Christopher Braunschweig

Katelyn Wilson, the former city clerk of Baxter, used her city-issued laptop on multiple occasions in the four days after she was released from her duties, and in that timeframe she illegally accessed the city’s computer system and had deleted files, acco... See more

The former police chief of Baxter, William Daggett, knowingly submitted claims for payment which were inaccurate or otherwise fraudulent, court documents say. According to criminal complaints obtained by Newton News, Daggett — who has been charged with fi... See more

Iowa House Rep. Jon Dunwell, R-Newton, is not seeking reelection in 2026, and he told Newton News on Thursday morning it is because of his desire to focus on his pastoring duties at Gateway Church in Monroe and to adapt to his new role working “elections ... See more

Brandon Talsma, who has spent the past four years — at least — serving as chair of the Jasper County Board of Supervisors, is now moving away from the center seat and will serve as vice-chair going into 2026. The freshman county supervisor, Thad Nearmyer,... See more

YMCA will not be transferring its child care services and facilities to Emerson Hough Elementary School now that the organization has secured more than $2.7 million in federal funding, CEO George Sorensen confirmed with Newton News. Sorensen said the YMCA... See more