Newton Mayor Evelyn George talks about what was vital to her first interest in running for city council over a decade ago, her confidence in the newly elected Council members, and the volunteer interests she has going...

Newton Mayor Evelyn George talks about joining the Newton City Council thirteen years ago, some of the important decisions that were made in her early years on the city council, and the improvements that have occurred downtown....

Newton School Superintendent Tom Messinger talks about the results of a recent survey of the elementary school population based on existing elementary school boundaries, the priority of relaying elementary school assignments for students and staff right after...

Newton Police Chief Rob Burdess talks about the upcoming opening of the city’s new animal control facility, how the community stepped up to help return runaway animals while this facility was being readied, and when the animal...

Newton Main Street Executive Director Erin Yeager talks about the requirements that must be met to qualify for the Main Street Program, what the program does to assist downtown businesses, and how shopping locally is important.  https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Erin_Yeager-12-15-25.mp3Podcast:...

Newton School Superintendent Tom Messinger talks about where things stand with the school board’s discussion on the future of the Emerson Hough and Woodrow Wilson Elementary schools, and the conditions of the buildings. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Tom_Messinger-12-12-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new...

Executive Dean of the Newton DMACC Campus Bill Peters talks about Saturday’s upcoming Community Holiday Christmas at the DMACC Building, all the free activities that will be available for kids, and a Newton Main Street Vendors Market...

Executive Director of the Centre For Arts and Artists in Newton Sophie Kruger talks about the facility and what it does and how it assists local artists, and the gift shop they have. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Sophie_Kruger-12-10-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new...

Newton Pacesetters Dance Team Member Lily Bowes talks about performing as a solo finalist at the Iowa State Dance Team Association Championship in Des Moines last week, as well as competing with the team in four other...

Jasper County Veterans Affairs Director Ray Maxey talks about a monthly veterans comrade coffee they are starting in Newton, how well a similar event in November went, and the approximate number of veterans in Jasper County. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Ray_Maxey-12-8-25.mp3Podcast:...

Jasper County Historical  Museum Board Member Dave Rorabaugh talks about the Museum’s 5th Annual Tree-Mendous Christmas Fundraiser which opens at the museum this weekend, and how it features around 200 decorated Christmas Trees.  https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Dave_Rorabaugh-12-5-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new...

Discover Hope Ministries in Newton is celebrating its 10th anniversary and held an Open House this week, and the Founder and Executive Director, Robbie Robinson, talks about why and how he started Discover Hope and how it...

Newton Mayor Evelyn George talks about the positive public response the city has received about snow removal from the storm last weekend, the Maytag Park Holiday Lights Display, and the continuing process of drafting a City Budget...

Rachel Faidley, Musical Director for the Newton Community Theatre’s production of “Uh-Oh, Here Comes Christmas” talks about the play, when the performances are, and how people can find out more information and get tickets. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Rachel_Faidley-12-2-25.mp3Podcast: Play in...

Jasper County Recorder Denise Allan talks about how long she’s been in the office, the changes that have occurred over the years, and what work goes on in the office. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Denise_Allan-12-1-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Newton Public Works DIrector Joe Grife talks about snow removal operations in Newton, the priority given to streets for clearing and how many miles of streets have to be cleared, how residents can help the snow removal...

Newton School Superintendent Tom Messinger talks about the addition of a new school board member, an upcoming evaluation of elementary school boundaries, and the progress of the new bleachers at H.A. Lynn Stadium. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Tom_Messinger-11-27-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new...

Greater Newton Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director KayLea Marchant talks about the Chamber’s annual Lighted Holiday Parade and Holiday Festival, which accompanies the lighting of the Christmas lights on the Jasper County Courthouse in downtown Newton...

Jasper County Sheriff Brad Shutts talks about the Sheriff Department’s 4th Annual Lock Up Hunger non-perishable food and personal hygiene drive which recently got underway, with donations going to the Newton Salvation Army. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Brad_Shutts-11-25-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new...

Newton Pacesetters Dance Team Coach Graham Sullivan talks about all the work dance team members put into their season and the upcoming state competition. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Graham_Sullivan-11-24-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...