Road overlay program to begin this week
The Harvey County Road and Bridge Department’s hot mix asphalt overlay program for 2025 will get underway Wednesday.
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2025 Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award Nominations Now Open
NEWTON, KS—The Newton Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the 2025 Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award. The Outstanding Citizen Award is an… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
State, USD 373 federal funds delayed
By Chad FreyNewton Kansan Kansas education officials were notified earlier last week that payment to states for some federal funds, already appropriated, has been delayed… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Threshing days set
GOESSEL — The 52nd annual Goessel Threshing Days will be Aug. 1 and 2 At the Mennonite Heritage and Agricultural Museum.
Board begins discussion of how much to spend during bond
The Newton USD 373 Board of Education did not come to a final decision of how much to spend during a possible bond issue targeted for a vote next year on July 14 but did get information on how different spending levels would change the district mill levy.
Meal prices increase in USD 373
Meal prices in Newton USD 373 are on the rise again, with the board of education approving new, higher prices for the 2025-26 school year.
‘Matilda the Musical’ coming to NCT stage
A huge cast, with a large cast of children, is about to produce a muscial on the Bethel College Stage as Newton Community Theater prepares to offer “Matilda the Musical.”
NMC Health starts inpatient dialysis service
NMC Health started offering inpatient dialysis service on July 14, allowing patients with kidney problems receive dialysis at the hospital while being treated for other needs.
Kansas Advanced Placement scores question our approach in an AI era
“What was the Smoot Talley Tariff Law?” I asked this week.
Washington abandoned rural Kansas — and farmers are paying for it
In Kansas, we pride ourselves on hard work, strong communities, and self-reliance.