Opinion

  • Newton is motivated to grow its downtown

    In February, it was announced that Newton, along with Avoca and Guthrie Center, would join the 48 other communities with active Main Street programs. ...
    March 7, 2014 - 11:13 am

  • Reader objects to content, spirit of column

    To the editor:Our copy of the Daily News frequently arrives with yet another column penned by the Ed ...
    March 7, 2014 - 11:13 am

  • We are for legal medical pot

    To the editor:We are for legal medical pot. We are not for legal pot. Please separate the issues.Thi ...
    March 7, 2014 - 11:13 am

  • A Modern Day Mr. Darcy

    I wanted to kickoff this week by saying a big “Thank you” for the thoughts and prayers for me as I recovered from my latest medical mishap.
    March 7, 2014 - 11:14 am

  • The History of Skiff (Part IX)

    I did not have the pleasure of witnessing the 90-plus years of Skiff’s history we have relived together during the past few months, as I did not arriv ...
    March 6, 2014 - 10:28 am

  • Adding to my library

    When a friend of mine does something really cool, I like to give them some congratulations.Friend.Th ...
    March 5, 2014 - 11:17 am

  • So Sorry, Spring!

    It’s time to buy one of those jumbo apology cards and have everyone you know sign it. Clearly, we did something terrible to make spring so angry with ...
    March 5, 2014 - 11:17 am

  • There’s no reason to legalize pot

    For a relatively brief time while I was in the Navy, I worked in a drug and alcohol counseling center. It was perhaps the most eye-opening experience ...
    March 4, 2014 - 1:05 pm

  • Help Wanted: Dead or Alive

    Is your employer looking at you with concern? Does your manager constantly ask how you are feeling? It may not be because they care about how long you ...
    March 4, 2014 - 10:58 am

  • Hope springs eternal

    I don’t care what the Gregorian calendar would have people believe, the season of spring starts on March 1. Winter is a three-month affair that begins ...
    March 4, 2014 - 10:57 am

  • Iowa’s hero governor, Col. Samuel Merrill

    This past week the Associated Press picked up the story of my proposal that up to $100,000 be appropriated to the Department of Cultural Affairs for t ...
    March 3, 2014 - 11:31 am

  • From hog farmers to restaurateurs

    A herd of hogs paid for their wedding. So why not have a wedding picture taken with the hogs?Bruce a ...
    March 4, 2014 - 1:20 pm

  • Protecting Iowa’s children

    A topic that most Iowans prefer not to acknowledge nor discuss is human trafficking.  However, it is a serious matter in our society that we can no lo ...
    March 4, 2014 - 1:16 pm

  • Students' education shouldn't stop at school buildings' doors

    To the editor:We are blessed in Newton to have great teachers who genuinely care about our kids and ...
    March 3, 2014 - 11:30 am

  • Iowa seniors deserve dignity, respect

    Iowa seniors deserve to live their lives in Iowa with dignity and respect.  That’s why we are working on legislation this year to prevent elder abuse. ...
    March 4, 2014 - 1:42 pm

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    Reader Poll

    What do you think about the proposed Raceway Ridge development and how it may impact the surrounding Iowa Speedway.
    I think it's a great idea that will bring jobs and economic growth to Newton
    It sounds like a good plan, but I'd like to know more
    'm not so sure it's a good idea, but I want to learn more about it
    It's a really bad idea to use tax dollars — regardless of the source — to fund economic development
    Undecided