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2019 Homecoming Court Queen and King Candidates Front Row: Miss Claire Carr, Miss Kelsi Geltz, Miss Brooklyn Herman, Miss Abigail “Abby” Stone, Miss Jacelyn Street. Back Row: Mr. Jaxon Barthelme, Mr. Keaton Frohning, Mr. Jarrett Tharp, Mr. Braedyn Wise, Mr. Justin Zumbahlen. Queen Candidates Miss Claire Carr, Miss Kelsi Geltz,
The Board of Education for Jasper County Community Unit School District #1 has a vacancy on the school board to serve until the next regular school board election to be conducted in April of 2021 and is currently accepting applications from district residents interested in serving on the school board. Applicants
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATLY Pursuant to Newton City Ordinance 27-9-3(f), Police Chief Mike Swick has issued a BURNING BAN for the City of Newton until further notice. Please contact the Newton Police Department with any questions or concerns. Thank you. Date: September 30, 2019 Chief Mike Swick
Fish Fry Fundraiser for Saved By Grace Animal Rescue on Friday, October 11 from 4pm to 7pm. There will also be a bake sale during the event.
The Cancer Support Bingo help by the Jasper County Health Department will be on October 3rd at St. Thomas Parish Center.
Fire Prevention Week will be kicked off with a junior firefighter training on Saturday, October 12 at the firehouse in Newton (104 N 1st Street at 10 am to 2 pm. The event is open to the public and will include firehouse tours, touch a truck, and an obstacle course
2019 Marching Eagles Band Classic Results Photos below: Class 1A: Outstanding Auxiliary – Oblong Outstanding Percussion – Okaw Valley Outstanding Drum Major – Oblong Third Place – Okaw Valley Second Place – Bement First Place – Oblong Class 2A: Outstanding Auxiliary – Casey Westfield Outstanding Percussion – Sangamon Valley Outstanding
The Newton Marching Eagles competed in the Robinson Marching Maroon Festival in Class 3A with the following results: Outstanding Color Guard, Drum Major, Percussion, First Place Band, as well as Grand Champion! 2019 Show title Bloom including musical selections Breathe No More by Evanescence, Every Breath You Take by The Police,
Monday September 30: ALL students and staff in Jasper County schools – both District and St Thomas are being asked to wear blue tomorrow in memory of the Sullivan Elementary student who passed away.