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...

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...