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The intangibles tax was discussed at length Monday at the North Newton City Commission worksession meeting. North Newton is one of only a few cities in the state that charge the tax, and they may continue to do so. Commissioners discussed the tax and other items as they talked about needs in general.Other items included...
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Newton City commissioners will find out what a five percent across the board cut to its budget would look like at its worksession meeting at 7 tonight at city hall.A five percent cut would represent $1.7 million in the 2014 budget. The city is also hosting a budget fair today at the Newton Recreation Center, from noon...
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Pompeo representative to visit Newton A representative from Congressman Mike Pompeo’s home office will visit Newton for "Congress in Your Community."A Constituent Services Representative will be available from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday in the first floor conference room of Newton City Hall to discuss issues...
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The largest law enforcement scholarship for Kansas students was given to Newton resident Miranda Hanchett in a short ceremony last week at the Harvey County Sheriff’s office.The scholarship, of $3,000, is given by a combination of the Kansas Peace Officers Association, Kansas Sheriff’s Association and the state...
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The Emergency Medical Services Education program at Hutchinson Community College will be conducting their eighth annual two-day Paramedic Field Operations exercise on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week.The Newton Fire Department will be taking a roll in the training on several levels. The fire department will have a crew there working...
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In 2008, Harvey County purchased a lot at the corner of Old 81 and S.E. 36th. The plan was to build a new fairgrounds on the property. But five years later, the ground is empty."We made that purchase when the economy was good," said county commissioner Chip Westfall."It's too bad things happened the way they...
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$228,501WHAT IT IS: Proposed 2014 budget for the Harvey County Data Processing department. The budget is up from the 2013 budget estimate of $226,002 and the 2012 budget of $215,274.WHAT IT DOES: The Harvey County Data Processing department maintains the county's IBM AS/400 and the personal computer network, recommending and...
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Football parents to host car washThe NHS Football Parent Group will be sponsoring an annual car wash fund-raiser for the NHS football team from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 22 and 29 at AutoZone and Walgreens. Car washes will be offered for donations to the team. 'Where is it' winner announced Veta...
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Newton KansanTuesday Newton residents have the chance to be served by the city commission in a new and unique way. Commission members will be serving free hot dogs during the second annual Budget Fair from noon to 7 p.m."(Hot dogs) was commissioner (Glen) Davis' idea," said Barb Burns, director of community advancement...
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An 18-month-old boy who was told he was going to meet Iron Man cried after meeting Robert Downey Jr., the man behind the mask. Jaxson Denno was "confused because I kept telling him it was Iron Man and he knew it wasn't. Well, not Iron...
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KDOT signals continue in flashing modeAs part of the area traffic control for the US-50 construction project at Anderson Road in Newton, the KDOT temporary traffic signals installed at the ramps for the US-50 & K-15/Kansas Avenue interchange will continue to operate in the flashing mode until late 2013. Starting around...
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By James JordanNewton KansanThe annual pro-am golf tournament in Newton is not going to happen this year. There were scheduling conflicts with the Wichita Open tournament, and officials decided to cancel the tournament. It may still be held at a future time.The proceeds from the tournament in previous years went to the...
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WASHINGTON — The man who told the world about the U.S. government's gigantic data grab also talks a lot about himself. Mostly through his own words, a picture of Edward Snowden is emerging: fresh-faced computer whiz, high school dropout, wannabe Green Beret, disillusioned cog in a secret bureaucracy.
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A rare two-faced kitten was born this week in Oregon, news reports said. The kitten, named Deucy, meows “loudly from both mouths” and appears to be in good health. The mother of Deucy rejected the kitten, but her owner has been feeding...
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Beginning this week, as a part of the annual street maintenance program, city crews will be applying a slurry seal to selected streets in the southwest part of the city. The area is generally south of First Street, west of South Pine and north of Southwest 14th Street. It will be necessary to close scheduled streets...
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The Kansas State Legislature finished the 2013 session a couple of weeks ago and the dust is still settling. They will return to Topeka June 20 for a ceremonial closing of the session, and there are a few loose ends to tie up. Gov. Sam Brownback still has to sign some bills, including the budget, which was a major obstacle this year. He has...
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Newman Graduates The Newman University Spring and Summer 2013 Commencement ceremony was held May 11, 2013 at Central Community Church, 6100 W.Maple. The ceremony recognized graduates receiving degrees in the spring 2013 semester and candidates for degrees in thesummer 2013 semester. Students from Newton were: Amy Grochowsky...
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Summer has finally arrived in Harvey County. Temperatures were nearly 100 Tuesday, and could reach triple digits for the first time this year today.If you took the last few years as a comparison, the first heat wave is a little late this year, but overall it is not so late. The relatively cool May was probably a little more the...
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The Stanley Cup Finals begin tonight as the Chicago Blackhawks and Boston Bruins clash. This is the first time the two longtime NHL teams have met in the finals, and both are recent winners -...
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Newton KansanAsbury Park Station, a child-care center on the campus of Asbury Park, will get a new program underway soon — the "Generations Growing Together" project.Asbury Park preschoolers, along with residents of Asbury Park, will work together in a garden."We are excited to begin this project that...
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1. Don't forget dad Sunday is Father's Day. There's your reminder — now plan something! Consider a trip downtown to local retailers who can help you find a unique gift for the big day. There's also a chance to do something fun that night — The Newton Rebels will play at home against Walter-Johnson League foe Valley...
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Tim Tebow is jobless no more, according to Bleacher Report. The former Jets and Broncos quarterback who made a name for himself by...
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By Chad FreyNewton KansanBasketball has become good to central Kansas — especially the opening tip-off of the Mid-America Youth Basketball tournaments."It is a big revenue maker," said Pam Stevens, interim CEO of the Newton Area Chamber of Commerce. "The hotels are always booked and...
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By Chad FreyNewton KansanWALTON — There was cake — much like a birthday cake — and plenty of people in red shirts with big smiles Saturday afternoon in Walton.The community, and specifically the Walton Fire Department, had reason to party. Saturday afternoon the department and community...
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1. Don't forget dad Sunday is Father's Day. There's your reminder — now plan something! Consider a trip downtown to local retailers who can help you find a unique gift for the big day. There's also a chance to do something fun that night — The Newton Rebels will play at home against Walter-Johnson League foe Valley Center.
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