NPD reports record-level calls for service in 2018
Calls for service for the Newton Police Department are rising for a department with a limited staff.
NHS improv team qualifies for All-State Large Group
A Newton High School improv group — consisting of junior Molly Coy and seniors Makayla Kelleher, Isaac Friedman and Delaney Nasalroad — regu…
NDN to observe Presidents' Day
In observance of President’s Day, the Newton Daily News will be closed Monday during regular business hours. Because of this, there will be …
Council to reignite fireworks discussion
The Newton City Council will discuss the town’s hotly contested fireworks ordinance during its upcoming meeting Monday night; a topic that g…
This Week from the Library Feb. 15, 2019
Blues Under the Blue Roof6:30 p.m. Monday — Heath & Scoots perform at the library. Live musical perf…
Racketeering lawsuit by Dakota Access developer dismissed
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday dismissed a $1 billion racketeering lawsuit that the developer of the Dakota Access oil pi…
Senate Dems propose changes to Medicaid program
DES MOINES — Two Democratic senators have proposed a bill that would return thousands of Iowans living with severe, complex and permanent di…
City demands recordings of commission's closed-door meetings
DAVENPORT — Lawyers for the city of Davenport have demanded audio recordings of several closed-door meetings of the city's civil rights comm…
Northern Iowa teacher charged with third OWI
BRITT — A northern Iowa teacher has again been accused of driving while intoxicated.Hancock County c…
USDA provided Iowa farmers $9.2M for livestock grazing conservation practices
DES MOINES — Iowa farmers contracted a record $9.2 million in 2018 for conservation practices that help reduce soil erosion, improve water q…