We should support one of our own

With my columns, I usually prefer to talk about my life and the random adventures that transpire in the life of a 20-something Kansas City transplant in Newton, Iowa. ... Read More »

Columnists

I'll take 'Smartphones' for $400, Alec

My first cell phone was far from special, nor technologically advanced.It was one of those little blue Nokias with an eerie green screen you buy off the shelf at Walmart or Ta ... Read More »

Cell phone snoop suspects friends of having an affair

DEAR ABBY: I have a friend who I believe is having an affair. I have no concrete evidence, only a slew of circumstantial evidence such as odd work hours, blocks of mystery tim ... Read More »

Local Editorials

We should support one of our own

With my columns, I usually prefer to talk about my life and the random adventures that transpire in the life of a 20-something Kansas City transplant in Newton, Iowa.But somet ... Read More »

Entertainment on a budget.

As a continuation of last week’s column on budgeting, I want to cover entertainment. I was asked by several people, “Don’t you have to miss out on a lot of fun opportunities b ... Read More »

Letters to the Editor

Reader opposes merger of Speedway, Prairie Fire TIF districts

To the editor:Super-TIF District? Here is a quote from the Newton Daily News Friday May 17.“Currently, the Prairie Fire district has more than $200,000 each year in excess tax ... Read More »

Thank you to volunteer guards at Wall That Heals

To the editor:This is letter of thanks goes out to all the people who served as guards during the visit of The Wall That Heals. These volunteers watched over The Wall of our f ... Read More »

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Reader Poll

Should state and local government spend tax money in an effort to draw a Sprint Cup race to the Iowa Speedway?

No, it is a private business and should operate on its own revenues
Yes, an investment in Iowa Speedway is an investment in our community's future
Only state money should be used, because the whole state benefits from Iowa Speedway
Only local money should be used, since Newton and Jasper County have the most to gain
Unsure