Newton proclaims PRIDE month
For the first time the city of Newton will observe PRIDE month following the approval of a proclamation at the city commission’s final meeting of May.
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Bunting acquires Minnesota company
By Kansan Staff Bunting Magnetics of Newton has acquired a magnetic printing cylinder manufacturer in Minnesota. Bunting announced the purchase of TD Wright of St.… Login to continue reading Login…
Bethel art department presents new award to two juniors
Bethel College’s annual Awards Convocation, held April 29, included a new award set up in the Department of Visual Arts and Design – the Leslie Leupp Art Award.Ron and Vivian Leupp, Bel Aire, established the award in honor of Ron’s brother Leslie Leupp.Junior art majors Gracie Higgins, Tacoma, Wash., and April Powls, Garnett, are the recipients of the inaugural award.Leslie Leupp received an associate of arts degree from Hesston (Kan.) College and then graduated from Bethel College before going on to earn a Master of Fine Arts degree from Indiana University in metalsmithing and jewelry design.He taught at Ball State University, Muncie, Ind., Indiana University and Texas Tech University, Lubbock, and then, from 1988 until his retirement in 2006, was head of Metals Arts in the School of Visual Arts at Penn State University.A superb mentor, Leupp was nationally recognized for metal work and innovative jewelry design.He received numerous awards, honors and grants, including a Pennsylvania Council on the Arts Fellowship and a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Lincoln Park loan settled
The saga of Lincoln Park Apartments and a loan issued by the city for renovations to the old school building came to an end on May 28, as the city commission accepted a financial settlement offer from developer MetroPlains and wiped a mortgage clean.
Amid mental health crisis, new compact allows social workers to practice across state lines
Stefani Goerlich, a certified sex therapist and social worker with a private practice in Detroit, sees several dozen clients a month, most of them from underserved and minority backgrounds.
Former Marion councilwoman files federal lawsuit over ‘conspiracy’ to silence her and newspaper
TOPEKA — Former Marion Councilwoman Ruth Herbel alleges in federal court that city officials orchestrated an illegal raid of her home — alongside the raid of the Marion County Record — as part of a conspiracy to silence criticism.The Institute for Justice, a Virginia-based law firm that says it represents “everyday people” in opposition to abuses of government power, filed the lawsuit on Herbel’s behalf against former Mayor David Mayfield, former Police Chief Gideon Cody, Sheriff Jeff Soyez and other local authorities.“Ruth ran for city council in Marion at age 76 because she was tired of her local government’s dishonesty and lack of transparency,” the Institute for Justice says in the lawsuit.
Foster parent class coming
A prospective foster parent training will be hosted in Newton in June, July and August at Salem United Methodist Church, 115 Old Main.The training is free, though registration is required.
Black Kettle Festival celebrates 20 years
Moundridge is gearing up for the 20th Annual Black Kettle Festival, which is two days of community, cars, and cuisine.The festival kicks off on Friday, May 31 at 3 p.m.
Newton USD 373 comes through storm relatively unscathed
Fred VanRanken, superintendent of Newton USD 373, believes that good fortune was shining on Newton schools during a derecho on May 19.The storm that knocked out power to thousands of Harvey County residents for several days, damaging buildings in its wake while downing trees across a several mile wide swath may have canceled school for a day, but left Newton USD 373 relatively unscathed.Building damage was limited to Chisholm Middle School, and even there seemed limited.“We were so, so fortunate,” VanRanken said.The district carries an insurance policy that could assist with the storm damage, if deductibles are met.