Newton City Administrator Matt Muckler talks about this week’s Newton City Council Meeting and action on the location of a small city owned dog kennel, upcoming stormwater improvements at 1st Avenue East and East 12th Street, and...

Ina Hiedeman, Vice President Co-Chair of Program and Events at the Newton Arboretum and Botanical Gardens talks about that facility, and what Anniversary it’s celebrating. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Ina_Hiedeman-3-18-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Johnson Aviation Co-Owner and Newton Municipal Airport Manager Ethan Nassalroad talks about an upcoming apron expansion due to race weekends at Iowa Speedway, housing corporate aircraft at the airport, and obtaining a pilot’s license at the airport....

United Way of Jasper County Executive Director Jessica Lowe Vokes talkies about how she started the free “Voices of Inspiration” speaker series last year, and the final two guests of this year’s spring speaking series March 27th...

Jasper County Public Health Department Administrator Becky Pryor talks about the Jasper County Resource Guide and how it can help residents, and what you can do to help avoid getting sick during the transition from winter to...

Newton School Superintendent Tom Messenger talks about the change in school start time and the student pick-up routine for students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary, which takes effect  in mid-April. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Tom_Messenger-3-12-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Discover Hope 5:17 Founder Robbie Robinson talks about a new program at the facility in Newton called Restoration House for Men. The structured three- step program for men living in the facility is meant to take them...

Newton Main Street Executive Director Erin Yeager talks about Newton’s Main Street Program hitting the $20 million investment mark, and this year’s new location for the Farmer’s Market. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/3-10_Erin_yeager.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Jasper County Conservation Naturalist Greg Oldsen talks about a Youth Fishing Club he helped start back in September. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/Jasper_County_Conservation_Naturalist_Greg_Oldsen.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Jasper County Conservation Department Naturalist Catie Cantu talks about the department’s annual summer camp program, what ages are eligible, and when camp sign-up begins. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Catie_Cantu-3-6-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Newton City Administrator Matt Muckler talks about the Newton City Council’s decision to retain Dodds Trash Hauling and Recycling as the City’s Garbage and Recycling Collector, and to bond for over $6-million to fund various projects and...

Jasper County Engineer Mike Frietsch talks about the proposed 2026 Jasper County Five Year Road Program. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Mike_Frietsch-3-4-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Jasper County Emergency Management Agency Director Jamey Robinson talks about this evening’s Free National Weather Service Storm Spotter Course at the Newton DMACC Auditorium. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Jamey_Robinson-3-3-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Newton Economic Development Specialist and former Iowa Speedway Vice President and General Manager Craig Armstrong talks about Hy-Vee’s decision to end their title sponsorship of the IndyCar race weekend at Iowa Speedway and what impact that will...

Newton School Superintendent Tom Messenger talks about the Property Tax Levy the School Board is proposing for Fiscal Year 2026, and possible improvement projects at H.A. Lynn Stadium and the baseball field. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Tom_Messanger-2-27-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window...

Newton Community Education Foundation President Kelly Sorenson talks about the Foundation’s Annual Excellence in Education Awards and which Newton Teachers were selected, and how they were chosen. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Kelly_Sorenson-2-26-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...