Nearly three decades of service in the books
Vern Preheim can remember quite easily what got him interested in Book ReViews, a non-profit used bookstore in downtown Newton. It was a job that no one else wanted.
February 2022
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Happy Birthday, Newton
Call it a coincidence, or something a bit strange. Today’s date, a Tuesday (or Twosday, if only for one day) is 2-22-22.
BC’s Scott claims academic honors
In addition to all his on-court honors, Bethel College senior Jaylon Scott picked up some classroom honors, being named to the 2021-22 College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) NAIA Academic All-District 3 team in men’s basketball.
Sunflower Performing Arts series to host British ensemble
Hesston — A vocal ensemble from the United Kingdom will make a return appearance in the Sunflower Performing Arts series. “Voces8 is in high demand as one of the most well-respected vocal ensembles in the world,” said Dr.
Storm brings ice, snow
Another winter storm swept through Kansas on Feb. 17, almost two weeks to the day that a storm system led to three days of school closures for Newton USD 373.
Bethel softabll team 2-3 in opener
LANGSTON, Okla. – The Bethel College softball team opened the season with a 2-3 start.
MMA growing at Ultimate Marshal Arts
Chris Rangel started a youth Mixed Marshal Arts program about three years ago at his gymnasium, Ultimate Marshall Arts. He started with five kids, the program has grown to more than 50.
Free throws the difference in BC women’s loss
SALINA – The Bethel College women’s basketball team outplayed Kansas Wesleyan about everywhere except the free throw line, falling to the Coyotes 52-48 Wednesday in KCAC play in Salina. Kansas Wesleyan, 18-9, went 10 of 11 from the line, while Bethel missed all five attempts.
Sports Calendar
Feb. 19 through 27, All times Central NOTE: All competitions are subject to change. Check with www.thekansan.com, the Kansan sports Twitter page (@nksports) and the Kansan Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/TheNewtonKansan/) for the latest in cancellation and postponement announcements for area teams).
Thresher men set another milestone
SALINA – The current crop of Bethel College men’s basketball players have set a lot of milestones in the last few years. The Threshers hit another one Wednesday in an 85-74 win over Kansas Wesleyan in KCAC play at Mabee Arena in Salina.