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Newton area students looking to get involved in something energetic, creative, and team-focused will have a great opportunity coming up as the Jasper County Junior High Marching Eagles Color Guard hosts tryouts next week. Tryouts will take place Tuesday, May 6 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Newton Elementary
Why your microbiome may be the missing piece in iron deficiency. Introduction Iron deficiency anemia is one of the most common conditions we see in clinical practice—but here’s the catch: many patients don’t respond well to iron supplements alone. Why? Because iron metabolism doesn’t start in the bloodstream…It starts in
As summer approaches, excitement is building across Jasper County as the 2026 4-H show season gets set to kick off. From public speaking to livestock competitions, this year’s schedule offers a full lineup of events that highlight the hard work, dedication, and talent of local youth. All exhibits will be
April 15, 1974 – April 16, 2026 Brian Keith Cox, age 52, of Falmouth, Illinois, and formerly of Oblong, Illinois, passed away at 5:20 PM on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at his home. Private family services will be held. In loving memory of Brian, memorials may be made to the
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE NEWTON CITY COUNCIL 108 N. VAN BUREN St.NEWTON, IL 62448April 21, 2026 Motion was made by Gayle Glumac, seconded by Kaleb Wright, to awardthe bid for the Electric Line D Installation Project to BH Electric in theamount of $143,050.Ayes: Blake, Swick, Glumac, Wright, BrooksNays: LindemannB. Consider
November 18, 1943 – April 26, 2026 Loretta Faye Brooks, age 82, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 3:45 PM on Sunday, April 26, at Helia Health Care in Newton, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Loretta’s life will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at the Central
August 31, 1939 – April 26, 2026 Richard Douglas “Doug” Oliver, age 86, of Newton, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 11:02 AM on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Stonebridge in Olney, Illinois, with daughters and sons-in-law by his side. Funeral services celebrating Doug’s life will be held at 11:00 AM
Following is a summary of minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Education of Jasper County Community Unit School District No. 1 held on Monday, April 20th, 2026 in the office of the Board of Education. Board members present were Mr. Brady Shull, Mrs. Jackie Schackmann, Mrs. Mandy
America 250: Jasper County Celebration Set for July 3 in Ste. Marie As Independence Day approaches, the small but deeply rooted community of Ste. Marie is preparing to host a celebration that blends patriotism, tradition, and hometown pride in a way only a small town can. The America 250: A
When someone is diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia, the typical response is simple: “Take iron.” But here’s the problem…Not all iron supplements are created equal—and some are far better than others. In fact, the wrong form of iron is one of the biggest reasons patients fail treatment. Let’s walk through