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...

Newton High School juniors Ian Alexander and Kaden Banwell talk about their interest in Choir, the selection process for All-State Chorus, and what they enjoy about singing in a Choir.  https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Ian_Alexander_and_Kaden_Banwell-11-21-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Newton High School Esports team members Levi Zaabel and Zach Schwab talks about what the program means to them, and their expectations for the teams first season. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Levi_Zaabel_and_Zach_Schwab-11-20-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Newton Mayor Evelyn George talks about a new upcoming Christmas event at Maytag Park, provides an update on the Grey Moon Public Market project, and shares information about the sale of several city-owned Dangerous and Dilapidated Building...

Newton DMACC Academic Achievement Center Coordinator Amy Pettit and HiSET Program Instructor and Tester Deb Rose talk about the free program that assists local residents in obtaining a High School Equivalency Diploma, through personalized instruction that can...

Newton Parks Operations Superintendent Nick Cummins talks about the goals the Parks Department has established for the city’s park system, which will be considered during the City Council’s budget-making process. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Nick_Cummins-11-17-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Jamie Murphy, the Park Operations Assistant Superintendent in Newton, talks about the upcoming Holiday Lights Display at Maytag Park, which she will start to set up Monday. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Jamie_Murphy-11-14-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Jasper County General Assistance Director Connie McQuiston talks about available housing grants for low-income county residents, and the qualifications and income verification guidelines.  https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Connie_McQuiston-11-13-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Newton School Superintendent Tom Messinger talks about the school board’s discussion this week regarding the offering of an early retirement option, and the possible leasing of a portion of the Emerson Hough Building to the Newton YMCA....

Newton Public Works Director Joe Grife explains the City of Newton’s Snow Ordinance and how residents can assist city crews who will be clearing snow from city streets. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Joe_Grife-11-11-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Jasper County Conservation Department Naturalist Catie Cantu talks about the fall school field trip season that recently ended, and all the volunteers that help out the program. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Catie_Cantu-11-10-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Current Newton City Council Member and Mayor-elect Randy Ervin talks about his city service. being an assistant coach on this year’s football team, and a significant goal he will have as mayor. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Randy_Ervin-11-7-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window...

State Auditor and Candidate for Governor Rob Sand held a healthcare roundtable in Newton Wednesday and addressed some of the issues that came up, such as the Rural Health Care Loan Forgiveness Program, regulations regarding maternal care,...

Newton Mayor Evelyn George talks about some of the issues addressed at this week’s city council meeting, including not proceeding with an ordinance allowing chickens and ducks on smaller residential lots, approving the installation of over 100...

Newton Public Library’s Youth Services Librarian Phyllis Peter talks about upcoming Library programs and events for adults, including an author’s visit and the library’s first ever holiday toy swap. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Phyllis_Peter-11-4-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Newton Public Library Youth Services Librarian Phyllis Peter talks about a winter clothing drive for elementary students that is taking place at the library this week, a visit this Thursday by three Canine Crisis dogs, and this...

Newton City Administrator Matt Muckler talks about the City potentially contributing around $2,500 to a local non-profits Trap, Neuter, and Release Program, and provides some insight into how big of a problem stray cats are in the...

Jasper County Emergency Management Agency Director Jamey A. Robinson talks about what led him to being named Emergency Management Agency Iowa Hazmat Technician of the year, and encourages Jasper County residents to get the free Jasper Ready...