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...

Newton Arboretum and Botanical Gardens Co-President Lana Wohlers and Vice President Ina Hiedemann talk about the nonprofit’s Annual Spring Plant Sale tonight and Saturday morning at Arboretum and Botanical Gardens on North 4th Avenue East. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Lana_Wholers_and_Ina_Hiedemann-5-2-25.mp3Podcast: Play...

Jasper County Historical Museum Executive Director Lynne Whelan talks about the exhibits at the Museum in Newton, and its operating hours from May through September. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Lynne_Whelan-5-1-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Newton School Superintendent Tom Messenger talks about the Newton School Board’s decision to replace the bleachers on the visitor’s side of H.A. Lynn Stadium, and to delay the construction of a bathroom/concession stand building at the one...

Mark Allen talks about the creation of the Moose Fireplace Grill, and how the product he helped create is a finalist in the Coolest Thing Made In Iowa Contest conducted by the Iowa Association of Business and...

Webster County Sheriff and Alert Training Center Trainer Luke Fleener and Chariton Volunteer Firefighter Steve Davis talk about the special active shooter training that occurred in Newton last week. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Luke_Fleener_and_Steve_Davis-4-28-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Newton downtown building owner and developer Jerry Schwaller talks about his investment in renovating the historic Montgomery Ward Building in Downtown Newton into the Grey Moon Public Market, and what he envision will be in the building...

Newton City Administrator Matt Muckler talks about the concept behind a proposed 400 acre Industrial Park on the northeast edge of Newton, a new initiative to bring more people to Hotel Maytag, and some new proposed housing...

Alice Poole, the Non-Destructive Testing Manager for the Midwest Division of JDH Inspections Services talks about the training they offer, the wide variety of places in the world where JDH employees work, and when the next training...

The Youth Services Librarian at the Newton Public Library, Phyllis Peters, talks about the July activities the Library has scheduled as part of this year’s free Summer Reading Program. and her goals for Summer Reading. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Phyllis_Peter-4-22-25.mp3Podcast: Play...

Newton Public Library Youth Services Librarian Phyllis Peter talks about the library’s summer reading program, when it starts, how many children typically participate, and the activities associated with it this year. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Phyllis_Peter-4-21-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window |...

TurnKey Realty in Grinnell Co-Owner Penny Gable talks about the decision to expand and open an office on Newton’s square, the staff that is working out of that office, and the help they have received from the...

Newton YMCA Finance Director Andy Karr talks about Saturday’s annual Easter Egg Hunt on the YMCA’s soccer fields, and how the 11 a.m. event is open to the public and features candy and prize ticket filled eggs...

Newton School Superintendent Tom Messenger talks about the new after school pick-up arrangements for Thomas Jefferson Elementary School students and updates the status on the expected completion of the Thomas Jefferson Elementary School addition. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Tom_Messenger-4-16-25.mp3Podcast: Play in...

Newton Fire Marshall Jacob Halferty talks about battling Sunday night’s fire at the Moose Lodge, how wind and a water issue complicated their efforts, and the importance of Mutual Aid with area fire departments. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Jacob_Halferty-4-15-25.mp3Podcast: Play in...

City of Newton Permit Technician Bethany Hovda talks about taking over Newton’s Rental Housing Inspection Program, how many rental properties there are in Newton, and her goals for the program. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Bethany_Hovda-4-14-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Newton High School Seniors Alexis Dirksen and Tamika Rodenborn talk about their upcoming trip to the DECA International Career Development Conference in Orlando, Florida at the end of this month and how they qualified to participate in...

New Jasper County Veterans Affairs Office Director Ray Maxey talks about his first four weeks on the job, some of the assistance his office offers veterans, and his top priority moving forward. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Ray_Maxey-4-10-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window...

New Jasper County Veterans Affairs Office Director Ray Maxey talks about his first four weeks on the job, some of the assistance his office offers veterans, and his top priority moving forward....