The Newton Public Library offers Monthly Mystery Bags for adults containing a surprise selection of 4-5 books and an adult ...

There are multiple ways for families to apply including an online application, a phone appointment, an in person appointment, ...

The Great Iowa Treasure Hunt currently has more than $575 million in forgotten funds just waiting to be reunited with their ...

The reason I ran for office and am now seek re-election is because I want to make Newton a great place to live. I want it to ...

1. Introduce/Reintroduce yourself to voters and explain why you are running.

Submitted by Newton FFA Reporter, Gaby Layton. Newton FFA had 21 first-year members participate in South Central district ...

Applicants for St. Nick's Christmas Club must meet eligibility guidelines including children 18 and younger must be Jasper ...

From spooky scenes to ghost busting heroes, the PCM Elementary PTO Trunk or Treat on Oct. 25 in downtown Monroe was a fun way ...

Hundreds of trick-or-treaters walked downtown Colfax gathering candy and goodies during the annual Halloween Walk Oct. 21 ...

The Democrat Government Shutdown has been going on for nearly a month and continues to negatively affect Iowans and the entire country. Families are struggling to pay their bills, small businesses are ...

By Nov. 10, it is going to be real easy to find our local Marines, because it will mark the U.S. Marine Corps’s 250th birthday. Jasper County Marines are preparing a birthday bash, of sorts, starting ...

I have served in city government in many different positions over 30 years. I am very proud of this community and its people.