‘It’s a passion’
Within the few days Jody Eaton will transition her role of general assistance director for Jasper County to her replacement Connie McQuiston…
‘How to Be an Antiracist’ study begins Tuesday in Newton
The Racial Harmony and Justice Working Group is offering a study of Ibram X. Kendi’s book “How to Be an Antiracist” over the course of six m…
Kiwanis collecting ink cartridges
The Newton Noon Kiwanis Club is currently collecting used laser and ink jet cartridges which are donated to the Children’s Cancer Connection…
2 students hurt in welding accident at college tech center
DAVENPORT — Two students were taken to a hospital for treatment after a welding accident at a community college facility in Davenport.
Landlord, boy’s father charged in fire that killed boy, 7
OSKALOOSA — An Oskaloosa landlord and the father of a 7-year-old boy killed in a house fire have pleaded not guilty to child endangerment an…
Sioux City mother: Daughter injured by viral online prank
SIOUX CITY — A Sioux City mother has complained to the local school board after she said her sixth-grade daughter suffered a broken arm and …
Driver pleads not guilty in Des Moines crash deaths of 2 men
DES MOINES — A man has pleaded not guilty to vehicular homicide in the crash deaths of two men in Des Moines.
‘Raise a fork for a great cause’
Folks are once again asked to “Raise a fork for a great cause” at the fourth annual Old Settlers Spaghetti Dinner. Set on the one every four…
Council approves IT tech hire
City staff will no longer have to use a contractor for IT services.Newton City Council unanimously v…
Double the opportunities for adventure at the Newton Public Library
The Newton Public Library has added another Adventure Pass that will allow for more families to take advantage of going to the Blank Park Zo…
Lawmakers plan hearings on arousal study at Iowa institution
DES MOINES (AP) — Iowa lawmakers plan to hold hearings to investigate problems that have surfaced at a state-run institution for people with…
