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Bethel College names its three alumni award winners for 2026
Deborah J. Wiebe[Courtesy]Patty Shelly. [Courtesy/Vada Snyder] By Melanie ZuercherSpecial to the KansanBethel College has announced the winners of its three alumni awards for 2026, two of whom are Newton High School graduates.Patty Shelly, the 2026 Outstanding Alumnus, will be presented with the award posthumously. Her sister, Doris Whillock, Newton, will accept the award on her…
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Walk & Roll event highlights barriers to walking, biking to school
By Chad FreyNewton Kansan Students and parents gathered early Oct. 7 for the trip to South Breeze Elementary School, participating in Walk & Roll to school day. They gathered for a walk and bike ride to school, arriving at the school well before first bell and calling attention to walking and biking to school. Photos…
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Railers prepare for Thursday night game
Newton to play at 3-2 Goddard EisenhowerBy Mark SchnabelNewton KansanThe Newton High School football team will have to contend with a short week of practice and a Thursday night game as the Railers take on the Goddard Eisenhower Tigers at 7 p.m. at Goddard District Stadium.Newton is 1-4, 1-3 in AV-CTL II play, after a…