July 05, 2025

One of Newton’s best kept secrets

There is a wonderful little gift shop in Newton that is not familiar to many. It has a great selection of gifts and the prices are phenomenal. Having owned and operated Nollen’s Balcony Gift Shop for many decades, I know a good gift shop when I see one.

This gift shop is nonprofit and is run by the Skiff Medical Center Auxiliary. The proceeds from the shop are used to create scholarships for young people pursuing a career in the medical field as well as contributing to various needs for the hospital. Located in Skiff Medical Center in Newton the Skiff Medical Center Auxiliary Gift Shop is a good place to get started on that holiday gift list. The friendly staff comprised of auxiliary volunteers take great pride in the exceptional selection made all the better by the reasonable pricing.

Baby gifts and clothing, home décor, jewelry, scarves, watches and purses as well as women’s fashion, there is even a fun assortment of Iowa Hawkeyes and Iowa Cyclones novelties available.

So, now the secret is out and you will want to check out the Skiff Medical Center Auxiliary Gift shop the next time you are in the mood to do some serious shopping. While you are there ask about becoming a Skiff Medical Center Auxiliary member.

Linda Van Elsen

Newton