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Photo by Louise Lybarger On March 3, the Newton Rotary Club learned about the welding and agriculture programs, and the co-operative work program at Newton Community High School, from students Lane Higgs (left) and Ryan Buerster (second from left), and instructor Brock Tarr (third). Chairperson for the meeting was Rotarian
A free GED class in Newton will be held at the Newton Elementary School on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-8 pm. Participants will be able to enter at door 6 on the North Side of the building and the instructor’s room number is 26. Classes and all Materials are free Stephanie
Jaxon Barthelme – Jaxon came out for the first time and kept things light and fun all year. Parker Eaton – Parker brought energy and excitement crashing the boards and kept his teammates laughing all year. Jerald Eckl – Jerald’s quickness and speed caused problems on the defensive end and
Second grade students heard from the Newton Public Library staff throughout the week for Dr. Seuss Week
FFA students hosted a wide range of activities for the 2020 FFA Week. The week began with Greenhand Day and ended with Tractor Day and a T-shirt photo (for those who remembered to wear their shirt).
2019-20 Newton Lady Eagles Basketball JV offense Award – Madison Blake JV Leadership Award – Allison Einhorn All Conference: Honorable Mention: Whitney Zumbahlen 1st Team: Brooke Jansen 2nd Team: Allison Harris Varsity Awards: Offense – Brooke Jansen Defense – Whitney Zumbahlen Free Throw – Allison Harris Claire Carr – 8th
Upcoming nonprofit training to focus on board member engagement (EFFINGHAM, Illinois – February 27, 2020) Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation, in partnership with Forefront, is pleased to offer “Stand for Your Mission: How to Engage Board Members in Community Outreach and Advocacy” to area nonprofits on March 25, 2020. The workshop
Eagle for Life Foundation announces day of giving for creative learning and college readiness (NEWTON, Illinois – February 26, 2020) Above: Students and teachers are utilizing the new software, virtual labs, camera equipment and more in the newly furnished STEAM Lab at Newton Community High School. The Eagle for Life Foundation
Here is our chance to support Jasper County made items from the Newton Broom and Brush Factory! The Broom and Brush Company is a long standing business in Jasper County and owned by Don Leventhal. With a long history of supporting Jasper County and the schools, it’s a chance for