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BOE approves bids for bond work
By Chad Frey Newton Kansan The three bid packages were brought to the Newton USD 373 board of education for approval Nov. 9, each part of a $50 million bond issue approved by voters in March. Work will begin at some buildings in the weeks ahead while Josh Vogel, the construction manager at risk for…
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Chili weekend downtown
By Chad FreyNewton Kansan Nov. 7 the 20th annual United Way Chili Cook-Off took over a block of Sixth Street. The annual event, moved from the last Saturday in Sept. to the first Saturday in Nov. this year, brings together nonprofit organizations, businesses, schools and government groups to serve their best chili recipes. More than…
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Newton Kansan Athlete of the Week nominees
The following are this week’s Newton Kansan Athlete of the Week nominees: Boys Neric Arellano Gayton, junior, Newton High School, soccer. Scored a goal in a 2-1 loss in the state quarterfinals to Kapaun-Mt. Carmel. Jerick Humphreys, senior, Hesston High School, football. Passed for 108 yards and three touchdowns in a 49-0 win over Hugoton…