City of Newton Permit Technician Bethany Hovda talks about taking over Newton’s Rental Housing Inspection Program, how many rental properties there are in Newton, and her goals for the program.

 
Let’s Talk Newton – Newton City Administrator Matt Muckler
Newton City Administrator Matt Muckler talks about the concept behind a proposed 400 acre Industrial Park on the northeast edge of Newton, a new initiative to bring more people to Hotel Maytag, and some new proposed housing...

Let’s Talk Newton – Jasper County Engineer Mike Frietsch
Jasper County Engineer Mike Frietsch talks about the County’s Five Year Road Program and the projects that are coming up in the current fiscal year of 2026. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Mike_Frietsch-8-8-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Let’s Talk Newton – Newton School Superintendent Tom Messenger
Newton School Superintendent Tom Messenger talks about the Property Tax Levy the School Board is proposing for Fiscal Year 2026, and possible improvement projects at H.A. Lynn Stadium and the baseball field. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Tom_Messanger-2-27-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window...