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Schowalter Villa to host car show HESSTON – Schowalter Villa, a Bluestem Communities life plan community, is planning for its annual car show for the public. The car show will be on Saturday, June 17, from 10 a.m.
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With summer coming fast, regulator issues electric reliability warning
As much as two thirds of North America could face shortages of electricity this summer in the event of severe and protracted heat, according to the regulator in charge of setting and enforcing standards for the electric grid.
Kansas GOP chairman orders review of proposed policy undercutting Black, Hispanic voices
TOPEKA — The chairman of the Kansas Republican Party ordered reconsideration Friday of proposed changes in party bylaws that would undermine the influence of Black and Hispanic members on the partisan organization’s executive board.
Parents at Teachers hosts ‘touch a truck’
Parents as Teachers hosted a “touch a truck” night at Centennial Park May 19. Parents and their children were able to get up close and personal with large vehicles, including the Bearcat employed by the Harvey County Sheriff’s office and tucks from the city including a firetruck from Newton Fire/EMS.
Drum therapy at NPL
Newton Public Library hosted a Drumming Therapy Workshop May 20 . The participatory drumming therapy workshop was led by Everett Bradley, director of Prairie View’s Adventure and Recreational Therapy team.
When faith says to help migrants – and the law says don’t
Many religious traditions preach the need to care for strangers. But what happens when caring for the stranger comes into conflict with government policy? After Title 42 restrictions at the U.S.
EMS services in need of people, funding
EMS services in Harvey County are struggling – increased call volumes, staff availability and insufficient reimbursement rates are creating challenges for every department in the county. “Harvey Count Emergency Services is entering into a crossroads,” said Newton Fire/EMS Chief Steve Roberson.
Kelly approves K-12 spending and more private school tax credits, vetoes cut to rural districts
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly signed a controversial school funding bill Thursday that lets more families use state tax dollars to pay for private or home schools.
CKCF Spring Soiree honors volunteers
The Central Kansas Community Foundation recently held it’s first Spring Soiree at the Sand Creek Event Center to raise funds for its operating fund and toward its mission of “Building Stronger Communities Through Charitable Giving.”
Library happenings
Newton Public Library 720 N Oak Street Newton, KS 67114 (316) 283-2890 fax: (316) 283-2916 www.newtonplks.org library@newtonplks.org Library Hours: Mon-Tues, Thurs: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.