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During our most recent family movie night, we watched one of my favorites: Encanto.
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Peeps take over gallery
Ever wonder what it would look like if Peeps replaced the Kansas City Chiefs for the the big game, or if the marshmallow treats took over Taylor Swift’s Era’s Tour?You can find out, for a few more days, at the Carriage Factory Gallery.
New Kansas flat tax proposal would mainly benefit state’s top 20% of earners, analysis shows
TOPEKA — A revamped flat tax plan touted by Kansas Senate lawmakers on Tuesday would cost the state nearly $650 million annually once phased in, give 40% of the benefits to the state’s top 20% and reap billionaire Charles Koch a half-million dollar windfall, according to independent analysis.During the Senate Committee on Assessment and Taxation hearing, Republican lawmakers claimed the latest version, encapsulated as Senate Bill 539, would address Kansans’ needs.“It is a product of listening to people and trying to come up with the best solution,” said committee chairwoman Sen.
County ownership of acreage on S. Halstead explained
Roland Decker recently filed a variance from floodplain requirements for a property on South Halstead Road, triggering a letter to the county commission which owns property right next door.
County Commission looks at jail renovations
One thing is clear after a discussion of the state of the Harvey County Detention Center between architects, members of the county sheriff’s office and the county commission: something will be done to address a number of issues that have arisen in a building that opened in 1997.
City moves forward with new traffic signal at First and Spencer
A series of economic development prospects and announcements has led to the city of Newton to make improvements to the intersection of First Street and Spencer.
Tours given of the train station
Stan Brodhagen announced about a week ago he became the agent in charge of selling the Newton Train Station in the heart of downtown.
House moved from Newton to North Newton
Eric Shelly was armed with a camera and a car for a big event in his family — the moving of a house owned by his mother, Alma, on March 13.
County Commission looks at jail renovations
By Chad Frey Newton Kansan One thing is clear after a discussion of the state of the Harvey County Detention Center between architects, members of… Login to continue reading Login…
![A house at 1023 N. Main is prepped and ready to be moved to North Newton. Movers plan on moving the home on March 13. [Chad Frey/Newton Kansan]](https://www.thekansan.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/113/2024/03/IMG_9654-768x576.jpg)
House to be moved up Main Street
The house at 1023 N. Main is scheduled to be moved Wednesday to 2101 N. Main in North Newton. Portions of Main Street will be… Login to continue reading Login…