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  • The Stevens Family trio to perform Sunday

    The First Assembly of God will host The Stevens Family trio in concert at 10:15 a.m. Sunday at the church, located at 1029 E. 19th St. N. in Newton.
    July 24, 2014 - 11:51 am

  • Sheriff addresses changes in service calls

    Effective June 1, the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office ceased responding to non-emergency calls in the county, but the department will continue to respo ...
    July 24, 2014 - 11:10 am

  • Main Street social hour tonight

    Newton Main Street will host a social hour from 5:30 to 7 p.m. tonight at the First Avenue Speakeasy in Newton. 
    July 24, 2014 - 11:10 am

  • Fair parade winners announced

    Jasper County Fair parade winners have been announced and are as follows:4-H and FFA FloatsFirst Pla ...
    July 24, 2014 - 11:09 am

  • Karaoke band tonight at Maytag Bowl

    Party! Party! — The Ultimate Karaoke Band will be performing everyone’s favorite songs at 7 p.m. tonight at Fred Maytag Bowl as part of the Maytag Par ...
    July 24, 2014 - 11:09 am

  • Jasper County Recorder's Office warns residents of scam

    The Jasper County Recorder’s Office is warning local residents to be cautious if they receive mail asking them for a copy of their deed and property a ...
    July 24, 2014 - 11:09 am

  • Two arrested in drug task force bust

    The Mid-Iowa Narcotics Enforcement Task Force arrested two Newton residents after executing a drug search warrant at 7:05 p.m. Wednesday at 1190 Rock ...
    July 24, 2014 - 11:07 am

  • Newton AKTION Club to host car wash

    The Newton AKTION Club is hosting a car wash from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in the Hy-Vee Gas parking lot, 1501 First Ave. E. in Newton.
    July 24, 2014 - 11:07 am

  • Newton man facing multiple drug charges

    A Newton man faces several drug charges following an investigation by the Mid-Iowa Narcotics Enforcement Task Force.
    July 24, 2014 - 11:08 am

  • Club Notes

    Kellogg Garden ClubThe Kellogg Garden Club plans a day long tour of the John 15 vineyard near Ralsto ...
    July 24, 2014 - 11:06 am

  • Former editor claims religious discrimination

    Former Newton Daily News Editor Bob Eschliman filed a complaint Wednesday against the newspaper, claiming he was fired because of his religious belief ...
    July 24, 2014 - 2:34 pm

  • Franchise fee hike could pave the way for street improvements

    The Newton city administrator is proposing a 5 percent increase on gas and electric bills as a possible revenue source for infrastructure and maintena ...
    July 23, 2014 - 12:04 pm

  • Teachers become students at REG

    Twelve middle school science teachers from central Iowa visited REG Newton on Tuesday to learn about the biodiesel process, future careers opportuniti ...
    July 23, 2014 - 12:18 pm

  • Club Notes

    DAR The Grinnell chapter of the Daughter’s of the American Revolution met July 12 at the home of Mel ...
    July 23, 2014 - 12:17 pm

  • A Fair Time

    Demi and Dakota Osborn of Newton tend to their animals after feeding them Tuesday afternoon at the Jasper County Fairgrounds. The sisters are members ...
    July 23, 2014 - 12:17 pm

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