Newton Mid-Kansas Symphony Orchestra concert this weekend.
The Newton Mid-Kansas Symphony Orchestra opens the 68th Season with their Fall Classics Concert at 4 p.m.
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County commission race a history maker
The 2024 Harvey County Commission election is a bit of a rarity — there are two contested races for commission seats.It has been decades, and it is actually unknown how long ago, since such a thing has happened.
Candidate profiles: Harvey County Commission – District 3
Name: Richard D. McDiffett City of Residence: Rural Newton Party Affiliation: Democrat 1. What motivated you to run for the position of county commissioner? In… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Candidate Profiles: Harvey County Commission – District 2
Name: Mark Jenkins City of Residence: North Newton Party Affiliation: Democrat 1.What motivated you to run for the position of county commissioner? I was motivated… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
As ACA enrollment looms, more than 1,200 county residents make use of marketplace
It’s that time of year again: In most states, the Affordable Care Act’s annual open enrollment season for health plans begins Nov.
‘Ready to Run’ set to launch
Newton mayor Rod Kreie and commissioner Leroy Koehn came up with an idea to help find stronger candidates for local offices – create a program that would educate would-be candidates about the offices to which they aspire.They recruited some help to create such a program, partnering with the Newton Area Chamber of Commerce and reaching across the political spectrum in addition to administrators from the city, county and school district to start creating a program is called “Ready to Run.”“Being an elected official is not easy,” said Rod Kreie, Newton mayor.
County treasurer race gets third candidate
By Chad FreyBecky Fields, who was defeated in the August Republican Primary for the Harvey County Treasurer nomination, officially registered as a write in candidate for the 2024 election this week.
Election profiles: Harvey County Treasurer
Name: Becky FieldsCity of Residence: NewtonParty Affiliation: Republican (Registered write in)What motivated you to run for the position of county treasurer?1.
More work coming to Santa Fe 5/6
A recent bond issue to renovate Santa Fe school and gymnasium (also known as Lindley Hall) at the corner of Broadway and Pine Streets was completed earlier this year, and the project came in under budget.Newton USD 373 has, between unused funds and interest accrued on unused funds, somewhere around [$900,000] in the bank.
County delays permit vote for Pete’s Puddle
A decision on a conditional use permit for Pete’s Puddle, a camping/RV resort Near Burrton, was postponed Oct.