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Allen Wedel named Newton Chamber’s 2026 Citizen of the Year

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By Chad Frey Newton Kansan Allen Wedel’s decades of service to Newton-area families, youth and community organizations earned him the Newton Area Chamber of Commerce’s… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

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