October 17, 2025

KOC donates to special education

Bruce Corlew, Deputy Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus, presents Robyn Friedman, Newton Community Schools Board President with a $1,350 check.

The Knights of Columbus Council 2663 donated $1,350 to the Newton Community School District’s Special Education Department at the Newton School Board Meeting Oct. 13. Annually, the Knights host a fundraising event to raise money for the Special Education Department and for Iowa Special Olympics. Of the funds raised, 90 percent goes to Newton School’s special education department and 10 percent goes to the Iowa Special Olympics.