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

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 ...

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, ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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

Supervisors have recruited architectural firm BBS Architects Engineers to help with the Jasper County Law Enforcement ...

Tiffany Ketcham, of Newton, returned to indie filmmaking last year after a more than decade-long dry spell with the ...

This two-day event will spotlight the innovation, diversity and dedication of local businesses, nonprofits and organizations ...