When the governor announced a line item veto of provisions in an education bill last week, it became a mixed bag for Newton USD 373. The governor vetoed a provision that could have led to the district losing a significant amount of funding, but left in a provision commonly called “right of first refusal” for the state purchase of closed school buildings.
Each year on the last Monday of May, Americans celebrate Memorial Day. Memorial Day is a federal holiday that honors and mourns American military personnel who died while performing their duties in service to the United States Armed Forces.
In a nod to how things were when Bethel College President John Gering was a student at the school, the college will fill what was then Bubbert’s and later Mojos by entering into a contract with the college food service provider.
NOTE: All competitions are subject to change. Check with www.thekansan.com, the Kansan sports Twitter page (@nksports) and the Kansan Facebook page (https://www.facebook. com/TheNewtonKansan/) for the latest in cancellation and postponement announcements for area teams).
Patrick Mahomes would rather win Super Bowls than a contest to make the most money. That doesn’t mean the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback hasn’t seen what’s been happening across the NFL.
Due an unintended miscommunication between the Newton Kansan and the mortuary, this obituary was not printed on it original scheduled date of Feb 18. We apologize to the family and anyone who was not made aware of the May 21 celebration of life.
Community Playschool, Inc is grateful to Harvey County United Way for being chosen as the recipient of the Susan Randall Bradrick Memorial Fund this year. Susan was a very dedicated United Way supporter and her family has chosen to continue this spirit of community support through this named memorial gift. We accept it with our sincere thanks and with the commitment that it will be used to maintain our goal to provide a preschool experience for those children and families in this community who need it most. Community Playschool has been serving families in the Newton area for 57 years. Countless volunteer teachers and helpers along with monetary support from five area churches, grant funding and individual donors have allowed us to continue to provide these services at a minimal cost to the families.
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Newton City Commissioner Clint McBroom formally announced May 24 he will not seek reelection in the upcoming city/school election. He made the announcement via his personal Facebook page.
Self defense class offered New Life Assembly of God will be hosting a women’s self-defense class called “A Fighting Chance - Women’s Self-Defense Class” from 9 a.m. to noon June 10 at the church, 818 Washington Rd.