December 2021

‘Glow Riders’ light up the night

Friday a group of cyclists gathered in Ash Street Park to create a non-traditional light show for Christmas — a winter “Glow Ride.” Bicyclists used glow sticks and battery operated lights to decorate their bicycles for a ride on the Sand Creek Trail through Newton. “We had 12 cyclists, all were enthused about it,” said Dan Shifflett, member of Walk and Roll Harvey and event organizer.

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IN BRIEF

Holidays alter trash, recycling service The City of Newton will observe Friday, Dec. 24 as a holiday altering, the curbside trash and recycling collection schedule.

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MKC, Progressive Ag to merge

MKC Cooperative, headquartered in Moundridge, recently announced a merger with Progressive Ag Cooperative, headquartered in Wellington. “Together, we have identified benefits and we look forward to working together for the future of our cooperatives, the members and our employees,” said MKC board chair.

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