Historic ‘Old Mill’ in Lynnville open for public tours this summerThe historic Wagaman Mill in Lynnville is open to visitors this summer. The “Old Mill” is a historic landmark of Jasper County, and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The mill was built on the North Skunk River in Lynnville in 1848. It can be reached by going south off Interstate 80 at exit 179. Iowa Public Radio to cut nine positions in reorganizationIOWA CITY (MCT) — Iowa Public Radio will cut nine positions this fiscal year in a reorganization aimed at saving money. Job losses rise in June, ending months of improvementWASHINGTON (MCT) — Worse-than-expected unemployment numbers and an uptick in the jobless rate renewed fears Thursday that the U.S. economy remains very fragile and recovery is elusive. Weekend activities planned at Red RockLake Red Rock will host a variety of activities over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, including:
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Adopt-A-HighwayNewton Rotary members spent an evening last month cleaning a portion of Highway 6 between Newton and Kellogg. The club is a participant in the Adopt-A ... Iowa Public Radio to cut nine positions in reorganizationIOWA CITY (MCT) — Iowa Public Radio will cut nine positions this fiscal year in a reorganization aimed at saving money. Job losses rise in June, ending months of improvementWASHINGTON (MCT) — Worse-than-expected unemployment numbers and an uptick in the jobless rate renewed fears Thursday that the U.S. economy remains ver ... Sports
Cardiac Cards rally, now all alone in firstPELLA — The Newton softball team has grown accustomed to playing extra-inning games on the road in conference play. Fifth annual Cardinal golf tourney set for Aug. 2The fifth annual Newton Cardinal Golf Tournament will be Sunday, Aug. 2, at Westwood Golf Course. Opinion
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