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Newton Cardinals cheer on their fellow students during The Big Game on April 19 at the high school gymnasium. The Big Game is played every year and is comprised of teams of special education students with the assistance of high school athletes. Dedicated student sections cheer on their peers alongside the pep band, cheerleaders and Pacesetters dance team.

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Indoor soccer teams compete in a tournament Sunday, March 10 at the Newton YMCA.

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Local veterans were honored during a Veterans Day ceremony Saturday, Nov. 11 at the American Legion Post 111 in Newton. In addition to a volley of rifle fire and the sounding of the Taps, speakers provided benedictions, offered words of encouragement and highlighted the services veterans do for their communities.

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Members of the 1/4-Inch Quilters quilting club prepare for the upcoming quilt auction, which is going to be held 6 p.m. Nov. 10, 2023, at the DMACC Newton Campus. The auction is a fundraiser for the Salvation Army in Newton.

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Newton High School celebrates homecoming with a parade and community pep rally on Sept. 28 in the town square.

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FrankFest attracted a number of businesses and organizations to create unique hot dog dishes for visitors to enjoy on Sept. 21 at Maytag Park. In addition to the Thanks with Franks Hot Dog Contest, this year's FrankFest also encouraged residents with four-legged friends to participate in the Strut Your Mutt Dog Show.

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Country Foodie Fest debuted Sept. 16 at Quarry Springs Park in Colfax. The event featured a number of live music performances paired with food trucks, who were offering unique eats and competing in a food competition.

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Bowlful of Blues returns for another amazing day of rockin' blues music on Sept. 3 at Maytag Park in Newton.

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The Newton Chamber of Commerce Fourth of July Parade featured about 100 participants who were greeted by a welcoming community in the downtown district.