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- Filings roll in for election
Nine people have filed with the Harvey County clerka TMs office to run for seats in the upcoming city and school board elections.
- Alco contest to benefit United Way
Newton Alco Store is hosting a Cute Baby Contest between Monday and Jan. 31. To enter a photo of your baby or grandbaby all photos must be a 5 by 7 inches or smaller and the child must be younger than 2 years ...
- Drivers not stopping for buses
It's become a daily ritual for Tony Seahorn, the first-year transportation director for Newton USD 373.
- Double the trouble - and triple the fun
This story first appeared in the Dec. 26 edition of the Kansan. Twins,' triplets' lives full of adventures Editor's note: The Kansan asked local twins and triplets to mail in their stories.
- BOE to discuss renovations
The Newton Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. Monday in the board meeting room of McKinley Administrative Center, 308 E. First St.
- Accident reported New Year's Eve;1 man injured
One injury accident was reported in the Newton area New Yeara TMs Eve a ' a one-vehicle accident on Interstate 135.
- Railer flag unfurls Friday
This story first appeared in the Dec. 22 edition of the Kansan. At first, the commander of Newton Whitesell-Finnell VFW Post 971, Donald Typer, couldn't find the words to describe how he felt.
- Judge dismisses smoking suit
This story first appeared in the Dec. 23 edition of the Kansan. A judge has dismissed the lawsuit filed by the local Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion regarding the city of Newton clean air ...
- NMC doctor lauded for anti-smoking procedure
His pioneering use of an implantable device to end snoring earned a Newton physician national recognition by Medtronic, a leading developer of products to treat people with diseases of the ear, nose and throat, ...
- YMCA would compete for funds
With discussion still circulating regarding the possibility of a Newton branch of the Greater Wichita YMCA, one issue is how the organization is funded.
- Fire in Newton Destroys Home
The fire was reported just after noon Sunday in the 600 block of SE 5th Street in Newton.
- The Kansan's Top 10 stories of the year
Lt. T Walton of the Newton Police Department hugs his son on election night after he learns he has won the race for Harvey County sheriff.
- Presbyterian Manors help food banks
A competition conducted among employees of Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America, including the facility in Newton, netted nearly 8,800 items for food banks in Kansas and Missouri.
- EDITORIAL: USD 373 students are great example of generous givers
Philanthropist is a word many of Newton's elementary and middle-school students are likely not familiar with.
- Filing deadline Jan. 27 for next election
Therea TMs another election on the horizon a ' with the candidate filing deadline coming next month.
- a Cold Night for a Nativity
Members of Hillcrest Community Church braved cold temperatures Monday night to perform a living nativity complete with live animals on church property.
- Fireplace problem causes no damage to Newton home
Newton firefighters responded to a malfunction of a woodburning fireplace at 6 p.m. Sunday at 806 E. Seventh St.
- Gal answers questions on TV and Bible disposal
Well, readers, it just so happens that Christmas and New Year's Day are taking up the next two Thursdays, which means no Kansan on those days and thus, no Go-To Gal.
- LETTER: Thanks for help with - Harmonies in Holiday Homes' fund-raiser
All who helped make 2008's "Harmonies in Holiday Homes" a success have the sincere appreciation of the Board of Directors of the Charles Olson Memorial Instrumental Music Scholarship Fund.
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City DescriptionNewton is a city in and the county seat of Harvey County, Kansas, United States. The population was 17,190 at the 2000 census. Newton is located 25 mi (40 km) north of Wichita and is included in the Wichita metropolitan statistical area (MSA).
From the earliest beginnings in 1871 to 1873 Newton came to be known as "bloody and lawless—the wickedest city in the west." This reputation was much due to the 1871 Gunfight at Hide Park, which ultimately resulted in 8 men being killed before, during and after the incident. In 1872 the western terminal for the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway and the railhead for the Chisholm Trail were established here. Shortly after incorporation of the City in 1872, the Newton city council passed an ordinance prohibiting the running at large of buffalo and other wild animals.
The history of Newton is intertwined with the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. Newton served as the Middle Division dispatching headquarters for the "Santa Fe" until the mid 1980's when all dispatching for the Chicago to Los Angeles system was centralized in the Chicago area. In 1995 the Santa Fe was merged with the Burlington Northern Railroad. Now called the BNSF ... Read MoreCity Contained By:City Contains:Timezones:Size:
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