Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig participated in the first leg of Monday’s WHO Great Iowa Tractor Ride and discusses the event, current crop conditions, and the trade tariffs that have been implemented. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Mike_Naig-6-17-15.mp3Podcast: Play in new...

Newton Farmer’s Market Manager Nikki Brain talks about the new Legacy Plaza location, what the Farmer’s Market has to offer, and a special appearance from some tractors at Tuesday’s Market. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Nikki_Brain-6-16-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Newton School Superintendent Tom Messenger talks about end of school year enrollment, student enrollment for the coming school year, and the construction of an addition at Aurora Heights Elementary. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Tom_Messenger-6-13-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Codi De Bruin organizes the annual Jasper County Fair Queen Contest, and previews this Saturday’s event. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/6-12-2025_Jasper_County_Fair_Queen.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Newton Alumni Association President Lori Gilmore talks about the Association’s goal of connecting past Newton High School graduates to those graduating now, and how important this Alumni Weekend is to that cause. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Lori_Gilmore-6-11-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window...

Newton Senior High School Alumni Association President Lori Gilmore talks about this year’s Alumni Weekend Activities in Newton this Friday and Saturday https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Lori_Gilmore-6-10-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Newton Mayor Evelyn George helped with the ribbon-cutting Friday at the new Splash Pad in Newton and talks about the long effort to raise the money for the facility and how it is the latest in a...

City of Newton Utilities Director Jody Rhone talks about the 2024 Consumer Confidence Report for the City’s Water Supply, the source of the City’s water, and how far behind the city is in replacing old underground water...

Executive Director of the Centre for Arts & Artists in Newton Sophie Kruger talks about what the facility offers, a special summer program called Five Dollar Fridays, and special events coming up for Newton Fest. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Sophie_Kruger-6-5-25.mp3Podcast: Play...

Newton Mayor Evelyn George talks about upcoming summer activities in Newton, including this month’s Newton Fest, and addresses the City Council’s action this week on a $1 million dollar upgrade to the city’s tennis courts and inquiries...

Newton Main Street Executive Director Erin Yeager talks about the today’s first Newton Farmer’s Market of the year, and the move of the Market this season to the Legacy Plaza Greenspace https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Erin_Yeager-6-3-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window |...

Jasper County Elderly Nutrition Program Director Kelli Van Manen talks about an upcoming  Garage and Bake Sale fundraiser which people may donate items to, and some of the services and programs Jasper County Elderly Nutrition offers. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Kelli_Van_Manen-6-2-25.mp3Podcast:...

Capstone Behavioral Healthcare Administrative Assistant Beila Flickinger and Student Therapist Maddie Ellis talk about the therapy dog named Piper Maddie is training and how they hope Piper can help their clients, and what services are available at...

Jasper County Attorney Scott Nicholson talks about a new intern who has just joined his office and a longtime county residency requirement he continues to uphold for his employees. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Scott_Nicholson-5-29-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Rachel Faidley, Music Director for the Newton Community Theatre’s Presentation of “My Fair Lady”, talks about preparations for the opening of the musical this Friday and what the storyline of the play is about. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Rachel_Faidley-5-28-25.mp3Podcast: Play in...

Retired U.S. Marine Corps FIrst Sergeant Ryan Lincoln, the featured speaker at the Newton American Legion’s Memorial Day Service at Union Cemetery, talks about his military service, the veteran’s service organization he now works for, and what...

Newton School Superintendent Tom Messenger talks about the renovations and additions currently underway at Thomas Jefferson and Aurora Heights Elementary Schools, and his work on a School Safety Task Force this past legislative session. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Tom_Messenger-5-26-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Newton School Superintendent Tom Messenger talks about end of the school year events, district enrollment, and recognizing students who performed well this school year academically and athletically. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/NWSLTN5.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Newton School Superintendent Tom Messenger talks about end of the school year events, district enrollment, and recognizing students who performed well this school year academically and athletically. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Tom_Messenger-5-23-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Newton YMCA Fitness Coordinator Sarah Pittman talks about the YMCA’s Annual Senior Health and Fitness Fair Wednesday, May 31st, and what benefits the free event offers to local seniors. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Sarah_Pittman-5-22-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...