Newton

Amateur football team hopes for community support at playoffs game Saturday

Carroll Bennett left behind a strong legacy of helping community and being a strong advocate for students

Sheriff’s office was called to report of animal abuse and a gunshot in town

Fourth of July Parade brings out the community to kick off Independence Day activities

‘Working class change requires working class representation’

‘We showed we can win’

Quality clubhouse now on par with quality golf course in Newton

Supplements made with CBD oil seem to be the go-to for many pet owners

Community is invited to enjoy parade, kids activities, food trucks and fireworks

Supervisors approve MOU ridding Jasper County of any fault if fire occurs

Idea met with skepticism, board wants to ensure it doesn’t fall back on taxpayers

Public safety officials say tampering with public water systems is federal offense

Law enforcement alleges suspects tried to conceal or dispose of evidence, body

Hundreds of families in Newton are utilizing food programs geared towards feeding children

Police chief says Flock Safety system has provided leads in numerous cases since 2024

October 2024 crash required air transport, other driver’s trial not yet scheduled

Dismissals of lawsuits to be filed, new rates established, contract extended

Officials say utility hasn’t been touched in years but system upgrades are needed

Council adopts new ordinance allowing for extended fireworks use July 3-4, Dec. 31

Product created by Newton man makes impressive run in online competition

Democratic candidate announces her campaign for the 2026 election cycle

Nearly 400 tractors gathered at racetrack for rides around Iowa communities

39-year-old allegedly aided and abetted crime and faces felony charges

‘Our democracy has already been overthrown for autocracy’

Engineer estimates counties will pay $100K each for bridge on County Line Road

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