Christopher Braunschweig

Associate editor of @NewtonDNews. Covers city & county govt/education/business. Former editor of @SCWeekender / reporter for @SCJ. 2014 @briar_cliff grad.

[Christopher Braunschweig @ChrisBrunswick]

Newton Police Chief Rob Burdess arrested a man by the name of Noah Petersen tonight at a city council meeting. During public comment, Petersen criticized the police department and said it supports domestic abuse, referring to a specific officer. The mayor demanded he be removed.

[Christopher Braunschweig @ChrisBrunswick]

Oh boy. ANOTHER bad faith book-related outrage just before the legislative session in Iowa... Can’t wait.

[Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D. @RepMMM]

I had the chance to stop by the Newton YMCA and share that I have secured $2.78 million to expand their childcare center and create 50 new childcare slots!

Reliable childcare helps working parents, strengthens local businesses, and keeps Jasper County moving forward. I’m proud to help support a project that will make a real difference for Iowa families.

[Christopher Braunschweig @ChrisBrunswick]

I'm living off the high from my almost 3-year-old daughter asking me this morning: "Daddy can I listen to Prince?" Other than the time she asked for more veggies at suppertime it's the best thing she ever said to me🥲

[Christopher Braunschweig @ChrisBrunswick]

@Rushthewriter I, too, had Gold version :’) but I had to play it on a Gameboy Pocket. I wouldn’t get a Gameboy Color until Crystal came out. I miss my Gameboys…

[Christopher Braunschweig @ChrisBrunswick]

Newton woman is facing a Class B felony for setting fires to her boyfriend's house. When police asked her what if the entire house had become fully engulfed, she said: “Oh well. This is my ‘Independence Day’ just like the Martina McBride song.” 😬
@martinamcbride

[Newton Daily News @NewtonDNews]

48-year-old says it would have been her ‘Independence Day’ if house had been fully engulfed https://t.co/Cl1YJanaOR

[Christopher Braunschweig @ChrisBrunswick]

@JordoGonzo I find it odd that the governor is speaking for the police investigation. And on details that aren’t really pertinent to said investigation? Like the sex and relationship of the roommate. Or his opinions on how he was radicalized. Like, why? Just strange.

[Christopher Braunschweig @ChrisBrunswick]

@Rushthewriter Big Grove?? What an awesome addition

[Christopher Braunschweig @ChrisBrunswick]

@JordoGonzo Disgusting hot take. Forget the fact this person is probably projecting their own insecurities into this take — which is already pretty bad on its own — but to say To Kill a Mockingbird is not particularly interesting is maddening! Pure stupidity.

[Christopher Braunschweig @ChrisBrunswick]

@JordoGonzo Ohhhhhh I know I vented about this damn thing a lot 🤣

[Christopher Braunschweig @ChrisBrunswick]

@JordoGonzo Jordan! You've reminded me this video exist!

Thank you, friend.
https://t.co/GbqkBxFwE3

[Christopher Braunschweig @ChrisBrunswick]

Like I said, it's ugly. My headline in the print version was "Loathe they neighbor," and I feel like it fits. Which is unfortunate. I'll end this thread with a quote from Julie Smith, executive director of Capstone, that kind of sums up everything the story touches on:
12/12

[Christopher Braunschweig @ChrisBrunswick]

I received a news tip thinking I would be walking away from the board of adjustment meeting with a positive story. It didn't quite work out like that. It got ugly.

"Capstone Behavioral Healthcare is met with scrutiny by city and neighbors after buying home for clients"
1/12

[Newton Daily News @NewtonDNews]

Mental health clinic argues it doesn't need conditional use permit from city, neighbors say they should have been notified before purchase https://t.co/x67P1qti05

[Christopher Braunschweig @ChrisBrunswick]

The hearing was for the board of adjustment to determine whether Capstone was exempt. Again, Capstone remained silent on some information and held strong that its interpretation of state code was correct. The board of adjustment essentially tabled its action.
11/12