In briefChamber to host auction
The Newton Area Chamber of Commerce is preparing to host an online Thanksgiving Dessert Auction auction from 10 a.m.
Chad Frey
Changes coming to city parks
After several months of work Newton’s public parks will go smoke free Jan.
Hitting the nail on the head
Current Newton USD 373 Board of Education president Mallory Morton hit the nail on the head, with a sledgehammer, this week.“There has been so much talk about student achievement and success, it is often taken for granted the number of kids who are graduating with a certification and going out into the world without student debt, earning a living.
Amish Cook: Mom, you need to write about this
“Mom, you need to write a column about this!” Julia quipped as she scattered another handful of straw over her grandparents’ newly seeded lawn.Daniel’s liking for putting in new yards was planted into all of us.
Education Frontlines: Degree Mills
Degree mills may get a boost from the former President’s recent proposal for an online “American Academy.”“Degree mills” are defined by their ambiguous degree-granting authority, lack of accreditation, providing credit for prior experiences, minimal quantity and quality of work (if required) and questionable decision-making.
Prairie Doc Perspective: Stay safe out there
I learned a lot of statistics back in medical school, many of which are outdated and long since forgotten.
Kidron Bethel Village welcomes new Director of Nursing
Bluestem Communities’ Kidron Bethel Village life plan community has welcomed Shelby McCauley as its new Director of Nursing.
USD 373 adding course for electrical certification
The Newton USD 373 Board of Education got a first look at the course book listing for a new class at Newton High School, one that founds a new “pathway” within the career and technical education programs at the school.A partnership between Newton USD 373, Hutchinson Community College and Kansas Electric is creating an electrical pathway – elective classes that could allow students to earn a certification for students upon graduation.“The partnership that we have there is just pretty darn cool,” said Sheila Wendling, assistant superintendent of curriculum for Newton USD 373.
Community Thanksgiving dinner on the way
The community Thanksgiving Dinner set a post-pandemic record in 2002, serving up 1,500 meals free of charge to the community,“We had one woman call, she had three kids.
In the garden: Picking a real tree for the holidays
It’s Christmas time again!