Photos: Youth Fishing Derby 2021 at Quarry Springs in Colfax
Children from all across the county participate in the Youth Fishing Derby on June 5 at Quarry Springs in Colfax.
Photos: Newton Public Library launches 2021 summer reading program
About 300 kids registered for the Newton Public Library's summer reading program. The kick-off party was held Tuesday, June 1 on the lawn of the library. Sea Turtle Ice Cream Company provided free ice cream to every registered child. Phyllis Peter, youth services librarian, said about 522 people attended the launch event. The library is fully open to its pre-pandemic hours. Kids can still sign up to be in the summer reading program, which persists until July 30.
Photos: REG Newton staff volunteer to clean up city parks for Earth Day
The staff of Renewable Energy Group (REG) hold an Earth Day-inspired cleanup on April 21 at four city parks in Newton.
Photos: The Phoenix Phase Initiative's "Run For Her Life" 5K and half-marathon
More than 100 runners participated in The Phoenix Phase Initiative's inaugural "Run For Her Life" 5K run and half-marathon on Saturday, April 17 in Newton.
Photos: YMCA & Hy-Vee Easter Egg Hunt 2021
After last year's event was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the YMCA and Hy-Vee Easter Egg Hunt brought several families back to enjoy the festivities on Saturday, April 3 in Newton.