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The Cost of Caring

Rising prices put pressure on Newton-area nonprofits as fundraising season approachesBy Chad FreyNewton KansanThe price of groceries, fuel, housing and other necessities has been a growing concern for American households over the past several years. But the effects of inflation reach beyond family budgets. They also affect the organizations that work to meet community needs.For…

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Dia De Los Muertos observed

By Chad FreyNewton Kansan All photos by Michele Clark, Newton Kansan The annual Dia De Los Muertos Newton celebration was hosted Nov. 1 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 415 S. Ash by the Latino Vision Association The day included food, arts, crafts, dance troupes, activities and games. There were ofrendas in the building, with…

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Opinion

Charting the future

By: Jackie MundtOctober is the start of my busy travel season, and I kicked things off with a trip to the Adriatic Sea with my gal pals. Luckily all my friends are farm people so…

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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 Joseph Sifuentez Jr., junior, Newton High School, football. Had 12 tackles with a sack and three passes defended in a 35-0 loss…

Lifestyle

Amish Cook: What life is about

By Gloria YoderToday I think of three people who have impacted my life by example. There are many more of you out there, but for today I choose to share these three happenings.I’m walking in…