Dana VanGilder, Co-Owner of the Newton/Des Moines East KOA Campground in Newton, talks about how many campers they will be hosting this NASCAR race weekend, how that compares to INDYCAR race week, and the accommodations at the...

Newton Utilities Director Jody Rhone talks about Water Department projects that have recently been completed or still need to be done, which are related to a recent increase in City Water rates. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Jody_Rhone-7-28-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window...

Newton Parks Operations Superintendent Nick Cummins talks about the priorities the City’s Park Board has established after a goal setting session earlier this month. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Nick_Cummins-7-25-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Jasper County Fair Board member and Secretary Morgan De Haai talks about the heavy rain at the fair earlier this week, what motivated her to become a Fair Board member, and the planning that goes into the...

Newton City Administrator Matt Muckler talks about Mayor Evelyn George’s decision not to run for re-election, filing dates for Mayoral and City Council Candidates, and Homeowner assistance through the LMI Program. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Matt_Muckler-7-23-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window |...

The Youth Services Librarian at the Newton Public Library, Phyllis Peter, talks about the free Adventure Pass that’s available through the library, which provides free admittance to four Des Moines area attractions for two adults and two...

Newton Fire Chief Jarrod Wellik talks about the protocols for sounding the severe weather warning sirens in Newton, and reminds residents they are meant for outdoor notification. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Jarrod_Wellik-7-21-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Newton Police Officer Kyle Lovan talks about raising money to start an ESports Program at Newton High School, and why he led the effort to provide the money to begin the program. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/7-18-25_Esports.mp3Podcast: Play in new window...

Discover Hope 517 Ministry Founder and Executive Director Robbie Robinson explains what the non-profit organization does in Newton and why he started it. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/7-16-205_Discover.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Newton School Superintendent Tom Messenger talks about how many teaching positions still need to be filled for the upcoming school year, how recent rains have impacted construction work at Thomas Jefferson Elementary school, and implementing the State...

Jasper County Youth Coordinator for Iowa State University Outreach Stacey Wilson continues to talk about the County’s 4-H program, the volunteers who lead the 4-H clubs, and how many 4-H participants end up in ag related jobs....

Jasper County Youth Coordinator for Iowa State University Outreach Stacey Wilson talks about the 4-H program within Jasper County, how farm and non-farm youth benefit from 4-H, and about a required class for livestock exhibitors at the...

Jasper County Fair Queen Meredith Chipps talks about what she likes about the Queen contest and the Jasper County Fair, the upcoming Iowa State Fair Pageant, and her plans for the future. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Meredith_Chipps-7-11-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window...

The Executive Dean of the Newton DMACC Campus, Bill Peters, talks about this week’s Renaming and Dedication of the Carroll Bennett Building on campus and about Carroll Bennett himself. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Dean_Bill_Peters.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Newton Mayor Evelyn George talks about this weekend’s IndyCar Races at Iowa Speedway, and City Council donations to MercyOne Newton Medical Center’s Emergency Room renovations and further development of the DMACC/Legacy Plaza Greenspace. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Evelyn_George-7-9-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new...

Newton Community Development Director Erin Chambers talks about new housing in Newton, the different types of housing being built, and how lots that once held dilapidated homes are being used as lots for new houses. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Erin_Chambers-7-8-25.mp3Podcast: Play...

Jasper County Fair Princess Ella Machin talks about why she entered the Fair Queen Pageant, how long she’s been attending the fair in Colfax, and how she plans to take in everything this year’s fair has to...

Jasper County Veterans Affairs Administrator Ray Maxey talks about his first few months in the office, his military service, and how his office can help Jasper County Veterans. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Ray_Maxey-7-5-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Jasper County General Assistance Director Connie McQuiston explains what type of assistance is available through her office and if the need for these programs has increased. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Connie_McQuiston-7-3-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Jasper County Historical Museum Executive Director Lynne Whelan talks about the museum’s extensive Maytag washing machine collection, its historical account of Jasper County, and the museum’s farm related pieces. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Lynne_Whelan-7-2-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...