Jasper County joins the City of Newton in providing DMACC with matching funds towards a Community Attraction & Tourism Grant for a project at Legacy Plaza.

The Rock of Ages women’s basketball team qualified for the National Senior Games after winning their age bracket of the ...

Along with specialized programming throughout the fairgrounds, ChildServe Calming Rooms will again be available and staffed ...

Between corn dogs and giant slide rides, there are lots of ways kids can learn about agriculture at the Iowa State Fair.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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, ...

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 ...