In the family
The centerpiece of the Poots family farm in Newton is a giant, almost-three-ton boulder firmly planted in the ground. Jerry and Cynthia Poot…
What does a docent do?
Marilyn Deutsch remembered her exact response when she was asked if she wanted to become a docent for the Jasper County Historical Museum:
Jasper County veterans plan to travel to Florida
Six Jasper County veterans will be taking a mission trip to Ruskin, Fla. to assist My Warriors Place from Aug. 20 through 24. The goal of th…
Council considers cemetery expansion plans
City staff are requesting the Newton City Council during its Monday meeting to approve master planning services in order to expand Newton Un…
Friends of Rock Creek State Park receive grant
The Rock Creek Lake Alliance (Friends of Rock Creek State Park) has received a grant of $10,000 from the Jasper Community Foundation. The mo…
Newton Police Department conducts nighttime traffic safety project
The Newton Police Department conducted a nighttime traffic safety project Aug. 9.The primary objecti…
Arboretum clean-up day set for Aug. 23
The Newton Arboretum and Botanical Gardens is hosting a volunteer clean-up day next week.All interes…
VA board discusses potential veterans outreach event
The Jasper County Veterans Affairs board discussed the potential for a veterans outreach event at its regular monthly meeting Wednesday.
Chamber welcomes new teachers with Wednesday luncheon
New educators and administrative staff in the Newton Community School District and Newton Christian School were welcomed by community leader…
Man convicted of murder sentenced to life in prison
A man convicted of first-degree murder has been sentenced to life in prison without parole by District Court Judge Richard Clogg earlier thi…
Iowans prove they're the cream of the crop
DES MOINES — Farm crop aficionados from across the state gathered to have their crops judged Aug. 8 at the Iowa State Fair.
