NEW EVENT!!! TnT Youth Football Camp coming June 6
United Way of Jasper County is partnering with The IOWA Foundation and football superstars Tavian Banks, Tim Dwight and Rodney Filer to offer for the first time the TnT Football Camp in Newton.
The camp will welcome Jasper County boys and girls in 3rd-8th grades on June 6 for an evening of football fundamentals, nutrition education and the importance of staying mentally healthy. Former Hawkeye and Newton Cardinal Nick Easley along with Newton Cardinal football coaching staff and players will be on hand to work with the campers. In conjunction with the event, United Way of Jasper County will be hosting a wellness fair to allow families access to vital information about organizations and programs serving the people of Jasper County. (Example of programs: Food Assistance, Summer Camps, Literacy, Volunteer Opportunities, etc.) United Way is broadening our programming to reach more Jasper County residents with opportunities to focus on health, education and financial stability. The partnership with The IOWA Foundation and The TnT Camp is a perfect event to combine fun and education for Jasper County residents. Cost per child is $25 and includes a camp cinch bag and T-shirt. Scholarships will be available for individuals who can not afford the registration fee. For scholarship assistance please reach out to The IOWA Foudnation at travis.gorsch@theiowafoundation.com. To register: https://theiowafoundation.leagueapps.com/leagues/multi-sport/4185359-newton-tnt-football-camp |
Special thank you to Gates Corporation for sponsoring the event and John Lee Photography and Kinetic Edge Physical Therapy - Newton for your inkind support .
Sponsorship opportunities are still open to help make this camp a success. Contact Jessica at 641-792-1684 or email at unitedwayjc@gmail.com |
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS!
Jasper Co. Academy of Magic classes return for 2024
United Way of Jasper County is once again hosting Jasper Co. Academy of Magic for Jasper County children during the 2023-2024 school year.
The classes will meet on scheduled early dismissal and no school days for the Newton Community School District.Classes are open to children 8-12 years old and will meet at the Newton Public Library. The Academy of Magic classes will feature the award-winning and nationally recognized Discover Magic curriculum which disguises a STEM and arts program as magic classes. (Learn more about the curriculum at www.discovermagic.com) Each class offered by Jasper Co. Academy of Magic will feature a magic trick and teach one of the eight traits of a “true magician” – respect, preparedness, authenticity, enthusiasm, creativity, humility, confidence and giving. While children will learn card tricks, make things disappear and much more, they will actually be building self-confidence, improving communication skills, using their creativity and developing friendships. Classes are independent and children do not need to attend all classes. Participants can pick and choose which classes to attend. Registration for Academy of Magic is $10 per class per child and and includes a magic trick, magic folder, supplies and fun activities. The program is being sponsored by United Way of Jasper County. Thank you to Newton Public Library for being a host site and support from Discover Magic and private donations. |
MORE DETAILS:
WHO: Boys & Girls 8-12 years old* CLASS SIZE: 10 spots are open for each session of Jasper Co. Academy of Magic CLASS SCHEDULE TBA LOCATION: Newton Public Library 100 N. 3rd Ave. W. Newton IA 50208 COST: $10 per class/magician All materials will be provided during each class. Children are asked to bring a reusable water bottle with them for drinks. *Children must be 8 years old and no older than 12 years by the start of each class |
The Granny Mustangs are based out of Monroe, Iowa. The team is in a competitive league in the Midwest. They like to have special exhibition games to support non-profits. Pictured: Front row: Loretta Tool, Catherine Stout, Violet Bakalar, second row: Charlotte Witte, Sandy Cheney, Sue Manning, Denise Vazquez, back Row: Rhonda Meyer, Paula Schultz, Linda Allaway and Barb Malone.
Granny All-Stars Basketball Extravaganza huge success, plans for 2024 underway
Just want to take a moment to thank every single person who made GRANNY ALL-STAR BASKETBALL EXTRAVAGANZA 2023 on Nov. 4 a huge success!!
