Cody Muhs Returns to Newton School Board
Cody Muhs A familiar face is returning to the Newton School Board. Former Board President Cody Muhs was unanimously selected to fill a vacant board seat last(Monday) night. Muhs and…
4th Ward Newton City Councilwoman Vicki Wade Resigning Next Month
Vicki Wade A Newton City Council seat will become vacant in about a month. Last(Monday)night…4th Ward Council member Vicki Wade announced an upcoming move to a different part of the…
Alleged Knife Threat Produces Going Armed With Intent Arrest at Newton Apartment Building
Man on the chair in Handcuffs. Rear view and Closeup ,Men criminal in handcuffs arrested for crimes. With hands in back,boy prison shackle in the jail violence concept. A 26…
The 16 Field Indoor/Outdoor Softball Complex Proposed to Be Built by Iowa Speedway Back on a Newton City Council Agenda
Fastpitch Tonight(Monday)…the Newton City Council will be asked to set a public hearing for the June 17th Council meeting, so the Council can consider another amendment to the proposed creation…
Five High School Commencements in Jasper County This Weekend
graduation High School commencements will be held this weekend in Newton, Monroe, Colfax, Baxter, and Sully. The 39 member 2024 class at Lynnville-Sully get their High School diplomas Saturday night…
Newton Convicted Domestic Abuser Allegedly Caught With a Rifle
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Jail Time Imposed on Newton Motorcyclist for Eluding
Alpha Image Library A 22 year old Newton man accused of eluding two Newton Police Officers on a motorcycle May 30th has been sentenced to 20 days in Jail. Chandler…
Site Work Underway for Newton Aldi’s Grocery Store
Aldi Site work is underway in preparation for the construction of an Aldi’s Grocery Store on the southeast edge of town. The site is the 300-block of Iowa Speedway drive,…
16-Lot Subdivision on County’s Eastern Edge Approved
Jasper County A new 16-lot subdivision southwest of Mingo and just east of the Polk/Jasper County line was approved this week by the Jasper county Board of Supervisors. That’s the…
County Sheriff’s Department Lands Another Federal Highway Safety Grant
Jasper Sheriff The Jasper County Sheriff’s Department is again getting some outside revenue from a Federal Highway Safety Grant through the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau. Sheriff John Halferty told the…
No State or Federal Disaster Declaration for Monroe Tornado
credit: Jessie naul The tornado just east of Monroe Friday April 26th did not cause enough damage to warrant a State or federal disaster declaration. The National Weather Services’ assessment…
PCM School Board Choses Familiar Superintendent Search Firm
PCM School Board The PCM School Board has unanimously approved a familiar company to lead the search for the District’s next Interim and long-term Superintendent. School Board President Ryan VanDerKamp…
Newton Police Catch Two 15 Year Old’s With Stolen Vehicle After Chase and Crash
Alpha Image Library A stolen vehicle, a police chase, and two Newton 15 year Old boy’s were the primary elements of an incident in Newton Monday morning. The result was…
Guilty Pleas Entered in Year Old Armed Confrontation Near Mitchellville
Gavel A Mitchellville man accused of pointing a loaded gun at a Newburg woman on May 8th of last year has entered two guilty pleas. 25 year old Nathan Anthony…