Fair shot or long shot?
As soon as Montana Gov. Steve Bullock signed the last bill of the year compiled by his home state legislators, he officially announced his b…
Vernon hosts annual sales meeting
The Vernon Company, top 40 ASI Distributor, hosted its annual national sales meeting April 15-17 at Paradise Point Resort in San Diego, Cali…
Doctor? Scientist? Researcher? Cochran eyes all of the above
From a fairly young age, University of Iowa graduate Jesse Cochran wanted to be a doctor. The Newton native was curious about how the human …
Fifth annual Morel Festival draws biggest crowd yet
Neither wind nor rain, lightning or thunder could dampen the spirits at the Morel Festival in Mingo. Large crowds gathered to taste the loca…
Boat ramp closed at Lake Red Rock
The South Overlook boat ramp at Lake Red Rock is closed until further notice due to high water. The portion of the Volksweg Trail around the…
Peace Poster Contest winners
The Newton Lions Club sponsored the International Lions Club’s annual Peace Poster Contest for local fifth grade student. This year’s theme …
Honoring our officers
Behind all those local law enforcement officers who gathered on the Jasper County Courthouse lawn for the Peace Officers Memorial Day ceremo…
NCSD board to vote on turf replacement at H.A. Lynn Stadium
Worn-out turf at the H.A. Lynn Stadium is expected to be replaced following a positive vote outcome from the Newton Community School Distric…
NHDC organizes open house and tours of new housing in town
To showcase the town’s growing housing stock, the Newton Housing Development Corporation has organized an open house and tour of several New…
Council to decide height restrictions near exit 168
City council members will host a public hearing during their meeting Monday evening to determine whether to substantially increase height re…
Click it to win
Grab your computer, smartphone or tablet and get clicking for Goldie’s Ice Cream Shoppe’s Breaded Pork Tenderloin. As a part of the USA Toda…
