Newton

Officials find out many audience members did not have 65-and-older credit

Local business owner contributes to event that is considered 'the best day of the year' at NHS

Jasper County recruits help of local tinkerer to fix pneumatic clock now on display

Supervisors hire Sully Construction to address drainage issues

Funds would help cover training expenses for medical examiner investigators

Lawmaker wanted multi-year funding package to buy time for formula changes

Meanwhile, public schools are still required to submit proposed levy rates with incomplete info

Messinger suggests better communication is needed before bills get introduced

U.S. Sec. of Agriculture also assures Trump administration will be opening up markets and expanding trade

Conference board meeting gets heated as members demand accountability

Officials stress they have no control over school district and city levies

Conservation says law enforcement and fire departments could utilize building

Conservation had been maintaining footbridge at historic site for 50 years

Supervisors expand funding usage while still keeping money for maintenance

Agencies like NRCS and SWCD help farmers extend the life of their land by helping them reduce soil erosion, improve water quality and enhance wildlife habitat

City council takes action on one of its top 2024-2026 goals

Provision allows county to reimburse city if non-provider transport responds

Jasper County wants to vacate 0.4-mile portion of East 64th Street South

Most of the meeting was dedicated to explaining the confusing mailer

Criminal complaints show the individual is charged with sex crimes

Iowa State Patrol is investigating the crash, no serious injuries reported

Newton Arboretum and Capitol II Theatre are rolling out the red carpet for Great Dane who stars in new movie ‘The Friend'

Police were issuing a court order when man barricaded himself in home and threatened occupants

Thieves are bypassing factory-installed security features and burglarizing cars

Precinct officials to be paid $15 per hour, $15.50 per hour for Election Day work

Annual report shows 25% of the county population can apply for assistance

Variance allows facility to open without it, project to be completed by end of year

Lawmakers stress both good and bad bills go through extensive vetting process

More than 400 jobs are available at Newton wind blade manufacturing plant, which is expecting to begin operations in May

Jasper County Sheriff’s Office continues initiative to create safer environment, build student connections with law enforcement

Jasper County leaders say budget year statements are confusing and misleading

UP Games creates ‘Floristry,’ the first two-player game about Dutch auctions

Outcome is the result of a ‘thorough and effective police investigation’

NDC and JEDCO team up to provide job assistance opportunity on April 10

Professional services agreement approved to allow project to be let in June

Jasper County needs more right-of-way for upcoming bridge project

Commission wants to begin goal setting with new department head on board

County attorney’s office says dogs have helped ease anxieties with victim depositions, child testimonies

District to close north driveway for rework on April 15, drop-offs will be unaffected

Former Marine and retired police officer to start leading department on March 17

Club would allow students to compete with other schools and possibly earn scholarships

League of Women Voters of Jasper County hosts event for discussion and debate

Records show NCSD employee drank White Claws in gas station bathroom and did not pay for them

Peterson Contractors awarded contract from Jasper County, late start date April 21

Newton wants to address I&I issues in the private sanitary sewer infrastructure

Newton-based racetrack wants to be part of the community and continue impressing visitors at race weekends

Council approves of loan agreements, staff responds to resident feedback

Marine veteran still needs approval from supervisors before he can be hired

County engineer says it is a simple project with a late start date of June 9

Jasper County expects the construction could begin by spring of 2026