Through the lens: Homecoming Parade
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October 2025
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Columbus Day changes trash schedule
The Harvey County Landfill will observe Columbus Day, Oct. 13 as a holiday. The City of Newton Sanitation Division will be altering curbside trash collection schedule.
Should you let your lawn grow tall in the fall? Experts advise against it
MANHATTAN — As fall temperatures settle in across Kansas, some homeowners may be tempted to let their lawns grow taller, believing longer grass can help protect turf during the cold winter months.
Amish Cook: A Special Supper
By Gloria Yoder When Mom first told me about the supper they planned to attend at my Uncle Paul’s house in Worthington, Indiana, I didn’t… Login to continue reading Login…
KofC Tootise Roll drive this weekend
The Newton Knights of Columbus will host the annual Tootsie Roll Drive Oct. 11 and 12 at Wal-Mart, North Dillon’s and South Dillon’s.
Kansas lawmakers tilt at windmills, ignore how earlier leaders reached bipartisan solutions
Agriculture and industry, as well as municipalities, face looming restrictions on water supplies essential for economic growth. Rural residents experience declines and possible closure of schools, health care facilities, churches, business and professional establishments, and other community services. Federal actions threaten agricultural markets, health care, clean energy, housing and numerous other programs.
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Homecoming royalty announced
Cole Dillon and Ady Klug were crowned the 2025 Newton High School homecoming king and queen respectively Friday at the half of the Newton-Salina Central football game at Fischer Field.
Kansas Profile: Georgia Zavala, Etzanoa Conservancy
Imagine traveling across Kansas and coming unexpectedly on a bustling city of 20,000 people. That would be larger than 604 towns in Kansas today.