Newton

Misleading social media post causes panic, leading to police investigations

Newton students get to decide where of these 16 seniors will wear the crowns

New civilian role would acquire Brad Shutts’ duties as he transitions to sheriff

School board likely to discuss the options and challenges of ADA accessibility

Council finally reaches conclusion, residents won’t see increase until 2025

Council goals session creates debate over public restroom project at splash pad

Department of Corrections is keeping quiet, says death is under investigation

Business collected money from the community for one week, which was spent on back-to-school shopping spree

System will prevent downtime in calls for dispatch during storms, other emergency events

Jasper County secures more than $2.27M for first phase of accessibility project

Trailers are ‘dragging their rears’ on small area of dipping highway

Cy-Hawk athletes team up to bring awareness to children affected by parental substance abuse

Investigators discover another gas pump scam operation, the second in Newton in less than 2 weeks

Visitors are encouraged to access pantry on east side, eventually thrift store from alley

Fans of Hawkeyes and Cyclones encouraged to flock to downtown Newton

South Skunk Blues Society's annual music festival brings hundreds to Maytag Park during Labor Day weekend

County engineer says $105K and $263K projects could be finished in September

Transportation continues to be discussed and will likely see more in-depth conversations in future

Years of recruitment challenges, OB-GYN shortages force rural medical centers to pull back services

Family sets up GoFundMe to pay for recovery, made all the more difficult by impending closure

Program provides lower income seniors with food boxes and nutrition education

Filmmakers hope audiences realize the community is full of driven creatives

Royalty-free contract provides some savings to residents who want to participate

Police encourage those who purchased gas there to check bank accounts

Council approves construction of structure footings, insulation, exterior openings

Newton students return to the classrooms for the start of the 2024-2025 school year

Shows include Billy Joel and Beach Boy tributes, bands with unique musical styles and an Iowa boy for good measure

Funds would pay for the construction of new secondary roads maintenance shop if it passes

Community celebration features free food, entertainment and positive vibes

Congresswoman says Iowa is a model for other states when it comes to renewable energy

Community celebrates the next class of educators at annual luncheon held this year at Community Heights

'The Morning Show with Sarah and Joe' brings back local commentary to Newton radio station

Rick Vernon hopes the issue catches the attention of lawmakers to find a solution

Engineer says structures are longer, so the soil conditions need to be inspected

Board to review policies, families denounce district’s ‘failed’ communications

Officials want to redistribute city’s 10% cut of the premiums to resident discounts, refunds

Opioid settlement funds to go towards substance abuse treatment and prevention programs

Pyrotechnics gathering would be held at Woodland Park and private field

Rick Vernon says he will match donations to NCSD until new school year begins

Council members seem to have said all they need to say about proposal

Jim Knudson recognized mayor, council and staff for installing extra baskets

United Way of Jasper County program features guest speakers sharing their unique stories

Surveys are available until Aug. 16 and will give staff insight on user needs

Addition allows 18-hole course to be eligible for tournament play

Presentation to council offers way for residents to enroll for water work coverage

Derecho-damaged building is still standing after 4 years and months of delayed demo work

Downtown Newton antique shop is thankful to have lasted 10 years but did not intend to close

NCSD policy was to be suspended if LGBTQ+ protections became enjoined

Library reports 823 kids signed up to meet reading goals before school begins

Procedural issues cleared up but veterans demand apologies for Wilson