132nd Bethel commencement emphasizes community
NORTH NEWTON – When Bethel College’s Class of 2025 chose him as their commencement speaker, Dr. Trent Voth didn’t want to waste any of their “most cherished minutes.”
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GAF breaks ground
John Barkhouse, current company president and incoming CEO of GAF, made a visit to Newton June 5 to celebrate. Following a muddy “golden shovel” ceremony… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Through the lens: Here comes the rain
According to the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow network, as much as 3.82 inches of rain fell in the Newton area on June 3… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
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Fort Hays graduate focuses on rural Kansas healthcare
HAYS, Kan. – Madison Hanzlick has known for many years that she wanted to go into nursing, and this weekend she will see the culmination of her years of hard work and determination pay off when she receives her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from Fort Hays State University during the FHSU spring commencement event.
Beware of the fog…
Why is Sand Creek Charlie still searching near this waterway at night;
Party on at Pete’s Puddle
By Chad FreyNewton Kansan Previously denied event permits reconsidered Following three unanimous votes from the Harvey County Commission to reconsider the denial of a conditional… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
City and school elections set for November
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County ups commitment to East First Street project.
Over the course of several meetings members of the county commission have been talking about a road project that might be shared between the city of Newton and Harvey County – a stretch of east first street from the city limits to Oliver Road, where the Newton City/County Airport lies.
Plant Sunflowers for a Season of Enjoyment
Sunflowers are one of those happy plants many gardeners can’t resist planting. Kids love to watch the plants reach for the sky and everyone enjoys all the visitors. You are likely to see hummingbirds, bees and other pollinators on the flowers, songbirds munching on the seeds, and squirrels practicing acrobatic contortions as they try to gain their fair share of the harvest.