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Celebrate Fourth of July in Newton with parade, food trucks, games, fireworks
Jul. 1—Newton is a town that loves its traditions, and perhaps the most celebrated one of all is the Fourth of July Parade. In fact, it is so popular and so well-attended that it is common for residents to place their folded up lawn chairs along the downtown parade route the night before for a curb-side seat to the Independence Day festivities. Organized by Greater Newton Area Chamber of ...
School board wants to create legislative priority holding lawmakers accountable
Jul. 2—Newton school board members held off on approving next year's legislative priorities, and it is in large part because they want to establish a new priority that would direct lobbyists to hold lawmakers accountable for passing bills without providing districts with timely and comprehensive guidance. Superintendent Tom Messinger said his biggest pet peeve when politics affects education ...
Grinnell Herald Register sisters to serve as 2024 July 4 Grand Marshals
The Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce announces Peggy Elliott and Martha Pinder as the 2024 Fourth of July Grand Marshals. Many incredible and worthy nominations were received again this year, and we are excited to recognize Peggy and Martha for their tireless commitment to communicate, inform and highlight area happenings.
Three Sisters named 2024 Montezuma ‘Let Freedom Ring’ parade marshals
Sisters, from left, Jo Ahrens, Marg McVay and Barb Albin have been named the parade marshals of the Montezuma “Let Freedom Ring” Celebration on Saturday, July 6. The trio is being honored for their many years of service and commitment to the Montezuma business scene and community. They will headline the “Let Freedom Ring” Parade at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 6.
CIRTPA to host Public Information Meeting in Newton on July 10 for Roadway Safety
The Central Iowa Regional Transportation Alliance (CIRTPA) is creating a Safety Action Plan to make our roads safer for everyone. To share this plan and get feedback, they are hosting public meetings across Central Iowa. The Newton meeting details are below:. Date: Wednesday, July 10. Time: 4-6 pm. Location: Newton...
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