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The Jasper. County 4-H general show judging was held on Friday, June 21 at the 4-H building. 4-H members brought in their projects to be judged with an option of first or second place. After all of the projects in a category were judged, Best of Show and State Fair
7/1/19 WIC clinic for women, infants and children from 8:00 am – 6:00 pm. WIC is a supplemental nutrition program for income eligible pregnant and postpartum women, infants and children up to the age of 5. Attached is a flyer with income guidelines for 2018/19. Call 783-4436 for more information
The Jasper County Board of Education met on Thursday, June 20, 2019 in the Board of Education office. Board members present were Mr. Gordon Millsap, Mr. Jon Fulton, Mrs. Melissa Stanley, Mr. Jason Kuhl and Mr. Bill Meinhart. Members absent: Mrs. Holly Farley, and Mrs. Mandy Rieman. All votes are
Planned for July 2 OBLONG, IL—A painting party fundraiser, planned for July 2, is sure to attract many fun-loving participants who will take home with them a cute patriotic piece and simultaneously help with expenses related to the interest group programming at the Oblong Children’s Christian Home. Karla Ries of Art Is
The Newton Lady Eagles Volleyball team held a camp for 5th through 8th grade students Monday through Thursday of this week helping them improve upon their skills in volleyball and learn to work together as teammates. The award for the 6th grade is Megan Miller and 7th grade is Lena
The Newton Masonic Lodge 216 is hosting a baked spaghetti lunch with garlic bread and desserts from 10am to 2pm on July 14 at the Masonic Lodge in Newton. This event is a freewill donation with proceeds going towards the purchase of equipment to water the flowers on the square
The Opportunists, racers from Race Across America, stopped briefly in Jasper County at Newton Community High School to meet up with an old friend of theirs, Jim Riddle. Officer Riddle pulled over the group last year as they passed through Jasper County in the middle of the night for failure
Each week the Newton Public Library has story time at 10:30 am during the summer through July 18. This week Mrs. Julie Chapman was the mystery reader. Be sure to stop by the library on Thursdays to see who the mystery reader is each week!
There will be a PARK day to fundraise for the Riverwalk on June 29th at Peterson Park with the proceeds from the mini-golf, batting cages, and Newton Aquatic Center going to the Riverwalk Trail from 1pm to 8pm. The Newton Eagle Trail System is more than just one park of
Board Meeting Agenda I. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/Roll Call II. Adopt Agenda III. Superintendent’s Report IV. Recognition of Guests and Public Comments V. Approval of Consent Agenda A. Approval of Regular and Closed Minutes for May 20, 2019. B. Approval of Bills and Payroll C. Presentation of monthly financial