Kansas journalist Andy Obermueller, a fine and feisty voice of the Great Plains, dies at 48
My past and present colleague, friend and companion on the long road of type 1 diabetes, Andy Obermueller, died last week.
Chad Frey
Kansas Profile: A recipe for success
By Ron Wilson What’s cookin’? Let’s open a cookbook and find a recipe. What if we had a bunch of cookbooks in which to look?… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Plains Folk: Sesquicentennial of a family farm
In October 1893 my great-grandfather, Adolph Isern (they called him Dolph) and his brother Ernest boarded a Santa Fe Railroad train from Barton County for Chicago to attend the Columbian Exposition.
County Fair to open this weekend
The Harvey County Fair will open this weekend, with a schedule that looks a little different than years past.
NMC Health and Newton Meals on Wheels mark 50-Year partnership with open house
NMC Health welcomes the community to help recognize the contributions made by Newton Meals on Wheels in serving area seniors and families during a reception to recognize volunteers, staff, and supporters who have made a 50-year partnership of meal delivery possible.The open house will be from 4 to 6 p.m.
Primary voting ‘down’ from previous primary
Early voting in the primary election will wrap up Aug.
Events calendar
Aug. 1-11 Harvey County Fair, 4-H exhibits. Harvey County Fair Grounds, Athletic Park. Aug 1 4-6 pm 4-H Food Judging 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. —… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
County adding alcohol sales question to fall ballot
Whether or not a statute regarding how much food must be sold by a business selling liquor by the drink would be suspended in Harvey County is a decision for voters to make, not only according to the statute in question but also in the mind of more than one county commissioner.“I would be for going ahead and preparing a resolution and leaving it up to the voice of the people in November,” said Randy Hague, county commissioner.
Wilson to compete in a national championship
This Friday, Katelyn Wilson of North Newton, wellness director for the Newton YMCA, will be vying for a VIII Sports Championship, a special event that was open to YMCA members and employees of the centers.
New electrical program ‘ready to rock’ at Newton High School
By Chad FreyNewton Kansan Construction to build a new, unique, classroom at Newton High School has been going on all summer. The room, which sits… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close