All-class reunion draws in big crowd at Iowa Speedway

The people. It’s the reason why Jane Byer comes back to Newton every year for the all-class reunion of former Newton Senior High School students. Just like the other hundred-plus people that filled the hall at the Iowa Speedway Newton Club on Friday night. “Everybody’s friendly,” Byer said, recounti ... Read More »

Local News

2013 Jasper County Fair Queen and Princess crowned

More than a hundred Jasper County residents looked on during the selection ceremony on Saturday as the new fair queen and princess for Jasper County were selected and crowned. ... Read More »

Regional News

Iowa flood buyouts could cost millions extra

CEDAR RAPIDS (AP) — More than 100 victims of the 2008 Iowa floods could receive buyouts well above their property’s assessed value before the disaster struck.Those buyouts — s ... Read More »

Iowa cities bypass state to halt payday lenders

DES MOINES (AP) — Efforts to limit payday lenders in Iowa have repeatedly failed in the Legislature, but more cities are approving zoning changes that make it harder to open t ... Read More »

World News

2 found dead in area burned by Colo. wildfire

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Firefighters have at least temporarily battled to a “draw” with a fast-moving fire that has already killed two people and destroyed 379 homes, g ... Read More »

NJ town OKs boardwalk ban on saggy pants

WILDWOOD, N.J. (AP) — Hindsight will soon be punishable by a $25 fine in this Jersey Shore resort.Wildwood passed a law Wednesday night banning overly saggy pants on the board ... Read More »

Sports

Cardinals lose three games in weekend tournament

Whenever a new regime takes over, there is a period of adjustment. Whether it be new management at a restaurant, a new editor at a newspaper or in this case a new coach of a t ... Read More »

Lifestyle

‘Man of Steel’ has never been so appropriate

I grew up watching the old “Adventures of Superman” serials starring George Reeves — a native Iowan — on television (obviously in reruns).And, while TV back then was generally ... Read More »

Summer grilling isn't just for hamburgers anymore

Summer feels like it’s finally arrived! Many of us have already fired up the grill – it is the middle of June after all — but now that we’re feeling some summer heat, grilling ... Read More »

Dining

Summer grilling isn't just for hamburgers anymore

Summer feels like it’s finally arrived! Many of us have already fired up the grill – it is the middle of June after all — but now that we’re feeling some summer heat, grilling ... Read More »

Easy ways to freshen up warm-weather cuisine

When the weather is warm, many people are inspired to expand their culinary horizons and look for foods that are light, fresh and satisfying.Although warm-weather cooking may ... Read More »

Opinion

Soil, water conservation essential

With this past week being three years since devastating flooding across Iowa, and the fact that recent weather has again caused agonizing problems with folks across the state, ... Read More »

Global Wind Day: A homegrown celebration

You may not know it, but June 15th, people around the world are celebrating Global Wind Day. As Iowans, we have lots to celebrate because of the wind industry.This homegrown i ... Read More »

Community

JCARL meets Tuesday

The Jasper County Animal Rescue League and Humane Society will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at 5411 Liberty Ave, Newton, for its monthly board meeting. Anyone is invited to attend. ... Read More »

Immanuel Baptist to hose vacation Bible school

Are your kids ready to become secret agents or investigators? Then they won’t want to miss a minute of “Investigation Destination” vacation Bible school at Immanuel Baptist Ch ... Read More »

Obituaries

Timothy Dale Williams

Timothy Dale Williams, 61, of Brooklyn died Friday morning, June 7 at his home. Tim is survived by his wife Carol Kay; his mother Thelma Darlene Williams of Newton; two sons, ... Read More »

Dorothy L. (Wessel) Anspach

Dorothy L. (Wessel) Anspach, 83, of Newton died on Saturday, June 15, 2013, at her home in Newton.A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the First United Methodist ... Read More »

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