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Updated exhibits and reorganized treasures provides a new experience for local and out-of-county guests

Knoxville-based contractor will repair municipal signage that caused damage

Jasper County Sheriff’s Office had developed a strong case with video evidence

Public invited to attend ‘Dirty Derby Days’ and celebrate arboretum’s 30-year anniversary on May 2-3

Any roads or areas damaged during construction are expected to be restored

HMA resurfacing and other kinds of pavement projects also listed as priorities

Court reaches decision for 21-year-old accused of felonies

Jasper County and Newton team up to establish rail park with Iowa Interstate Railroad and Alliant Energy, which could be the community’s biggest project post-Maytag

Jasper County is tackling a number of bridge replacement projects in FY26

Map quest: Supervisors give permission to preserve 100-year-old map of Skunk River

Civil 3D mentoring carried out earlier this month to expand skills and save money down the road

Newton to prioritize convenience and building relationships with local landlords

Sentencing is the result of jury’s guilty verdict back in February

Following the removal of Level C road, the county wants to remove nearby bridge

Newton utilizes $102K TSIP grant to pay for a large portion of the project

Contractor to construct sidewalks and cart path leading to the clubhouse

Uncertain fate lies ahead for organization that was already struggling to maintain

Local Christian music festival has drawn big numbers since its creation

Fire destroys the Newton-based fraternal society, but memories remain intact

City also increases financial assistance for I&I reduction measures

Damon Dotson to headline Maytag Bowl concert earlier than in past years

The Pawlished Dog not only has abundant space for boarding and grooming, it is also the ideal location for trainings and creating connections

Officials say portions of E. 14th St. N. and N. Ninth Ave. Pl. E. are too narrow

Sail On faithfully recreates timeless songs at Center for Performance

Officials find out many audience members did not have 65-and-older credit

Local business owner contributes to event that is considered 'the best day of the year' at NHS

Jasper County recruits help of local tinkerer to fix pneumatic clock now on display

Supervisors hire Sully Construction to address drainage issues

Funds would help cover training expenses for medical examiner investigators

Lawmaker wanted multi-year funding package to buy time for formula changes

Meanwhile, public schools are still required to submit proposed levy rates with incomplete info

Messinger suggests better communication is needed before bills get introduced

U.S. Sec. of Agriculture also assures Trump administration will be opening up markets and expanding trade

Conference board meeting gets heated as members demand accountability

Officials stress they have no control over school district and city levies

Conservation says law enforcement and fire departments could utilize building

Conservation had been maintaining footbridge at historic site for 50 years

Supervisors expand funding usage while still keeping money for maintenance

Agencies like NRCS and SWCD help farmers extend the life of their land by helping them reduce soil erosion, improve water quality and enhance wildlife habitat

City council takes action on one of its top 2024-2026 goals

Provision allows county to reimburse city if non-provider transport responds

Jasper County wants to vacate 0.4-mile portion of East 64th Street South

Most of the meeting was dedicated to explaining the confusing mailer

Criminal complaints show the individual is charged with sex crimes

Iowa State Patrol is investigating the crash, no serious injuries reported

Newton Arboretum and Capitol II Theatre are rolling out the red carpet for Great Dane who stars in new movie ‘The Friend'

Police were issuing a court order when man barricaded himself in home and threatened occupants

Thieves are bypassing factory-installed security features and burglarizing cars

Precinct officials to be paid $15 per hour, $15.50 per hour for Election Day work

Annual report shows 25% of the county population can apply for assistance