Gov. Branstad touts tax plan in Newton

Gov. Terry Branstad has put extra pressure on Senate Democrats in recent days to pass his plan lowering state commercial property tax rates, and at a town hall-style meeting Tuesday night in Newton the Republican governor upped the ante. Branstad announced a potential compromise with the plan’s oppo ... Read More »

Newton Christian School students rate high at SCIBA Band Contest

The Newton Christian School Band received high ratings on Thursday, Feb. 9, when it participated in the Elementary/Junior High Solo and Ensemble Band Contest sponsored by the

PCM cruises into substate with 81-40 rout

OTTUMWA — After being taken down to the wire by Pella Christian, the Prairie City-Monroe boys basketball team apparently wanted a less stressful playoff game, and it made sure

Hawks survive Bears, move to district final

SULLY — Brady Van Wyk had been held scoreless for nearly 26 minutes. But with the game and the season on the line, the Lynnville-Sully junior was straight-up clutch.

Nation & World

Survivor describes deadly avalanche as ‘horror story’

SEATTLE — The expert skiers wasted no time after an avalanche hit and swept their friends down a steep slope in Washington state. They immediately turned on their emergency be ... Read More »

Israelis flock to sages’ tombs seeking miracles

NETIVOT, Israel (AP) — One man prays to heal the legs he broke in a car accident. An older woman pleads for grandchildren. Another visitor has come to see “God’s secretary.”Th ... Read More »

State

Some neighbors oppose ‘Field of Dreams’ plan

DYERSVILLE (AP) — Some Dyersville residents want the City Council to forgo support of the proposed baseball and softball project that would be built at the “Field of Dreams” m ... Read More »

AIB College of Business inviting visitors to campus on March 12

DES MOINES — AIB College of Business in Des Moines invites prospective students and their families to visit the college on Monday, March 12, beginning at 10 a.m. Visitors will ... Read More »

Community

It’s Your Government

Newton City CouncilWhen: 6 p.m. MondayWhere: Newton City Hall Council ChambersSkiff Medical Center Board of Trustees When: 11 a.m. ThursdayWhere: Skiff board conference roomAg ... Read More »

NHS Class of 1954 to meet Thursday at Okoboji Bar & Grill

The Newton Senior High School Class of 1954 will meet for lunch at Okoboji Bar & Grill at 12:30 p.m. Thursday. All classmates are welcome to attend. ... Read More »

Newton Daily Deals Email:

National video

Reader Poll

When will you file your income taxes for 2011?

Already filed
March
April
I will seek an extension
I do not have to file