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Are Newton property taxes too high?
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (196+ words) I have been paying property taxes here for 60 years. I just want to make some comments and give some data on Newton property taxes. The city is always telling us they do not have enough money. In fiscal year 2000, there…...
Franchise fees make it past second reading, but council says they are still unsure
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (1836+ words) Ongoing discussions over franchise fees brought out more people who opposed the idea than those who supported it this past Monday night at Newton City Hall. The second consideration to establish franchise fees for electric and gas utilities in Newton…...
Keeping our promise to America’s seniors
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (163+ words) Protecting Social Security and Medicare has been one of my top priorities in Congress. Every senior deserves to retire with security, dignity, and access to the care they need. I am committed to protecting and strengthening Medicare by preserving benefits,…...
John David Harlan
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (61+ words) Newton Daily News John David Harlan, 82, of Des Moines, died at the Des Moines Veterans Administration Community Living Center on Dec. 13, 2025. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Aug 1 at Palo Alto Cemetery in rural Newton....
It’s time for an upgrade
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (376+ words) Newton Daily News It’s time for an upgrade I am writing to offer another perspective on the flooding issues experienced on July 4, in response to Todd Hackathorn’s letter in the July 17 edition of the Newton News. While residents should proactively…...
Meet Children’s Book Author Jill Esbaum Monday, July 27, 10:30 a.m.
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (219+ words) to 12 years old, but all ages are welcome to attend. All Aboard! Relive Iowa’s Inspiring Orphan Train Heritage Tuesday, July 28, 5:30 p.m. Join Iowa author and historian, Darcy Maulsby for a fascinating look at Iowa’s orphan train heritage. Steve Miller Prehistoric…...
Opal Ruth Wilson
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (386+ words) age 106, of Prairie City, Iowa, passed away peacefully with her children by her side on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Opal was born on July 28, 1919 to Robert Hamiliton and Alice Esther “Essie” (Beckwith) Robinson where she was raised on a farm in Colo,…...
Mustangs push No. 1 Williamsburg to brink at state softball tournament
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (1959+ words) Author: Troy Hyde/Newton News FORT DODGE — The PCM softball team had its spectacular season end in heartbreak on Tuesday night. But the Class 3A No. 5 Mustangs went toe-to-toe with the three-time defending state champions and only a walk-off, two-run home…...
Coaches, administrators divided on eighth-grade eligibility policy
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (1879+ words) Author: Troy Hyde/Newton News The new eighth-grade eligibility rule is weeks away from going into affect, and local administrators and coaches are very divided on what the future might look like. “The state’s advice is to start small and…...
Trio headlines 12 area players on all-SICL softball squad
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (915+ words) The Colfax-Mingo and Lynnville-Sully softball teams had just one senior on their roster this season. Five freshmen and sophomores started all 25 games for Colfax-Mingo, and the Hawks started five underclassmen in at least 20 games. The future for both programs appears…...