Let's Talk Newton

Let’s Talk Newton – Newton Public Library Youth Services Librarian Phyllis P...

August 29, 2025 @ 1:00 pm

Youth Services Librarian at the Newton Public Library, Phyllis Peter, talks about a free story walk featuring dinosaur characters with free ice cream for kids at Agnes Patterson Park in Newton on Saturday, September, 13th. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Phyllis_Peter-8-29-25.mp3Podcast: Play...

Let’s Talk Newton – Newton High School Band Director Zachary Eberle

August 28, 2025 @ 1:00 pm

New Newton High School Band Director Zachary Eberle talks about what got him into music, his past job, and the upcoming band competition season. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Zachary_Eberle-8-28-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Let’s Talk Newton – Newton School Superintendent Tom Messenger

August 27, 2025 @ 1:00 pm

Newton School Superintendent Tom Messenger talks about the start of the school year this past Monday, updates the student drop-off and pick-up situation for Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, and provides information on first day attendance. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Tom_Messenger-8-27-25.mp3Podcast: Play...

Let’s Talk Newton – Jasper County Habitat for Humanity Community Partnership...

August 26, 2025 @ 1:00 pm

Jasper County Habitat for Humanity Community Partnership Coordinator Becca Decker talks about the various programs the organization has to assist Jasper County residents, besides the popular home ownership assistance they offer. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Becca_Decker-8-26-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window |...

Let’s Talk Newton – President of the South Skunk Blues Society Mike Cooling

August 25, 2025 @ 1:00 pm

The President of the South Skunk Blues Society, Mike Cooling, talks about the organization and its 33rd Annual Bowlful of Blues at Newton’s Maytag Park this coming Sunday, August 31st. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Mike_Cooling-8-25-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Let’s Talk Newton – Woodrow Wilson Principal Todd Schuster

August 22, 2025 @ 1:00 pm

Woodrow Wilson Principal Todd Schuster talks about the 100th anniversary of the Woodrow Wilson school building, which is also its last as a school, how the staff plans to have events marking the final year of classes...

Let’s Talk Newton- Thomas Jefferson Elementary Principal Jolene Comer

August 21, 2025 @ 1:00 pm

Newton’s Thomas Jefferson Elementary Principal Jolene Comer talks about having construction work and classes taking place in the school at the same time last year, the new staff she has, and the plans that have been made...

Let’s Talk Newton- Emerson Hough Elementary Principal Tara Zehr

August 20, 2025 @ 1:00 pm

Emerson Hough Elementary School Principal Tara Zehr talks about the new staff at the school, how this will be the last school year for the Emerson Hough building, and the school’s high number of kindergarten and 1st...

Let’s Talk Newton – Newton Mayor Evelyn George

August 19, 2025 @ 1:00 pm

Newton Mayor Evelyn George talks about the upcoming paving of downtown alleys, the filing period for City and School Board elections, cautious driving as Newton’s schools re-open Monday, and more upcoming “Our Iowa” bus tours. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Evelyn_George-8-19-25.mp3Podcast: Play...

Let’s Talk Newton- Berg Middle School Principal Dotty Dotson

August 18, 2025 @ 1:00 pm

Newton Berg Middle School Principal Dotty Dotson talks about the start of the new school year Monday, August 25th, this week’s Back to School Nights, and who parents should talk to about issues with their child. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Dotty_Dotson-8-18-25.mp3Podcast:...

Let’s Talk Newton- Independent Filmmaker Tiffany Ketcham of Newton

August 15, 2025 @ 1:00 pm

Independent Filmmaker Tiffany Ketcham of Newton is preparing to shoot her third film with a cast of 30 area children and talks about how she got into movie-making, her two prior films, and what her latest movie...

Let’s Talk Newton- Newton High School Principal Daryl “Dotty” Dotson

August 14, 2025 @ 1:00 pm

Newton High School Principal Daryl “Dotty” Dotson talks about how many students and new teachers he expects to have in his building this year, the new state mandated cell phone use ban, and the school’s upcoming “Back...

Let’s Talk Newton – Newton School Superintendent Tom Messenger

August 13, 2025 @ 1:00 pm

Newton School Superintendent Tom Messenger talks about student drop-off and pick-up will be handled at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School to start this coming school year, and how parents can find out when their student will be picked...

Let’s Talk Newton – Greater Newton Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Direct...

August 12, 2025 @ 1:00 pm

Greater Newton Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kaylea Marchant talks about Wednesday’s Annual Luncheon the Chamber hosts for teachers who are new to the Newton School District, and about the Chamber’s first ever Business Expo this...

Let’s Talk Newton – Newton Fire Chief Jarrod Wellik and Newton City Administ...

August 11, 2025 @ 1:00 pm

Newton Fire Chief Jarrod Wellik and Newton City Administrator Matt Muckler talk about the city’s response to the 2020 Derecho that occurred five years ago and caused tree and building damage throughout Newton, Jasper County, and several...

Let’s Talk Newton – Jasper County Engineer Mike Frietsch

August 8, 2025 @ 1:00 pm

Jasper County Engineer Mike Frietsch talks about the County’s Five Year Road Program and the projects that are coming up in the current fiscal year of 2026. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Mike_Frietsch-8-8-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Let’s Talk Newton – Newton Arboretum and Botanical Gardens Co-President Lana...

August 7, 2025 @ 1:00 pm

Newton Arboretum and Botanical Gardens Co-President Lana Wohlers and Vice President and Program and Events Co-Chair Ina Heidemann talk about the “Our Iowa Bus Tour” that stopped at the Arboretum and Botanical Gardens this past Sunday, and...

Let’s Talk Newton – Mayor Evelyn George

August 6, 2025 @ 1:00 pm

Newton Mayor Evelyn George talks about grant funding that’s been awarded to the City of Newton for improvements to Cardinal Pond, and the first of five bus tours that were in Newton this past Sunday. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Evelyn_George-8-6-25.mp3Podcast: Play...

Let’s Talk Newton – Jasper County Health Department Administrator Becky Pryo...

August 5, 2025 @ 1:00 pm

The Jasper County Health Department Administrator Director Becky Pryor talks about a free available resource guide for assistance throughout Jasper County, and the start of the school year and the importance of handwashing to avoid illness. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Becky_Pryor-8-5-25.mp3Podcast: Play...

Let’s Talk Newton – Newton Izaak Walton League Manager Donny Ingle

August 4, 2025 @ 2:00 pm

The Manager of the Emerson Hough Chapter of the Izaak Walton League in Newton, Donny Ingle, talks about the features of the 40 acre facility, the events they hold, and how to become a member. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Donny_Ingle-8-4-25.mp3Podcast: Play in...