Staff says lining method prevents the need to excavate or repave streets

Knowing $5M renovation is progressing, supervisors sign statement of gift intent

School resource officer led the charge to bring club to the high school, allowing kids to compete in different ways

Parade route has been changed but more activities are available or community

Metal Culverts, Inc. awarded projects with $13K and $38K bids

Search warrant of felon’s home assisted by CIRTT and MINE

Settlement agreement with Chedester Properties was created in 2023, yet the building still stands

Longtime board member replaced by supervisor is disappointed and frustrated by decision

Police say 31-year-old Algona woman was booked for operating while intoxicated

Radio hits, Celtic celebrations, a tribute to Bee Gees and more for this year’s concerts

Identity is being withheld until family is notified

Jasper County releases a number of statements to address community uproar

‘I had to take his picture’

New policy makes marching band practices count as instructional time and prevents them from using a useful app

Supervisors change policy to be more in line with current trends, other counties

Padget says bullying should not be tolerated even with gender identity eliminated from state civil rights code

Newton blues festival features near-nonstop music at Maytag Park

Newton Community School District students are welcomed back in the classroom for 2025-2026 school year

Firm hired to complete study provided county with renderings of possible options

Intersection at E. 12th St. S. and S. 13th Ave. E. has seen 8 reported accidents in past 3 years, city says

Authorities say child survived the fall with non-life-threatening injuries

Mental health clinic argues it doesn't need conditional use permit from city, neighbors say they should have been notified before purchase

Two parking spots to be removed, north and south stop signs added

Mayor says they can utilize right-of-way for city-approved events

Longtime partnership with the event ensures everyone gets a full meal at no cost to families

Engineer says the next step is to draft professional design services contract

Supervisors had instructed wage committee to find system that best fits county

County auditor says new equipment can cut costs in half every election cycle

GNACC’s New Teachers Luncheon recognizes latest educators joining the ranks

Carol Kramer has dedicated more than 30 years to conservation and fundraising for major project

Sheriff’s office forms partnership with school district for enhanced safety and relationship building

Representative from the railroad also offered honest feedback to neighbors

Office had posed as an underage girl on social media

NCSD food service supervisor says many families who qualified for free meals last year may be forced to start paying

Jury trial determined stand-your-ground defense was not viable in this case

Newton woman who used controlled substance, identified as fentanyl, later died

Iowa gubernatorial candidate wants to end the ‘lesser-of-two-evils’ system

‘Growers and farmers want to do more…we’re not giving them the resources’

Council continues to make final additions to the latest golf course amenity

If the grant is successful, the funds should complete Legacy Plaza greenspace

Council member wants community to thank Evelyn George for her dedication

County engineer suggests North Skunk River issues make some proposals unfeasible

Joel Mills and Stacy Simbro in the minority, but they worry about safety

Facility will allow better training opportunities for sheriff’s office

Director says cast of 30 kids will star in quirky comedy called ‘Littles'

Field day at Iowa Speedway: NASCAR Foundation lets kids enjoy race weekend before sold-out crowds

Staff transportation could be a challenge if TJ’s south lot not completed in time

Administrators say electronic device ban includes lunchtime, in between classes

Iowa Speedway, NASCAR Foundation partnership lets youth enjoy the perks of race weekend

Officers charge 43-year-old with felonies and several counts of distribution of obscene material