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...

Mayor Evelyn George discusses the latest in the City of Newton. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/5-21-2025_Newton_Mayor.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Jasper County Chief Deputy Duane Rosendaal talks about being the first recipient of the Jasper County Law Enforcement Distinguished Service Award, and  his career in law enforcement. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Duane_Rosendaal-5-20-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Newton Boys Assistant Soccer Coach Brett Lundberg talks about leading the fundraising effort to get a soccer mini-pitch in Newton and how he believes it will benefit those who use it. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Brett_Lundberg-5-19-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window |...

NASCAR Cup Driver Cole Custer talks about his visit to Newton’s Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, his involvement in a NASCAR Foundation Giveathon at Iowa Speedway, and his thoughts about returning to race at Iowa Speedway in early...

Iowa Nite Hawks co-owners, CEO Gordan Head and President and Coach Mark Mackerman II, talk about the Newton based developmental amateur football team, how they get players, what other teams they play, when and where the next...

Tess Davis, hired Monday as the Newton School District’s new Director of Teaching and Learning, talks about her past work and coaching experience and what attracted her to Newton. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Tess_Davis-5-14-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Jasper County Conservation Department Naturalist Greg Olden talks about the Conservation Department’s Plant sale this Saturday, using goats to clear heavy areas of brush at Ashton Wildwood Park, and the progress being made on building the Department’s...

Newton Municipal Airport Manager and Johnson Aviation Co-owner Ethan Nasalroad talks about the corporate aircraft the airport houses, how busy race weekends are, and what services are available at the City Airport. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Ethan_Nasalroad-5-12-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window...

Local Veterans Advocate and Jasper County Treasurer Doug Bishop talks about two buses filled with Jasper County Veterans and supporters going to Wednesday’s Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day ceremony at the State Capitol, and the difference between Vietnam...

Jasper County United Way Executive DIrector Jessica Lowe Vokes talks about the non-profit’s allocation of $185,000 in grants from the proceeds of their annual Fall fundraising campaign, and provides insight on how the grant awards are determined....

Newton Mayor Evelyn George talks about a proposed property tax incentive for development in the new Jasper Rail Park, and the City permits that are required for door to door sales and food trucks. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Evelyn_George-5-7-25.mp3Podcast: Play in...

Pregnancy Center of Central Iowa Executive Director Rita Baker talks about Saturday’s Walk For Life Fundraiser in Newton, and the services the Center provides that will be funded by the money raised. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Rita_Baker-5-6-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window...

Newton Community School District Food Service Supervisor Julie Miller talks about the Newton School District offering free breakfast to all students next school year, and the upcoming Summer Food and Snack Programs. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Julie_Miller-5-5-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window...