Rematch set for Newton vs. Newton

Back for a second year, the Newton vs. Newton challenge will once again pit Newton, Iowa against Newton, Kan. in a series of competitions to prove once again who reigns supreme.

The second annual competition begins Oct. 12 and runs through Oct. 23. The list of challenges will be announced on Monday at 8 a.m. on gettoknownewton.com as well as through the city’s social media sites.

Last year, Newton, Iowa was victorious, winning four of the five challenges. For the most popular Newton, Iowa gained 601 new likes on Facebook while Kansas added 448. Iowa was also victorious in the cutest pet contest. It had 289 photos submitted to Kansas’ 167 during the challenge.

Kansas took the prize for the Newton with the most school pride, showcasing 284 people wearing the “Black and Gold” for Railer Pride while 167 Iowans proudly displayed their “Red Pride.” Iowa was back on top for the fittest Newton with 112 people participating in the one mile community walk to Kansas’s 80 people.

Like Newton, Iowa, Newton, Kan. is located near the center of the state, near metropolitan area Wichita, similar to Newton, Iowa’s location near Des Moines. Newton, Kan. does have the numbers advantage with a population of 19,000 compared to Newton, Iowa’s 15,000.

Contact Jamee A. Pierson at 641-792-3121 ext. 6534 or jpierson@newtondailynews.com