January 04, 2026

Newton American Legion holds flag retirement ceremony

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Members of the Newton American Legion Post 111 and others held a flag retirement ceremony at Newton Union Cemetery Wednesday to retire a flag that had been flying at the Newton VFW. The ceremony concluded with the burning of the retired flag. (Dustin Teays)

Members of the Newton American Legion Post 111 and others held a flag retirement ceremony at Newton Union Cemetery Wednesday, June 17 to retire a flag that had been flying at the Newton VFW. The ceremony concluded with the burning of the retired flag.