United Way of Jasper County was awarded a $2,500 Hotel-Motel Tourism Grant from the Newton City Council for its upcoming card ...

To make way for a new $2 million ladder truck for the Newton Fire Department, the city council last week accepted the ...

Despite concerns from one city council member, the majority of Newton elected officials last week approved an agreement ...

The Cardinals led by six after one quarter and extended the lead to double digits at halftime before winning 56-47 at home.

Newton junior Kent Montgomery, top, celebrates one of his wins at the state wrestling tournament on Thursday. The victory ...

Former Baxter city clerk deleted files after she left her post, court documents say Article upload date: 01/09/2026 Baxter’s former police chief knowingly submitted inaccurate or fraudulent payroll, ...

The arrests of Newton resident Noah Peterson in 2022 were unjustified and, in fact, violated his constitutional rights, a ...

Kenneth Wayne Shipley was born on August 10, 1939, to Kenneth and Martha (Tweed) Shipley. He attended Gilman High School and graduated with the Class of 1957.

Colfax-Mingo sophomore Mickey Bucklin, left, finished with eight points, three rebounds and two assists in the Tigerhawks’ win over Belle Plaine on Feb. 10. Author: Troy Hyde/Newton News COLFAX — ...

EDDYVILLE — The PCM boys basketball team overcame a slow start and blew out Eddyville-Blakesburg- Fremont on the road on Feb. 12. The Mustangs trailed by two at halftime but outscored the Rockets ...

CENTERVILLE — Tucker Wheeler is back for one last chance at a state title, Kaliber Fry qualified for the state wrestling tournament for the third time in his career and the PCM boys wrestling team ...

COLFAX — After playing one of its worst quarters of the season, the Colfax-Mingo boys basketball team found itself down only seven after 8 minutes against BGM on Feb. 9. The Tigerhawks had plenty of ...