Newton

Newton Pacesetters coach makes sure her athletes not only become better dancers but better people outside of high school

Proposal to turn portion of Indian Street into Level B road will be resolved Jan. 28

Project is still in the design phase and needs to complete fundraising campaigns

Projects for stadium bleachers, baseball concession stand and bathrooms still need stakeholder input

New sheriff of Jasper County settles into new role, discusses his vision for office

County will designate maintenance to North 51st Avenue West and Fairview Lane

County engineer said the roadway has not been taken care of over the years

Supervisors plan to distribute money to conservation, secondary roads and EMA

Even with additional payment Jasper County still keeps project below estimates

Lawmaker also wants to prioritize addressing cellphones in school and property taxes

Utility company suing city for breach of contract and defamation questions accuracy of back payments

Facility manager sees no need to keep lot, parking at North Third Avenue East unchanged

Officials to receive more information from new facility manager, who is the former mayor

The $457K and $282K projects could start as late as June 2025

Longtime Newton radio DJ will still be able to manage his local podcast

Former chair of Senate Education Committee wants to prioritize property taxes and fine tuning education-related matters

Elected officials take their oaths to uphold Constitution and serve the people

Absent officials means request needed unanimous support, but it could see return

Two individuals broke into bar and stole money from gambling machines

Authorities investigated and determined threat to be noncredible, lockdown has since lifted

Lawmaker also seeks solutions for preschool funding and corrections issues

His passion for public service extends well beyond his leadership role at sheriff’s office

Council members narrow down their options presented to them by police chief

City of Newton values partnerships but future finances prompt prioritization

A “grand supper” and masquerade party put on by the ladies of the First Universalist Church at Union Hall on Christmas Eve was the talk of Newton at Christmastime 1874

Jasper County barn transformed into breathtaking wedding venue and event space

Police chief urges retailers to be responsible and inspect their pumps daily

ICRA-backed bill proposes modernization and first fee increase in 40 years

Police chief urges retailers to be responsible and inspect their pumps daily

Council approves 5-year contact with inspector to enforce rental property codes

Iowa State Patrol report says semi-truck overcorrected and crossed centerline

After public hearing on Dec. 31, supervisors likely to authorize $167K purchase

David Mast surprised by outgoing city administrator and council in gesture that acknowledges his lifetime of continued service

Fears of consolidation and property tax laws negatively affecting small towns partially prompts departure

Supporters denounce the commission’s decision after heated exchanges

Recommending body likely to meet soon to discuss the elected official salaries

Other options may be more costly, animal control to be interrupted in the interim

Jasper County secures ‘critical’ equipment with a back-to-normal lead time

Newton to spend borrowed funds on water meters, plant improvements, wells, etc.

It’s been 18 years since Newton had an Aldi, and it took 6 years to get it back

More than $1.31M of the city’s $2.27M in federal stimulus money goes toward parks project

Commission will likely determine any action at upcoming meeting next week

Council approves changes, which affect streets currently under construction

District proposes the projects be paid using a combined $1.6M in SAVE funds

State disbanded the advisory board, but local elected officials still see benefits

Jasper County will create group to fundraise and plan for semiquincentennial

Grocery store on Iowa Speedway Drive provides another option for customers

Supervisors approve $695K contract for roadway that received lab tests

Similarly to first phase, the low bid comes in below civil engineer’s estimate

Streets are being returned to original widths and with grass areas for better snow storage