The first law enforcement appointed in Newton came in response to violence, namely the "General Massacre" that occurred in Hyde Park. Carlos B. King, one of two marshals hired, was shot and killed in the line of duty. CHAD FREY/NEWTON KANSAN
During 2022 the city of Newton will commemorate its sesquicentennial, or 150th year anniversary. Planning for observing the year has been underway, with one of…