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Newton student named Presidential Scholar
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today announced the 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields. The Kansas scholars include (hometown, scholar, school, location):. KS – Leawood – Paranjay Sharma, The...
Newton Public Library makes policy change
NEWTON, Kan. — As part of Newton Public Library's commitment to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all library patrons, the NPL board of trustees has approved updates to the library's Child Supervision Policy. Starting Wednesday, May 1, children ages 9 to 13 who come to use the...
Emberhope speaks to Newton City Commission
NEWTON, Kan. — At Tuesday night’s meeting, the City Commission heard Emberhope’s proposal for an expansion on their Newton campus. Emberhope President and CEO Nickaila Sandate and consultant Jim Scott described the first phase of a long-term master plan: Hope Estates, a 38-unit affordable housing development designed to serve the community needs for teens aging out of foster care, foster families, and seniors. It will include one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments in townhouses, duplexes, and a small apartment building.
Join Park City in Defending Our Title at the 2024 Blood Donor Challenge on May 20
The Blood Donor Challenge against Valley Center is back again for 2024! Join us in the friendly challenge for a good cause! Donate on May 20 from 12-6 p.m. at the City Admin Center Park City won in 2023, and we'd love to be back-to-back champions!Visit here for more details.
Harvey County road sealing projects begin May 1
HARVEY COUNTY, Kan. — A sealing program is scheduled to begin May 1 to resurface two Harvey County roads. North Meridian Road between West Broadway Street and North Hesston Road will be resurfaced, as well as Northeast 60th Street between K-15 Highway and U.S. Highway 50. Both roadways will...
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