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Despite blistering heat, thousands of fans made their way to the Hy-Vee IndyCar Race Weekend at Iowa Speedway in Newton. In addition to the weekend full of racing, the event featured top-of-the-line talent performing outdoor concerts in the infield. Luke Combs and Eric Church performed July 13 while Kelsea Ballerini and Post Malone performed July 14.

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Heavy downpours couldn’t stop the Fourth of July Parade presented by the Greater Newton Area Chamber of Commerce and Newton Main Street on July 4 in downtown Newton.

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Fierce Faith Music Fest returned for its third year in a row with performances by Jordan Feliz, Sanctus Real and Friday Night Fire on June 15 at Community Heights Alliance Church in Newton.

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History was made this past weekend as race fans finally got what they had always been asking for: a NASCAR Cup Series race at the Iowa Speedway. A sold out crowd watched the Iowa Corn 350 on June 16 at the Newton-based racetrack, which had previously held the Hy-Vee Perks 250 NASCAR Xfinity Series race on June 15 and the Atlas 150 Menards ARCA Series race.

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Several spiffed up cars were on display at the Newton Main Street Car Show during Newton Fest on June 8 in the town square.

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Kids participate in obstacle courses and take a try at the fire hose during Safety Fest on June 8 in Maytag Park. Safety Fest is regularly organized by the Newton Fire Department.

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The kids zone at Newton Fest featured a number of inflatables, a climbing wall, mini-golf courses and laser tag on June 8 at Maytag Park.

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Kids enjoy the return of the Glow Foam Party – which featured two cannons this year – during Newton Fest on June 7 at Maytag Park.

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Newton High School graduates gather for drinks and camaraderie at the all-class reunion June 7 at Legacy Plaza. Newton Alumni Weekend brought back Cardinals for a weekend of partying and fellowship.