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On January 14, the Newton Rotary Club had an interesting and informative visit from three Newton High School students who traveled with the Newton Marching Eagles to Disney World in Florida in November 2019. Four busloads of students and chaperones made the six-day trip, which was packed with exciting activities,
Each Monday between now and the opening of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat on March 26th we will be featuring Musical Monday. This week we will continue highlighting our NCHS Seniors who are casted in the 2020 NCHS Musical with Senior Dustin Kuhl. In Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
St. Thomas’ 12th Annual Wine Tasting. This event featuring a variety of wines will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. at the Newton Knights of Columbus Hall. Your $10.00 minimum per adult donation will go to the St. Thomas’ Angels Group who provides many outreach services
There will be a Free Will Donation Pork Chop Supper on Saturday, March 7, from 4-8 (BYOB), Silent Auction from 4-9, and Music from 8-11. All proceeds will go to the Todd Weishaar Family to help with medical bills. There will be updates posted on the Silent Auction at the
On January 7, the Newton Rotary Club heard Deb Whitehurst (left), owner of Dibbie Dabbles Floristry and Gifts, speak about her new business, now open at 200 E. Washington St. in Newton. Whitehurst has many years of experience, including Newton Flower Shop and Buds N Blossoms. Her new shop sells
Corey “Basketball” Jones will be the guest speaker at the Jasper Unit 1 Kindergarten through 12th grade Family Night on Thursday, February 20 at 6:30 pm in the NCHS Gym. This event is funded through the Federal Title I Grant. To learn more about the evening’s speaker you can read
Jasper County Board January 16, 2020 The County Board met in regular session on Thursday, January 16, 2020. Members present were Bollman, Leffler, Fehrenbacher, Hall, Heltsley, Kerner, Swick, Pickens, Warfel, Michl and Weddell. Hickox was absent. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by proclamation according to law
The Jasper Unit 1 Musical Department will be hosting a craft and vendor fair on April 11 at 8 am to 4 pm in the Junior High/High School gymnasium. Proceeds will go to the 5th-12th grade band, chorus, and musical programs. We are currently looking for vendors. Vendor fee will be
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Chapter FN of the P. E. O. Sisterhood met Jan. 14 at the home of Diane Ogdon. President Lowelle Schaefer presided over the meeting. Barb Eaton served as recording secretary pro tem. Chaplain Renee Hartigan gave devotions from Isaiah 12:1-6. Treasurer Jan Klier reported 16 members present and gave the