The Executive Director of the Pregnancy Center of Central Iowa, Rita Baker, talks about who the non-profit organization helps and what types of assistance is available through their Newton location. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Rita_Baker-10-21-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Jasper County Conservation Department Naturalist Greg Oldsen talks about the work the Conservation Department does with school kids of all ages throughout Jasper County during the school year, and the success of the one year old Fishing...

Jasper County Sheriff Brad Shutts talks about a Community Outreach and Field Services program the Sheriff’s Department started about a month ago, to raise awareness and funds for the Sheriff’s Department.  https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Brad_Shutts-10-17-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window |...

Newton Parks Operations Assistant Superintendent talks about the upcoming Halloween and Christmas events at Newton’s Maytag Park, including the hundreds of lighted Christmas decorations that fill the park during the month of December.  https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Jamie_Murphy-10-16-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new...

Newton School Superintendent Tom Messenger shares the details of this week’s school board discussion around a potential lease next year for the Emerson Hough Elementary School, with the Newton YMCA for additional daycare in the community. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Tom_Messenger-10-15-25.mp3Podcast:...

Jasper County Deputy Auditor of Elections Kristin Carley talks about the start of absentee voting, how to get an absentee ballot sent to you, and what it takes to be an election day poll worker. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Kristin_Carley-10-14-25.mp3Podcast: Play...

Newton Utilities Director Jody Rhone talks about the City of Newton’s Water Distribution system, including the latest consumer confidence report on the city’s water, the source of the water, and planned projects. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Jody_Rhone-10-13-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window...

Capstone Behavioral Healthcare Administrative Assistant Beila Flickinger and Student Therapist Maddie Ellis talk about their therapy dog named Piper, and how Piper can help their clients, and what services are available at Capstone. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Beila_Flickinger_and_Maddie_Ellis-10-10-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new...

Newton Arboretum and Botanical Gardens co-chairs of planning and events, Ina Heideman and Teresa Lyman, talk about the facility’s 3rd Annual Fall Festival this Saturday https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Ina_Heideman_and_Teresa_Lyman-10-9-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Newton City Administrator Matt Muckler talks about Monday night’s City Council meeting, which included approval of a bid on a new Public Safety Storage Building, tweaks to a low to moderate housing assistance programs, and the possible...

Newton Schools Superintendent Tom Messenger talks about Monday Night’s Special Newton City Council Meeting, where school board members unanimously decided to pursue a lease agreement with the Newton YMCA, allowing the “Y” to use a portion of...

Newton Fire Marshall Jacob Halferty talks about how the Fire Department promotes fire safety with children during National Fire Prevention week, the different smoke detectors that are available and their proper placement , and choosing the proper...

Jasper County Elderly Nutrition Program Director Kelli Van Manen talks about the Jasper County Congregate and Home Delivered Meal Program and how other programs are offered at the Jasper County Community Center. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Kelli_Van_Manen-10-3-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window...

Carol Camp, Master Gardener Program Coordinator for the Jasper County ISU Extension and Outreach Office in Newton, talks about the Growing Together Iowa Vegetable Garden in Newton, and how produce from it is distributed to food pantries...

Newton Mayor Evelyn George talks about the Annual City Council Goal-Setting Workshop that was held Monday, addresses some of the projects that were identified as priorities, and encouraged residents to contact their city representatives about issues or...

Newton Police Captain Chris Wing talks about Newton’s annual National Night Out event at Aurora Park next Tuesday, October 7th. He explains why the event is held in October, talks about the different EMS services that will...

Newton Community Development Director Erin Chambers talks about the new brand video the city of Newton released last week, and how tonight’s City Council Workshop starts the budget-making process for 2026-2027. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Erin_Chambers-9-29-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window |...

Newton Community Development Director Erin Chambers talks about housing, including the initiatives to get new homes built in the community and help owners with upkeep on their current homes. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Erin_Chambers-9-26-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Jasper County RSVP Grant Manager and Director Sarah Patterson explains a new free program called “Connection Calls” that’s beginning October 6th for Jasper County residents 55 and older....

Newton School Superintendent Tom Messenger talks about the start of the student drop-off and pick-up process at Thomas Jefferson Elementary next week, a big grant to the school district’s Robotics Program, and the curriculum adoption process and...