Thank you first and foremost to the Granny Basketball players. What an amazing group of women who spread joy through the game of basketball. This event was 100% their idea and charisma! Thank you ladies for your amazing efforts. Grannies came from around Iowa and made it the most memorable night!! WOW!! HATS OFF TO YOU ALL! Special thanks to Loretta Tool who put in a ton of extra hours in the UWJC office and preparing for the big event. Thank you to the group of All Stars who joined the team knowing they had very little chance and 0 practices when facing the Granny Mustangs. Thank you Kahlil R Carter, Jason Dent, Sarah Jorges (The Morning Jolt With Jamie & Sarah), Andrew Kuker, Liz Dodd, Sheri Hawley, Adam Roberts, John Bradley, Steve Weeks and Brad Sponseller!! Thank you to our guest referees Gabbie Marshall and Kate Martin with the Iowa Women's Basketball and Jayne at SWARM for facilitating their visit. Can't say enough about how gracious, humble and kind the two were and we so appreciate them giving their time to be there. Thank you Randy Ervin and Eric Vander Velden for serving as announcers. Thank you to Avery Potter for singing the National Anthem. Thank you to the ladies who managed the score board, kept score on paper and helped with the rules!!! Thank you to United Way of Jasper County board members for all your work in making the event a success. Thank you all for volunteering to be a part of the event. Thank you Deb, Jodi, Meggan, Mindi, Alex, Marianne, Nikki, Reanna, Kelly!! Thank you to everyone who made a dessert or pie or donated one to the auction. And to everyone who purchased a dessert because of you the auction was a huge success and $2,575. HOLY MOLY!! Thank you to the Newton Athletic Booster Club for partnering with us and hosting a pre-game Chili Feed!!! It was delicious! Thank you to the Newton Wrestling crew for having the concessions open. Thank you to MercyOne Newton Medical Center's Heidi Welch PT, ATC and Amber Hansen, PT, DPT. Both women are members of the physical therapy department at MercyOne Newton Medical Center and volunteered their time just in case we needed some help. LUCKILY WE DIDN'T! Thank you to our many on sight volunteers - we could not have done it without your help. And to our photographer Gary "Bubba" Pearson who snapped more than 10,000 photos and is editing them so we can share a ton soon (keep checking back) online! A HUGE SHOUT OUT to the maintenance crew at the Newton High School who got everything set up and cleaned up. WOW! Thank you! AMAZING JOB!!! Thank you to Energy 106.7 and the crew at The Morning Jolt With Jamie & Sarah - Sarah and Jamie both for helping spread the word and letting us be on the air to talk about the event!! AMAZING help getting the word out to everyone. And thank you to our friends at Hello Iowa for allowing Sarah and the Granny duo of Loretta Tool and Violet Bakalar be guests on your show. WOW! Thank you all for your help!! And of course we could not of had this event without the kindness and generous support of our sponsors who help us put these events on. Thank you to Gates Corporation, Riggs Printing & Brand Promotions, Newton Iowa Rotary, JH Travel and Mace Family Dentistry. Absolutely amazing and wonderful supporters who heard of an event, believed in it and helped make it happen. Thank you to all our great sponsors. In my heart you are all ALL-STARS! I hope everyone feels loved and appreciated. And of course hoping I didn't accidentally leave a name out. Thank you for everything you all did to make this event a huge success and one we will do again!!! Thank you Jessica Lowe Vokes Executive Director of UWJC P.S. Tons of photos are coming soon - including at the autograph table - so stay tuned for those! |
Halloween Bingo sells out, will return for 2024
The United Way of Jasper County's annual Halloween Bingo event was a frightfully good time. The bingo hall was not haunted but it was full!
With more than $4000 in prizes up for grabs attendees came ready for fun, food and prizes. A special thank you to all who attended, volunteers who helped manage the event and of course the sponsors who make the event possible with their generous support. Thank you to Bank Iowa - Colfax and Newton branches who have supported the event for two years. Thank you to the newest sponsor Fremont Farms of Iowa for their first year sponsorship. AND an extra special thank you to Kinetic Edge Physical Therapy - Colfax & Newton and Eye Care Center of Newton. Both teams of Kinetic Edge and Eye Care Center of Newton have sponsored bingo since United Way started hosting the event. We could not do it without them. Can't wait for Halloween Bingo 2024!!!! See you in October 2024 for more Halloween bingo fun! Special thanks to our sponsors: Bank Iowa - Colfax & Newton Learn more at www.bankiowa.bank/locations/colfax AND www.bankiowa.bank/locations/newton Eye Care Center of Newton Visit online at https://newtoneyecare.net/ Fremont Farms of Iowa Visit online at https://fremontfarms.com/ Kinetic Edge Physical Therapy - Colfax & Newton Learn more at https://www.kineticedgept.com/ |
Coffee With A Cause - Returning Spring 2024
Want to get involved but don't know where to start?
The United Way of Jasper County's newest program Coffee With A Cause will bring volunteers together with causes over a cup of coffee. United Way of Jasper County's Coffee With a Cause is FREE and open to the public who want to learn more about non-profits and help make a difference in the community. Past presentations: February 2023 - Kelli VanManen - Elderly Nutrition March 2023 - Scott Pritchard - Clearview Recovery May 2023 - Jonah Keeton & Students - iJAG June 2023 - Victoria Jordan - Newton Parks & Recreation |
Who: Anyone wanting to learn about non-profits serving Jasper County residents
Ages: All welcome Admission: FREE! Where: TBA When: TBA |
Newton Cares Classic celebrating 5th year July 11, 2024
Newton Cares Classic is returning in 2024 for its fifth year with more celebrities, on-course prizes, player gifts and of course a whole lot of fun.
The Newton Cares Classic is a charity golf tournament unlike others in Jasper County. With NCC you are treated like a star and you get to golf with stars too! Proceeds raised from Newton Cares Classic help dozens of Central Iowa programs from food assistance to homeless prevention, before and after school programs to counseling for victims of domestic abuse, to supporting accessible parks and recreation programs. When you golf in the Newton Cares Classic you are not only having fun on one of the best golf courses in Iowa, you are changing lives and having a positive impact. Mark your calendar for July 11, 2024, and more details coming soon! |
LEARN MORE: www.newtoncaresclassic.org/
United Way Book & Bake Sale - TBA 2024
The United Way of Jasper County Book & Bake Sale will return in 2024! The books are donated by individuals to the United Way so there is quite the variety offered each year. From children's books to best sellers, cook books to romance novels, mysteries to how to more than 1000 books are available. Books are $1 each unless marked. Baked goods vary from cupcakes to pies, bars to cookies and other delicious goodies. All funds raised support the work of the United Way. If you'd like to donate some books or baked good goods, contact the office at 641-792-1684.