PTO Ice Cream with the Farm Bureau
The Newton PTO purchased ice cream from the Jasper County Farm Bureau for the students at Newton Elementary. Thank you to Kristin Radke for the amazing photos!
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Meet and Greet at the Ambraw River Eagles for Mayor Kuhl and Councilman Lindemann
Tuesday, May 4th, at 7pm, the Ambraw River Eagles will be hosting a meet and greet with our newly elected City Officials . Sandwiches, cake, and cookies will be served! The general public, all Councilman past and present, and kids are welcome to attend. Please join us and talk one
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Adopt A Grandparent with NCHS Student Council
From Newton Community High School Student Council Inspired by a similar event in Effingham, NCHS Student Council and Dibbie Dabbles are bringing the #AdoptAGrandparent campaign to our community! Our hope is to spread some cheer to our residents at the Newton Care Center and the Villas of Holly Brook. Our
Destruction of Special Education Records
The Jasper County Community Unit #1 Special Needs Department will, on or after July 1, 2021, destroy special education temporary records in its possession of those individuals: -Graduated in the school year of 2015-2016. -Any records of individuals graduated earlier not previously destroyed. Any individual who may have records included
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City Council Unofficial Minutes from April 20
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE NEWTON CITY COUNCIL 108 N. Van Buren St Newton, IL 62448 April 20, 2021 1. CALL TO ORDER: Mark Bolander, Mayor Mayor Mark Bolander called the meeting to order. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Alderman David Brown. Pledge of allegiance to the flag was led
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City Council Special Meeting April 28, 2021 at 6:00 PM
There will be a special meeting of the City of Newton City Council on Wednesday, April 28th at the City of Newton City Hall. The meeting will be held at 6pm. Electric rates and the City of Newton budget will be among the items discussed. AGENDA SPECIAL MEETING OF
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JEDITalks: FrostBuddy with Brock and Mitch Mammoser
JEDITalks hosted FrostBuddy founders Brock and Mitch Mammoser via Zoom on Tuesday, April 20. FrostBuddy is a universal can cooler which can be found both online by clicking here or locally at Miss Bradlie’s Mercantile on the square in Newton. Both Brock and Mitch are Newton natives and Brock was
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City Wide Garage Sales May 7th and 8th
The Jasper County Daily News will be coordinating City Wide Garage Sales on May 7th and 8th. To participate in the advertising of this event we will need the following information no later than May 3rd. What: items you want listed as selling (don’t forget clothing sizes if applicable) When:
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City of Newton City Wide Cleanup
Newton’s City Wide Cleanup is scheduled for May 21 7am to 4pm & 22 from 7am to 3pm · Now is the time to start cleaning up around your property. · Last year we moved the large dumpsters to the City Street Department on Marion Street. That is where the dumpsters will
CEO Spotlight: Alex Osborne
CEO Spotlight: Alex Osborne Alex Osborne is the daughter of Shelah Bergbower and Chadd Osborne and is currently a junior at Newton Community High School. Throughout her high school career Alex has participated in FFA, Beta Club, Student Council, and numerous other activities. Outside of school Alex is heavily involved