Newton

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

Main Street says event has outgrown its town square location and it will expand offerings to patrons

Community members and elected officials were overwhelmingly in favor of local business

IEDA provides sports tourism grants for IndyCar and NASCAR race weekends

East side handicap parking, new crosswalk and platform lifts could be installed

Public hearing allows citizens to weigh in on the levies and what they will pay

Supervisors pivot more towards a merit-based system for county workers

Residents had a chance to weigh in on subject before Senate and House took it to a vote

School board members stress the need for detailed plan and calendar by then

NCSD coaches, staff and community members to discuss their wants and needs

After the meetings, architects can move forward with design development

Supervisors and AFSCME at impasse, base wages for bargaining employees approved despite pushback

Lawmaker says a 3-year expectancy for funding would buy time for legislature to rebuild state aid

40-hours-a-week law enforcement services to be provided to small town

‘MAGA Republican’ returns after leading an unsuccessful primary in 2024

Classrooms for seventh and eighth grade currently under construction for 'Dream Big' project

If applicant is approved by commission, it goes to supervisors for final approval

Agreement approved by the board of supervisors, project estimated at $900K

Council have yet to fully decide on a final location for the modular dog kennel

Westwood Golf Course continues to see interior progress in clubhouse project

Layout emphasizes the place instead of logo, council wants other ways to promote city

Council decision could see the end of a longtime partnership or the beginning of a new one

Marshall County to pay for half of the bridge replacement on N. 115th Ave. W.

Jasper County hires Nebraska-based company for multi-day, hands-on exercises

Jasper County reserves $2.8M in rock for roads impacted by past and upcoming road and bridge projects

Jasper County will have to purchase 6.3 acres to relocate nearby curve

Senate Study Bill 1051 would limit lawsuits against pesticide manufacturers

Jasper County hires Kansas-based auctioneer at no cost

Local Options Sales Tax will pay for medical director, app, supply depot, training

County engineer says agreements are needed to receive FEMA reimbursement