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Newton, Iowa Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Newton! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️
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- How Newton’s boys track team ran away with the Cardinal Relays title
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- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 76 and low of 49 degrees.
- Thursday: Sunny, breezy and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 54.
- Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Depth powers Newton boys to Cardinal Relays title (newtondailynews.com) — Newton boys track and field dominated the Cardinal Relays at H.A. Lynn Stadium, piling up 232 points and nine event wins behind big performances from seniors like Ali Yahia and Nick Milburn. Local fans saw multiple career-best marks, a sweep of key distance and throwing events, and a special Senior Night that also honored late longtime coach Tom Hill’s legacy. 
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- Newton Fest returns for a free community celebration across two days and three locations — Maytag Park, Legacy Plaza, and Downtown Newton.
Whether you're looking for live music, family activities, or just a great reason to get outside, there's something for everyone. Most events are free… (Nextdoor ) - Newton Fest returns June 12 and 13 with a free community celebration at Maytag Park, Downtown Newton, and Legacy Plaza.
The weekend features live music, a car show, food trucks, free pool access, inflatables, yard games, and more. Friday night opens with a free… (Nextdoor )
- Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Newton. Apply here.
- Perkins Restaurants posted a job opening for Restaurant Shift Supervisor in Newton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Newton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Grinnell
- Beloit College baseball team bows out at Midwest Conference Tournament (gazettextra.com)
Pella
- PCM Track and Field Teams Compete at Pella Monday, Soccer Dominates Boone (kniakrls.com)
- Pella sets date for tulip digging (kcci.com)
- Inside Pella: Your Dutch-Inspired Getaway (bravamagazine.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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