Frietsch offered other solutions, such as acquiring grants to pay for a new bridge. Two grants were pursued, but the county ...

That’s the sound of California’s Gravy Train coming to a squealing halt. The rail project is about $100 billion over budget.

Want to join a book club but don’t have the time for a regular meeting? Or maybe bring your lunch and join other true crime ...

Ever since Newton Mayor Evelyn George announced last month that she would not be running for re-election, council member Randy Ervin has been asked if he will attempt another mayoral campaign. At the ...

Our seniors also deserve peace of mind. The One Big Beautiful Bill created a new $6,000 tax deduction for Americans over the age of 65. Married couples can deduct up to $12,000 from their taxable ...

Wishman added 30 hits, 25 runs, five doubles, 24 RBIs, nine walks, 50 total bases and 16 steals and he was hit by four pitches. He also struck out only two times in 73 at-bats, which ranked tied for ...

In Iowa, nonprofits are vital to the health and success of local communities, feeding families, supporting children, and strengthening neighborhoods. The Nonprofits Get It Done campaign highlights ...

Addie Zivney, age 1 1/2, just completed the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program at the Newton Public Library. Addie received a Dr. Suess bag full of items to help her get ready for kindergarten, ...

Cash donations for this project may be delivered or sent to Neighbors Helping Neighbors at First Lutheran Church, 309 E. Third St. N. in Newton. Questions may be addressed to Judy Monroe at ...

Council member Joel Mills does not agree food trucks should be parked on a roadway. He also argued the code changes go ...

Smith does everything she can to help her community flourish. She recently introduced the concept of “Welcome Bags” to the ...

Individuals receiving a Quilt of Valor during Prairie Days in Prairie City were: seated from left: Emory Ahn, Daniel Bennett, Kevin Bonham, Connor Brey, Jeffrey Chekal, Deanna Cross, George Evans, ...