Threshers perform day of service in community
Bethel College students fanned out across Newton and North Newton Sept.
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Officials celebrate Kansas’ ‘economic transformation’ at new soybean plant
CHERRYVALE — While this southeast Kansas town’s population peaked more than 100 years ago, the opening of the region’s largest ever economic development project means its best days are ahead, Lt.
Kansas Profile: High tech tools for the ranch
What tools does a rancher use to enhance his productivity?
Bridge rerouting starts for I-135 project
Getting in and out of the Chisholm Retail and Outlet Shops and surrounding businesses on SE 36th Street got a little more difficult this week and KDOT construction crews shut down two lanes of traffic for a bridge replacement project this week.KDOT has begun work on the I-135 & 36th Street interchange.The $16.5 million project to replace the Southeast 36th Street bridge over I-135 at Newton is expected to be completed by Nov.
Constitution contest launched
High School SeniorsA local Constitution essay contest is launching on Constitution Day in the middle of Constitution Week.The contest will be for seniors at Newton High School and Halstead High School.
County looks at bridge audit, seeking funding for projects
Anthony Swartzentruber had to be the bearer of bad news for the county commission, on a morning where there was plenty of bad news surrounding bridges in Harvey County.
Through the lens: Sedgwick Fall Fest parade
All photos by Michele Clark, Newton Kansan
Dozens leave school after alleged threat from weeks old social media post
By Chad Frey Newton Kansan A slightly heavier police presence at Newton schools Sept. 18 signaled something was afoot during student drop off. An email to parents a few minutes…
BNSF announces Broadway crossing closure
The BNSF Railway crossing on East Broadway is scheduled to close for repairs next week. The crossing is expected to be closed from 7 a.m. Monday, Sept. 23 through 5…
Mural coming to Santa Fe Gym/Lindley Hall
For Newton USD 373 Board of Education Member Andy Ortiz it has been a long road to get to the announcement he was able to make this last week.