Newton Arboretum and Botanical Gardens Co-President Lana Wohlers talks about the facility hosting an April 19th fundraiser featuring the dog “Bing’ from Newton, who’s in the new movie “The Friend” that’s being released today at select theaters...

Newton Park Operations Superintendent Nick Cummins talks about the City’s vast park system, a new splash park, and how the new clubhouse at city-owned Westwood Golf Course was needed....

Newton Park Operations Superintendent Nick Cummins talks about the City’s vast park system, a new splash park, and how the new clubhouse at city-owned Westwood Golf Course was needed. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Nick_Cummins-3-27-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Newton School Superintendent Tom Messenger talks about a long committee evaluation into a possible switch to a four day school week, how the evaluation was conducted, and the outcome....

Newton School Superintendent Tom Messenger talks about a long committee evaluation into a possible switch to a four day school week, how the evaluation was conducted, and the outcome. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Tom_Messenger-3-26-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Newton Public Library Director Nicole Terry talks about the renovations that have taken place in the children’s area of the library, what other improvements are coming to that section of the library, and how the upgrades are...

Newton Development Corporation Executive Director Frank Liebl talks about the IowaWORKS Mobile Workforce Center visiting Newton April 10th, to assist area employers and job seekers. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Frank_Liebl-3-22-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Newton Utilities Director and acting Public Works Director Jody Rhone talks about curbside yard waste collection which begins in Newton next week, where to get the special yard waste bags, and how residents can use the yard...

Newton Police Department Captain Chris Wing talks about the City’s Pet Licensing Program and the pending start of the city owned dog kennel. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Chris_Wing-3-20-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

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...