New NHS cross country head coach believes in mind, health care
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now It’s a place where long-distance runners like to be. Not a physical place, but a comfortable place, a comfortable……
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NHS swimmers talk about their love of the sport
Editor’s note: This interview was done last week before all schools were called off for the rest of the semester. We decided to print……
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Halstead’s 2OT state win overshadowed by cancellation of tourney
By Jared Janzen HALSTEAD—The Halstead girls first-ever appearance in at state basketball turned out to be a roller coaster of a game. Behind for……
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Hiking a fundraiser: NHS baseball team collecting shoes for pitching machine
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now The Newton High School baseball team is putting their best feet forward, as they’re conducting a shoe drive to……
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Enjoying the team: High school swimmers like camaraderie
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now Parents, grandparents and others gathered in the Newton High School parking lot on Thursday afternoon to send the Newton……
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Cheer and Dance are year-round activities
by Bill Bush SEDGWICK—The end of the basketball season also signals the end of the 2019-2020 SHS cheerleader squad and dance teams. The two……
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Hitting the slope: People slide down Centennial hill
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now Sixth-graders James Stutey and John Mick have been friends for a long time, ever since they were babies. Stutey……
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Pep in their step: NHS band keeps things lively
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now They get the crowd going and their music can inspire an energy that gets the players to maybe try……
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Fans have small Chiefs parade on Saturday
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now Newton business owner Mark “Luck” Rodriguez thinks maybe getting out his autographed poster of former Chiefs player Derrick Thomas……
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In a pickle: Newton Rec has first-ever Newton Business Games
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now Kenny Loggins sang refrains of “Danger Zone” in the background while six teams took part in the Newton Business……
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