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Newton City Council Schedule Changed Due to Labor Day
The Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 2nd is impacting the monthly meeting schedule for the Newton City Council. Mayor Evelyn George mentioned a revised September meeting date at the last City Council meeting. “We did cancel the September 3rd Council meeting because that’s right after the holiday. So we...
Newton YMCA Still Raising Funds for Possible Expansion
The Newton YMCA continues to work on raising money to possibly expand their facility in two-to-three years. Interim YMCA CEO Andy Karr says the funding could be a combination of local and federal money. “Representative Marianette Miller-Meeks requested money through the Federal Government’s Appropriations Bill. We are still waiting for...
Central RED Reflects on 9/11 with Rob Bandstra
The Central RED Society will welcome retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Colonel Rob Bandstra on Wednesday, September 11th. Most Americans remember where they were when they learned the World Trade Center’s twin towers were attacked by terrorists on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001. Bandstra will present his perspective as the executive officer to the commanding general in charge of North America defense at Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Bandstra enlisted in the U.S. Air Force after graduation from Pella Christian High School. He worked his way up into broader roles of responsibility throughout his 30-year career, being promoted to Lt. Colonel and commanding two special operations squadrons.
Newton YMCA Working to Meet Local Child Care Needs
The Newton YMCA currently provides on-site childcare for over 150 children year round. Interim YMCA CEO Andy Karr says they could help many more parents if they had the space. “There is a huge need for childcare in Jasper County and all of central Iowa really. We have put a real effort into using all the extra space we have for childcare, to have more people take advantage of our program. As soon as we get the space, we fill it up. That need continues to be there.”
Newton Library Roof Replacement Finished
The full roof replacement on the Newton Public Library is finished. Library Director Nicole Terry says she’s awaiting the final paperwork on the $772,000 project. Once that’s in, the Newton City Council can approve the final payment to Hopkins Roofing in Pella. The company was awarded the replacement contract in December 2022, and installed a standing seam metal roof. Terry notes the color of the massive new roof is exactly the same as the original.
Newton Medical Center to close birthing unit, furthering Iowa's maternity care shortage
The hospital in Newton will halt labor and delivery care later this year. MercyOne Newton Medical Center will pause birthing services indefinitely after Oct. 15, hospital officials announced Friday. ...
Pella Christian FFA Earns Grand Champion Honors at the Iowa State Fair
The Pella Christian Tractor Restoration Committee received grand champion honors in the Group Restored Tractor division of the Agricultural Mechanics Technology competition at the Iowa State Fair earlier this month. The committee purchased a John Deere 4230 from Colfax Tractor that was not operational, and worked for over a year...
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