Strong storms and heavy rains since Thursday have caused waterways near and through Westwood Golf Course in Newton to flood low-lying portions of the complex. Jasper County farmland near streams have also been impacted. According to the National Weather Service, 7 to 10 inches of rain has fallen on central and south-central Iowa since Thursday and more is expected intermittently Monday evening through Wednesday. Jasper County is under a flood watch until 10 p.m. Monday.
Chase Harper of Iowa City, gives the bike of Kate Elvidge of Madison, Wis. a tune up at Newton RAGBRAI. Day 4 of RAGBRAI continues in downtown Newton until midnight!
Rolling into Baxter. RAGBRAI cyclists receive a warm welcome on Wednesday.
Weather Update: News Editor Jamee Pierson captured this video of a funnel descending from the sky Thursday afternoon outside of Monroe. Storm spotters and emergency first responders confirmed multiple tornado touch downs in central Iowa including Polk, Jasper and Marion Counties.
Newton Fourth of July Parade!!
Richard Arndt and The Brew is on stage at Quarry Springs Park until 8:30 p.m., part of Rock the Quarry in Colfax. County music rising star Jason Brown will take the stage next!
We’re at Quarry Springs Park in Colfax for the annual Rock the Quarry concert. Back Alley Jam is cranking out rock n’ roll covers and originals until 6:30 p.m., followed by local favorite Richard Arndt and the Brew until 8:30 p.m. when country headliner Jason Brown takes the stage. Music, food and drinks is going until 10 p.m.
Members of Newton High School’s five-year classes sing the school song Saturday morning to close out the 2018 NHS Hall of Fame induction brunch and ceremony. #NHSalumni #Newtonfest #Newtoniowa
#RAGBRAI #2018RAGBRAIPreride About 50 cyclists sing Happy Brithday to a fellow RAGBRAI Pre-rider during an early morning photo op in downtown Newton. The group is testing July’s RAGBRAI route all this week in the annual RAGBRAI Pre-ride. After the song, the group pushed off for a stop in Reasnor.
#BREAKING: Jasper County law enforcement and EMS crews responded Monday afternoon to a single-car accident on Iowa Speedway Drive near Interstate 80. One person was transported by Lifeflight helicopter to a Des-Moines area hospital for injuries sustained in the crash. There is no information on the driver's condition at this time.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area.
From flower arrangements to the meals, this year’s Bridal Fair has everything you need to plan your dream wedding.
The vendors will be at the Maytag Event Complex until 4 p.m.
Cody Carter Music playing some classic hits from Stealer Wheel to Tim McGraw at the Newton Elks Lodge #1270.
You can jam out to some of the Newton native’s songs until 9 p.m.
House fire at 2987 E. 19th N. in Newton. Please avoid the area.
More details in Thursday’s edition of the Newton Daily News.
Newton Police Department, IA spreading the holiday cheer with local kids for their annual Shop-With-A-Cop event.
The lights are on at the Jasper County Courthouse.
“Thanks for your service!”
Hundreds of veterans and their families enjoy a free breakfast at Hy-Vee. Food will be served until 11 a.m.
With rides like The Pirates Revenge, the Newton Fest Carnival is a guaranteed good time for the kids.
Festivities will continue until around 10 p.m.
The riders are getting warmed up for the AGA Nation BMX Showcase. The show starts in 10 minutes!