Local youth sells hot dogs to raise money for African missions
River Miller is 10-year-old boy who has a penchant for helping out the less fortunate in any way he can.
Tee off: City takes another swing at clubhouse design
Efforts to downsize the designs of a new clubhouse at Westwood Golf Course continue to be a challenge for the City of Newton, as well as the…
Four-vehicle accident causes no injuries
No injuries were reported in a four-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon on First Avenue West near the West End Sinclair gas station. The acciden…
Sign approval gets county roads up to speed
Installation of speed limit signs on two Jasper County roads were approved by the board of supervisors during its meeting Tuesday morning.
Newton Wellness Talks: Drink plenty of fluids as temps rise
As temperatures soar, warm weather activities can increase the risk of dehydration. Not getting enough fluids, especially when it is hot out…
Gregg Young raising funds for Newton youth baseball
Gregg Young Chevy Newton, part of the Gregg Young Auto Group Newton, is teaming up with Chevrolet and the Chevy Youth Baseball Program to pr…
Newton Municipal Band to perform patriotic concert Thursday
The Newton Municipal Band will honor the nation’s independence at its concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 27 at Fred Maytag Bowl in Maytag Park…
Students named to spring semester University of Iowa’s Dean’s List
IOWA CITY — More than 5,700 students at the University of Iowa were named to the UI’s Dean’s List for the spring 2019 semester.
UNI names area students to dean’s list
CEDAR FALLS — Area students have been named to the spring 2019 semester dean’s list at the University of Northern Iowa. To be included on th…
Carrier of the Year
Pella Corp. presented Bisom Truck Line with the Carrier of the Year award.The Newton-based company e…
Public hearing dates set for illegal dumping, nuisance abatement ordinances
The Jasper County Board of Supervisors scheduled public hearing dates in July to consider approval of illegal dumping and nuisance abatement…
