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Newton, Iowa Patch AM: a 4 min readMorning Newton! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Newton native Larry Clement brings his life story to book signing
- Newton woman faces burglary, stalking charges after alleged repeat incident
- Remembering Newton's Dixie F. McKinney, 83
Also on today's calendar: The Flower Court's Holiday Small Business Market and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Partly sunny; breezy, cooler, with a high of 59 and low of 33 degrees.
- Thursday: Cooler with partial sunshine, temps: high: 42, low: 27.
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 42 and low of 24 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Clement to hold book signing (messengernews.net) — Newton native Larry Clement, a founding figure in the Iowa Speedway project, will sign his biography Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at Olde Boston's Restaurant in Fort Dodge. Co-author Mike Chapman will join him for the event, where proceeds from book sales will benefit Fort Dodge organizations and charities. 
2. Newton woman held without bond for alleged break-in and stalking (who13.com) — A Newton woman is being held without bond after police say she broke into a home while already facing charges from an earlier incident at the same address. Akual Malow, 21, faces burglary and armed stalking charges, with a bond review hearing scheduled for November 16.
3. Dixie F. McKinney (newtondailynews.com) — Dixie F. McKinney, 83, of Newton, died November 7 at MercyOne Newton Medical Center. A graveside service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday, November 12, at Newton Memorial Park Cemetery, followed by a family gathering with friends from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory.
4. Bassett takes No. 1 spot at 141; Catrabone climbs to No. 3 at 165 in WIN's Nov. 10 rankings update (themat.com) — Iowa ranks fourth in WIN's latest college wrestling Tournament Power Index, with heavyweight Ben Kueter holding the top spot in his weight class. Penn State leads the team rankings after the season's first two weekends, while the index projects potential finishes at the March 2027 NCAA championships in St. Louis.
5. One person killed in railroad crossing crash in Jasper County (newtondailynews.com) — One person died Tuesday in a crash involving a passenger vehicle and a locomotive at a Jasper County railroad crossing on Highway T-12 North, sources told Newton News. Iowa State Patrol is investigating with help from Newton firefighters. The person's identity has not been released, and the crossing also saw a nonfatal crash in June.
📸 Around Newton
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Preschool Storytime at the Newton Public Library →
Newton Public Library, 100 N 3rd Ave W, Newton
10:30 am
Thursday November 12
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Other local events
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The Flower Court's Holiday Small Business Market →
The Flower Court Garden Center & Florist, 1110 E 10th St N, Newton
4:00 pm -
Holiday Mystery Bag →
Newton IA
9:00 am -
Baby Storytime at the Newton Public Library →
Newton Public Library, 100 N 3rd Ave W, Newton
10:30 am -
City Council Meeting →
Newton IA
6:00 pm -
Library Open at 10:00 a.m. →
Newton IA
9:00 am -
Jasper County Board of Supervisors Meeting →
Jasper County Courthouse, 101 1st Street N, Newton
9:30 am -
St. Croix Hospice Grief Support Group →
Newton IA
10:00 am -
Toddler & Two's Storytime at the Newton Public Library →
Newton Public Library, 100 N 3rd Ave W, Newton
10:30 am
Friday November 13
Monday November 16
Tuesday November 17
📣 Newton Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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GC Football
Grinnell High School TT Cranny Field
5:15 pm -
HS Fall Play
PCM Middle School Auditorium
7:00 pm -
P&R Youth Basketball
Grinnell High School Main Gym
4:00 pm
Wednesday November 11
Saturday November 14
Sunday November 15
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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