Emma Harden, age 2, completed the Newton Public Library 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program. Emma’s older brother also ...

Newton was selected to host “Spark!” as part of the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street program, which brings engaging exhibitions to rural communities.

The first part of 2025 let's reflect on and be thankful for America’s fundamental principle of separation of church and state.

We’re in for a big fight that will pit multinational chemical companies and their billion-dollar profits against the health and well-being of everyday Iowans.

I’m the last of eight children, i.e. the baby of the family, and I was spoiled. I didn’t realize it at the time, but as I look back now through the lens of a father and grandfather, I was spoiled ...

The military is concerned about a growing recruitment crisis. Survey after survey reveals young people just aren’t inspired by military service. Ironically, decades of sky-high military spending — and ...

Newton Police Department is investigating several reports of fraudulent credit card transactions in what appears to be a resurgence in suspected skimming activity. According to a Dec. 20 press release ...

Patrick Martin was seriously injured working at Gates Corporation this past week, but by the time he fully recovers he will no longer have a job to return to. The 44-year-old Newton man is in the ...

Justin Lambert, owner of Smoke City BBQ, wanted to see BBQ return to Newton after the closing of Moo's late 2022. Primarily a BBQ enthusiast, Lambert opened Smokey City earlier this year and hopes ...

SULLY — Tara Williams spent 13 years at PCM. She wasn’t unhappy. She just wanted more. But whatever position she left PCM for also had to be the right fit. “I really wanted to be an AD.

According to documents included in the agenda, the bill aims to simplify and increase recording fees to $10 per page. Iowa ...

Supervisors have called for a special election this November in hopes Jasper County residents will agree to a $6.4 million bond to pay for the second phase of the new Liberty Avenue Yard project ...