Opinion

Want to improve the foster care system in Kansas? Let’s support caseworkers.
From 2001 to 2011, I worked as a Child Protective Services social worker in Kansas, growing disillusioned with the effect of foster care on families.
- Want to improve the foster care system in Kansas? Let’s support caseworkers.
- Attitudes for the best possible experience
- Mourning, and honoring, our shared humanity
Conversations
Newton Kansan Athletes of the Week voting opens
The voting process of the Newton Kansan Athletes of the Week for Week 3 of the fall sports season has opened. The site is at https://contests.cherryroad.com/event/1a74b41cc2f645c4. This week’s nominees are: …
- Newton Kansan Athletes of the Week voting opens
- Newton Kansan Athletes of the Week voting opens
- Newton Kansan Athletes of the Week voting opens
Lifestyle

Dehydrated foods gaining in popularity
K-State Extension news serviceMANHATTAN, Kan. – Dehydrated foods are gaining in popularity as the costs of home equipment become more affordable, said Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee.“There are…
News
‘Coffee and Cops’ returns to downtown
Norm’s is partnering with the Newton Police Department to host the second Coffee and Cops event from 7 to 10 a.m. Sept. 26 at the coffee shop, 613 N. Main Street.
- ‘Coffee and Cops’ returns to downtown
- Constitution contest launches, names judges
- The appraiser showed up. Should I worry?
- Film screening coming to college
- Local man spearheading statewide teacher retention initiative
- County to receive funding for future bridge project
Photo Gallery

Through the lens: Newton High School Railer Marching Band at Bethel College
All photos by Michele Clark, Newton Kansan
- Through the lens: Newton High School Railer Marching Band at Bethel College
- Through the lens: Fiesta
- School begins
- Through the lens: Second weekend of county fair
- Through the lens: Old Settlers car show
Special Sections
Sports
Newton Kansan Athletes of the Week voting opens
The voting process of the Newton Kansan Athletes of the Week for Week 3 of the fall sports season has opened. The site is at https://contests.cherryroad.com/event/1a74b41cc2f645c4. This week’s nominees are: Boys Cole Ebert, senior, Newton High School, soccer. Scored a goal with an assist in two games, both Railer wins. Dalton Philpott, junior, Peabody-Burns High…
- Newton Kansan Athletes of the Week voting opens
- Sports briefs
- Area football roundup
- HC spikers get first four-year win
Opinion

Want to improve the foster care system in Kansas? Let’s support caseworkers.
From 2001 to 2011, I worked as a Child Protective Services social worker in Kansas, growing disillusioned with the effect of foster care on families.
- Want to improve the foster care system in Kansas? Let’s support caseworkers.
- Attitudes for the best possible experience
- Mourning, and honoring, our shared humanity
Conversations
Newton Kansan Athletes of the Week voting opens
The voting process of the Newton Kansan Athletes of the Week for Week 3 of the fall sports season has opened. The site is at https://contests.cherryroad.com/event/1a74b41cc2f645c4. This week’s nominees are: Boys Cole Ebert, senior, Newton…
- Newton Kansan Athletes of the Week voting opens
- Newton Kansan Athletes of the Week voting opens
- Newton Kansan Athletes of the Week voting opens
Lifestyle

Dehydrated foods gaining in popularity
K-State Extension news serviceMANHATTAN, Kan. – Dehydrated foods are gaining in popularity as the costs of home equipment become more affordable, said Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee.“There are many options in tabletop food…