Friday Feb 3 | Newton Daily News
Week-long county budget a workshops end
After nearly a week of budget workshops, the Jasper County Board of Supervisors is set to wrap up the county budget with one more meeting, scheduled for Feb.
Blood drive in Colfax on Feb. 4
A blood drive is planned for 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at the Colfax Elementary School, located at 20 W. Broadway St.
Alleged drug provider released pending trial; court mandates he attend rehabilitation
A Newton man charged with involuntary manslaughter in the Nov. 12 death of 19-year-old Mingo resident Shasta Sapp was released from the Jasper County Jail on Thursday on the court ordered condition that he attend a drug rehabilitation program.
Man charged in teen's death pleads not guilty
A Newton man charged with involuntary manslaughter in the Nov. 12 death of 19-year-old Mingo resident Shasta Sapp entered a plea of not guilty during a bond hearing Monday in Jasper County District Court.
Jasper County Fairgrounds in Colfax now available for rent
The exhibit building with kitchen and restrooms, the livestock barns, the pavilion and the horse arena are available for rent for receptions, parties, shows, exhibits and other gatherings.