Newton

Hundreds of visitors flocked to opening day and enjoyed food, crafts and a good time

Discussion at open forum points to findings in the book ‘The Anxious Generation’

The movie theater, library, parks and other venues offer family-friendly events

Folks have their choice of a Christian music festival, a Damon Dotson show and evening jams downtown

Authorities are now awaiting the autopsy of the 66-year-old Des Moines man

Get fit and have fun at various events that'll keep you moving throughout the busy day

New facility allows use of space and golf simulators for $1,000 fee

Local, county and federal officers searched the house, identity is currently withheld

Requests must still be approved by the city council, abatement lasts for 5 years

Opening day attracts many families to the new parks facility, which was made possible by committee raising $417K

Council authorizes lighting upgrades, resurfacing and additional tennis courts

Local group started online petition to make city ordinances more free range

$4.33M for economic development, $800K for conservation and sheriff’s office

Hundreds of families enrolled their kids in program to meet reading goals

Events brought select Newton and PCM students to Izaak Walton League pond

Supervisors approved the less than $15K bid, keeping bid under day labor limits

School board likely to consider approval of construction designs this month

Accidental fire caused by smoking near oxygen prompts station to launch community program

Public works director suggests more is planned for future as revenues increase

President of Johnson Aviation hopes second race brings in just as much air traffic

Apprehensions from residents heard, supervisors to discuss future plans

Digital modeling shows 0.75-acre dry basin reduces severity of water issues

Candidate previously ran for U.S. Senate, worked as state lawmaker in 1970s

Newton Public Library enrolled 1,000 kids last year. Can they do it again?

Church leaders confident new dome will give building another century of historic brilliance

Financial effects of $700B cuts could put rural communities at risk, advocates say

Class of 2025 graduates from Newton High School and take home their hard-earned diplomas

Nonprofit is halfway to its goal and will likely install box at MercyOne Newton

Jasper County wants it Level B, which would significantly reduce maintenance

Supervisors sign proclamation for National Emergency Medical Services Week

Council says it is ‘not a huge’ increase to citizens, IRUA pleased with proposed rates

With north planters now removed, supervisors award $18K bid for south structures

Cole Custer participates in student-led Q&A months before he’ll return to Newton for Cup Series race

Shannon Allen wants to hold drug dealers accountable after her daughter was killed by a lethal dose of fentanyl

Ceremony stresses importance of honoring service 50 years after Vietnam War ended

Newton residents currently pay $15.16 per month, but that will increase to $18.55 per month

Officials say these preparations are in direct response to the proposed rail park

Tess Davis brings years of experience and an eagerness to help students grow

Phoenix Phase Initiative continues efforts to help women rescued from trafficking

U.S. Dept of Justice awards sergeant Law Enforcement Victim Service Award

Newton school resource officer made such a positive impact that students petitioned him to stay

22-year-old allegedly stole firearms after breaking into a basement egress

Trips outside of Newton will now be limited to Mondays only starting June 30

Investigation between school and law enforcement determines rumor was false

Individuals can still donate to the project and be featured on art piece before July 1

Product was founded by Newton man and is manufactured in Red Oak

Costs still a major issue even after architects cut $100K from previous designs

Third-grade teacher uses her positive experience as a student to make learning memorable while still holding high expectations

School counselor creates a positive environment to help kids through challenges inside and outside school grounds

Kindergarten teacher finds ways to be silly and have fun while building the foundations to learning