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Setting the Pace

Blues artist Bob Pace kicked off the Blues Under the Blue Roof music series at the Newton Public Library Monday evening to a packed house of nearly 70 fans. Pace was accompanied by Neil Stoffregen on keyboards. Next up: Bryce Janey, set for 6:30 p.m. Feb. 13. All concerts are free to the public.John ... Read More »

MAT students compete in Indianola

The Marshalltown Area Tumbling/Trampoline team traveled to Indianola on Jan. 7 and 8 to compete at a USTA/AAU invitational meet.

Newton FFA visits Capitol

On Monday, Jan. 30, several Newton FFA students visited the Iowa State Capitol. Pictured are Newton FFA instructor James Horn and students Nathan Lenz, Kole Wilson, Brady Van

Thoma headed to state after district meet

ALTOONA — First came the physical part. Then came the waiting game.

Nation & World

Messy caucuses in Iowa, Nevada raise questions

LAS VEGAS (AP) — After back-to-back fiascos in Nevada and Iowa, the term “caucus” may be on its way to becoming a bad word in the GOP lexicon.Those troubled contests cast a sh ... Read More »

Komen official quits following Planned Parenthood dispute

ATLANTA (AP) — A high-ranking official resigned today from the Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast-cancer charity after a dispute over whether the group should give funding to ... Read More »

State

Ice conditions unsafe in state

The record setting warm spell over much of Iowa has eliminated ice fishing over the southern two-thirds of the state and is stressing ice quality on many of the northern lakes ... Read More »

Two charged 
in store fight

DES MOINES (AP) — Two women face several charges for allegedly attacking employees during a shoplifting incident at a grocery store in Des Moines.Police say several workers we ... Read More »

Community

It’s Your Government

Newton Park Board When: Noon FridayWhere: Newton City Hall Council ChambersAgenda: Woodland Park disc golf course, accommodations for the Bowlful of Blues, fireworks, golf car ... Read More »

Hip Hop Hustle at Newton YMCA

Hip Hop Hustle, a dance exercise class, meets from 7:20 to 8:05 p.m. Mondays and 4:45 to 5:15 p.m. Thursdays at the Newton YMCA.The class is aimed at individuals 18 and older ... Read More »

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