NEWTON—Newton resident Emily Ray baked with her grandfather when she was young, and he showed her the passion…
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Newton woman needing help after blaze
By Wendy Nugent, Harvey County Now NEWTON—Newton High School 2019 graduate Kellie May stood in front of her former residence Thursday night, sobbing while…
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Cows and hogs: Road most likely named after livestock business
Editor’s note: This is a continuation of a series in Harvey County Now about streets in Newton and who or what they were named…
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