Today’s News and Local Information

Let’s Talk Newton – Newton School Superintendent Tom Messinger

Newton School Superintendent Tom Messinger shares the latest information about the new visitor’s side bleacher project at H.A. Lynn Stadium and talks about proposed state legislation pertaining to the setting of State Supplemental Amount Funding. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Tom_Messinger-2-11-26.mp3Podcast: Play...

Let’s Talk Newton – Discover Hope 5:17 Founder Robbie Robinson

Discover Hope 5:17 Founder and Executive Director Robbie Riobinson talks about Restoration House For Men, who the program is targeting and how it works. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Robbie_Robinson-2-10-26.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Let’s Talk Newton – Newton Public Library Director Nicole Terry

Newton Public Library Director Nicole Terry talks about a new Five-Year Strategic Plan the library’s Board of Directors has just approved, why the plan is important, and the five priorities identified in the plan. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Nicole_Terry-2-6-26.mp3Podcast: Play in...

Let’s Talk Newton- Jasper County Recorder Joe Otto

Jasper County Recorder Joe Otto talks about his recent appointment to the County Office, his education and work background, and how he’s adjusting to the new position. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Joe_Otto-2-5-26.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Let’s Talk Newton – Newton Police Captain Chris Wing

Newton Police Captain Chris Wing talks about the CIty of Newton’s requirement that all dogs,cats, and miniature pigs within the city limits be licensed, and those licenses are to be renewed annually by March 31st https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Chris_Wing-2-4-26.mp3Podcast: Play...

Let’s Talk Newton – Newton Mayor Randy Ervin

Newton Mayor Randy Ervin explains what areas are being discussed for possible development projects, two issues on tonight’s City Council meeting that deal with Public Camping and the City’s Stormwater Utility Fee, and the permanent closure of...

Let’s Talk Newton – Newton YMCA CEO George Sorenson

Newton YMCA CEO George Sorenson talks about Thursday’s 50th Anniversary Celebration for the facility’s current building, future renovations that are expected, and the broad use of the facility and its membership. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-George_Sorenson-1-30-26.mp3Podcast: Play in new window |...

Let’s Talk Newton – Executive Director of the Greater Newton Area Chamber of...

Greater Newton Area Chamber of Commerce Director KayLea Marchant talks about this past weekend’s Annual Chamber of Commerce Dinner and Meeting, and announces the return of the Chamber’s Business Expo https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-KayLea_Marchant-1-27-26.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Let’s Talk Newton – Newton Independent Filmmaker Tiffany Ketcham

Independent Filmmaker Tiffany Ketcham talks about her new film “The Littles” which debuts this weekend at Capitol II Theatre, her past movie success, and the large cast of Jasper County Children in her new movie. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Tiffany_Ketcham-1-22-26.mp3Podcast: Play...

Let’s Talk Newton – Newton City Administrator Matt Muckler

Newton City Administrator Matt Muckler talks about the latest discussions involving the City of Newton’s 2026-2027 Budget, housing construction that is continuing in Newton over the winter, and the proposed public camping ordinance. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Matt_Muckler-1-21-26.mp3Podcast: Play in new...

Let’s Talk Newton – Naturalist and Administrative Assistant Liz Ventling wit...

New Jasper County Conservation Department Naturalist and Administrative Assistant Liz Ventling talks about  her new job, growing up in Newton and attending Conservation Department Programs, and her work history since graduating from the University of Iowa. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Liz_Ventling-1-19-26.mp3Podcast:...

Let’s Talk Newton- Bill Peters, Executive Campus Dean at DMACC in Newton

Bill Peters, Executive Campus Dean at DMACC in Newton, talks about the start of spring classes this week, enrollment, and planned additions to the Legacy Plaza Greenspace. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Bill_Peters-1-16-26.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...