Newton offers support of rural school program

Should voters approve a new school in an upcoming bond election, Walton Rural Life Center would be closed in favor of a new building at S.W. 24th and Old Main. And that means concern over whether such a school could house livestock for its agricultural emphasis.

“There have been questions and concerns as to whether that (livestock) is allowed in the city limits,” said Bob Myer, city manager. “We had researched this in the past. We feel the existing animal control regulations already contain exemptions for an educational institution, especially one regulated by the USDA.”

(Read more: Newton Kansan)