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...

Newton School District Superintendent Tom Messinger talks about the process of establishing a calendar for next school year, plans for the summer food program, and construction at Aurora Heights and Thomas Jefferson Elementary Schools.  https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Tom_Messinger-1-14-26.mp3Podcast: Play in...

Jasper County RSVP Director and Grant Manager Sarah Patterson talks about the RSVP’S Volunteer Income Tax Assistance  Program, the guidelines to qualify for the free tax preparation, and how you can now schedule an appointment to get...

House District 38 State Representative Jon Dunwell talks about the new legislative session and priorities he believes will be addressed during the session, including controlling property taxes, and his individual legislative interests. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Jon_Dunwell-1-12-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window...

Newton YMCA CEO George Sorensen talks about plans for a $2.78 million federal grant the YMCA has received to increase the facility’s daycare slots, and other future goals for improving the 50-year old building and its programming....

Newton YMCA Chief Executive Officer George Sorensen talks about his first year at the facility, the number of people who utilized the YMCA last year, and the introduction of EGYM fitness equipment at the facility this past...

Newton Mayor Randy Ervin talks about a loan the city will no longer pay for the Hotel Maytag Renovation that occurred years ago, and talks about the need for added revenue to reduce the city’s borrowing in...

Newton Police Chief Rob Burdess discusses 2025 crime statistics and the start of the new dog kennel for animal control. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Rob_Burdess-1-6-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Newton Police Chief Rob Burdess discusses police staffing and the school resource officer program. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Rob_Burdess-1-5-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Newton Mayor Randy Ervin talks about the new Rail Park, TPI, and initiatives he has as he begins his tenure as mayor. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Randy_Ervin-1-2-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Newton Mayor Randy Ervin talks about city services on New Year’s Day, infrastructure, and personnel. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Randy_Ervin-1-1-26.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Newton School Superintendent Tom Messinger talks about the stadium bleacher impact coming in the New Year, new board members, and future closed schools. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Tom_Messinger-12-31-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Newton School Superintendent Tom Messinger talks about school construction, enrollment, school finances. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Tom_Messinger-12-30-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Newton Fire Marshall Jacob Halferty talks about what the job of Fire Marshall entails, his career in the Newton Fire Department, and the need for volunteer firefighters in rural areas. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Jacob_Halferty-12-29-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...