The past couple of years headlines have been heavy with items that put pressure on families - pandemic, inflation, drought and other crisis. That’s why the Newton Kansan is turning to its readers to provide some lighter reading for the holidays.
Clint McBroom was less than happy with a presentation to the city commission concerning utility rates, namely because there were multiple options for increasing sewer and water rates. “I think there is another option than what is being presented, but it is tough, it is a tough option,” McBroom said.
Calendar, Gallery Show To Feature Some Of The 98 Entries Submitted Special to the Kansan The top photos for the 2022 Best Of Newton Photo Contest have been selected, from a field of nearly 100 entries from more than 30 photographers. Photographs taken by Jim W.
The Kansan Staff Newton High School senior golfer Lindsey Warsnak was named a Class 5A All-State Honorable Mention by the Kansas Golf Coaches Association. Warsnak placed 13th in the state tournament to claim a medal, leading the Railers to an eighth-place team finish.
The Kansan Staff DAVIS, Calif. — The Bethel College women’s basketball team took on its first NCAA Division I opponent in roughly five decades, falling to the University of California- Davis 84-36 Monday afternoon at the University Credit Union Center in Davis.
Scott makes impact in debut CHARLESTON, S.C. – Bethel College grad Jaylon Scott scored 11 points with five rebounds in his NCAA Division I debut with the College of Charleston in an 85-78 win over the University of Chattanooga at the TD Center in Charleston.
Judy Brees, 58, died Monday (November 7, 2022) at her home in Newton. Services are pending and will be announced by .
Anna Beth Litchfield, 12, Halstead, Nov. 2, 10:30 am Tues Nov.
Editorial: Missouri and Kansas kids’ test scores dipped. That’s no reason to attack public schools A recent report from the National Assessment of Educational Progress shows a major dip in math and reading test scores, including in Kansas and Missouri, for fourth and eighth grade students.
There’s something to be said about waking up to the sound of rain on a roof and thunder rumbling in the distance. Add in a dash of lightning momentarily highlighting an otherwise dark sky, and we have the start of a glorious fall day!