Union calls for increased mitigation efforts in state correctional facilities
The growing concern surrounding COVID-19 outbreaks in Iowa’s correctional facilities has increased as 10 inmates had reportedly died from th…
NCSD wants to go with the flow
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School and Berg Middle School should consider making changes to signs, request new parking restrictions from the c…
Supervisors limit access to boardroom
Jasper County has changed its policy to limit access to the supervisors chambers after a recent incident occurred in the boardroom during th…
Festival of Trees plants itself into the courthouse
Debbie Merten arrived early to the courthouse on Monday morning to decorate her Christmas tree. By that time, no other local 4-H group was a…
DMACC changes start date of spring semester, cancels spring break
The Des Moines Area Community College announced Friday that around classes will start one week later than originally scheduled, citing the w…
Registration open for Jingle for a Cure 5K ‘Your Way’ event
Distance runners still wanting to support a good cause are invited to register for the annual Jingle for a Cure 5K organized by staff at Mer…
Muhs is the new president of NCSD school board
Cody Muhs, the former vice-president of the Newton Community School District Board of Education, has been promoted.
Hy-Vee voluntarily recalls two short cuts vegetable mix products because of possible health risk
WEST DES MOINES — Hy-Vee, Inc. is voluntarily recalling two of its Hy-Vee Short Cuts vegetable mix products across its eight-state region du…
Jasper County Concert Association season postponed
The Jasper County Concert Association is announcing that all concerts are being postponed until the fall of 2021. This applies to concerts i…
Red Kettle campaign forges on amidst the pandemic
Now more than ever local nonprofits like the Salvation Army need the community’s support. In a year …
‘It’s a wonderful Newton’
By now we could all use a little light in our lives.One day after Thanksgiving, folks can look forwa…
