State Treasurer Roby Smith is celebrating 529 Day with the College Savings Iowa 529 plan by giving away a $1,000 account contribution.

Newton head boys golf coach and math teacher finds success and overlap in both roles

Damage was relatively contained to 2-mile stretch east of Monroe, but thankfully no displacements

Bank teller alerted authorities after seeing man enter damaged downtown building less than a block away

High school teacher has given Newton Cardinals a place they can call home

Newton Municipal Band opens this year’s series of Summer Concerts in the Park May 30. New members to the band are welcome.

WEST Academy students thrive in one of the most universally hated school subjects thanks to this teacher

Jasper County Emergency Management's new AKC Reunite Trailer will be with Midland Prairie Veterinary Services from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 8 in Colfax. The first 25 animals to visit get a free Reunite microchip. There will also be dogs from the Midland Prairie Crisis Canines a

Do you love true crime? Join the Gory Stories Book Club at the Newton Public Library.