Thad Nearmyer has spent the past few months sitting in the spectator sections to watch the Jasper County Board of Supervisors ...

Nov. 5, 2024 is a day that will forever be remembered as the day the American people voted for a mandate — a mandate for change.

Chess Club for Kids! Monday, Nov. 25, 3 – 5 p.m. Kids in grades 1st – 6th are invited to learn how to play chess and practice with other children their own age. This program is free to attend and will ...

Members of the Prairie City Church of the Brethren shared a historic moment Sept. 15 with a groundbreaking ceremony to kick ...

With the growth of Legacy Plaza, staff reasoned there is a need for on-street parking to be allowed. The street is 38 feet ...

A 19-year-old man from Minneapolis, Minn., is accused of third-degree sexual abuse that police allege took place in Newton. Xian M. Wanjala has since been arrested and charged for the alleged assault, ...

Freshman Isabel Talley highlighted the night with a first-place finish at 235 pounds. Senior Stella Cupples (115) and junior ...

Jasper County Emergency Management Agency has announced the release of a new, custom smartphone application. According to the ...

Newton City Council voted 6-0 to approve the updated contract, which only received language updates from the Polk County Fire ...

The top finish of the weekend came in the 200-yard freestyle relay, but the Aquagirls were at least 12th in all three relays ...

Ethan Opfer knew about the surprise in store for his grandfather Lawrence Opfer, a World War II veteran, but he didn’t know ...

NHS students recognized for achieving 'A' honor roll ...