The top 10 stories of a big year
The year of 2023 was quite a year for Newton – with the top 10 stories hard to pick. The headlines were filled with forward… Login to continue reading Login…
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2023 Top 10: 1. GAF signs on the dotted line
Efforts to develop businesses in the Kansas Logistic Park a leap forward this year. The Kansan confirmed that GAF Materials closed on a real estate… Login to continue reading Login…
2023 Top 10: The biggest tournament yet
Sand Creek Station is about to host the biggest tournament yet – a national championship sponsored by the United States Golf Association. Coming in 2024,… Login to continue reading Login…
2023 Top 10: Walton Elementary shuts down
In 2023 Walton could lost the charter school on the edge of the small town, bringing to an end a debate that pops up every… Login to continue reading Login…
2023 Top 10: 4. Newton to welcome Hillsboro Industries
About 50 new jobs are coming to Newton following the approval of a development agreement by the Newton City Commission on Nov. 28. Hillsboro Industries… Login to continue reading Login…
2023 Top 10: 5. New Housing
Housing drew headlines for all the right reasons in 2023 – namely the completion of one housing project and the launch of new ones. Byron… Login to continue reading Login…
2023 Top 10: 6. Railer Way amended
Online bullying and the timing of release of a video showing a Newton High School Wrestler vaping in violation of the school’s Railer Way code… Login to continue reading Login…
2023 Top 10: 7. Wetlands Park opens
Newton’s newest park celebrated a grand opening Nov. 30, the R. Michael Rhoades Wetland Park on Southwest 14th Street. The park, funded with private funds,… Login to continue reading Login…
2023 Top 10: 8. County bans commercial wind, solar projects
It is very rare that a decision by the Harvey County Commission is met with cheers and a standing ovation – but that is what… Login to continue reading Login…
2023 Top 10: 9. Library construction begins
In December the city of Newton posted photos to social media of the inside of the new Newton Public Library, with construction nearing completion. Work… Login to continue reading Login…