College night hits downtown
Choose Newton Main Street and the Newton Area Chamber of Commerce are hosted “College night” Third Thursday Aug. 21.
Chad Frey
Pine Street building coming down home stretch
Just as contractors were about to create a punch list for finalizing the renovation of the first floor of 215 S. Pine, one of the soon-to-be occupants raised a concern with the plans.
A.I. and I-Thou
by Andrew Moss A.I. is asking us to reexamine our humanity. It pops this question every time we sit down to write – whether we’re… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Three Positions on childhood vaccination: Only one is correct
On May 27, US Health and Human Services secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that the federal government no longer recommends COVID-19 vaccines for healthy children.
Fall Life Enrichment series to launch
The Bethel College Life Enrichment Series, a set of programs on Wednesday mornings designed for those 60 and older, will launch the fall semester on Aug. 27.
Labor Day to alter trash pickup schedule
Newton City offices will be closed Monday, Sept.1 for Labor Day, which will also alter the trash collection schedule.
Nominations open for ‘4 under 40’
Emerge, formerly known as Newton Young Professionals, has opened nominations for the annual “4 Under 40” awards for 2025.
In the garden: Horticulture team competes at state
The Harvey County 4-H Horticulture Judging Team competed in the state judging contest at Kansas State University over the last weekend. This event was a successful event for Harvey County!
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Cattle Chat: The importance of water to cattle
MANHATTAN, Kan. — There’s nothing more refreshing than an ice-cold drink of water after spending time in the Kansas heat in August. According to Kansas State University beef cattle experts, cattle feel the same — and clean water is the most critical nutrient for the animals’ health and performance.