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...

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...

Newton High School Ag Education Instructor and FFA Advisor James Horn talks about the local Ag Education Program, job opportunities related to agriculture, and the middle school ag program. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-James_Horn-2-9-26.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Pregnancy Center of Central Iowa Executive Director Rita Baker talks about how the pro-life non-profit in Newton helps parents-to-be prepare for the arrival of their baby, and provides educational opportunities and supplies after the baby has arrived....

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 |...

Newton School Superintendent Tom Messinger talks about how the district will address Pella’s departure from the Little Hawkeye Conference in two years, the importance of getting lots of information from throughout the community before a decision is...

Newton School Superintendent Tom Messinger talks about the Newton school board’s decision Monday night to begin some facility planning for the future, dealing in particular to the High School, which has some ADA compliance issues and some...

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...

Jasper County Habitat for Humanity Community Partnership Coordinator Becca Decker talks about the organization’s Home Ownership and Home Repair Programs and the qualifications associated with them. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Becca_Decker-1-26-26.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Newton City Administrator Matt Muckler talks about a proposal to remove the stoplights at West 4th Street North and North 2nd Avenue West, and replace them with stop signs for eastbound and westbound traffic, and what is...

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...

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...

Jasper County Veterans Affairs Office Service Officer Josh Price talks about fundraising for a new Veteran’s Memorial at the city’s Union Cemetery, bricks with service members names that are being sold, and the design of the planned...

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:...

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...

The Public Services Librarian at the Newton Public Library, Rebecca Klein, talks about the annual Tiny Art Show and Silent Auction fundraiser and how anyone can participate and the important dates associated with it. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Rebecca_Klein-1-15-26.mp3Podcast: Play in...