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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Iowa Interstate Railroad President and CEO Joe Parsons talks about the work that went into establishing the new Newton Rail Park Industrial Development site, the benefits the site offers businesses and industries, and the type of development...

NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Preece discusses his racing career and the upcoming NASCAR race weekend at Iowa Speedway. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Ryan_Preece.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Newton School Superintendent Tom Messenger talks about school registration for the upcoming school year, how many teachers and bus drivers still need to be hired for the 2025-2026 school year, and the decisions that looms about the...

Dana VanGilder, Co-Owner of the Newton/Des Moines East KOA Campground in Newton, talks about how many campers they will be hosting this NASCAR race weekend, how that compares to INDYCAR race week, and the accommodations at the...

Newton Utilities Director Jody Rhone talks about Water Department projects that have recently been completed or still need to be done, which are related to a recent increase in City Water rates. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Jody_Rhone-7-28-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window...

Newton Parks Operations Superintendent Nick Cummins talks about the priorities the City’s Park Board has established after a goal setting session earlier this month. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Nick_Cummins-7-25-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Jasper County Fair Board member and Secretary Morgan De Haai talks about the heavy rain at the fair earlier this week, what motivated her to become a Fair Board member, and the planning that goes into the...

Newton City Administrator Matt Muckler talks about Mayor Evelyn George’s decision not to run for re-election, filing dates for Mayoral and City Council Candidates, and Homeowner assistance through the LMI Program. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Matt_Muckler-7-23-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window |...

The Youth Services Librarian at the Newton Public Library, Phyllis Peter, talks about the free Adventure Pass that’s available through the library, which provides free admittance to four Des Moines area attractions for two adults and two...

Newton Fire Chief Jarrod Wellik talks about the protocols for sounding the severe weather warning sirens in Newton, and reminds residents they are meant for outdoor notification. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/LTN-Jarrod_Wellik-7-21-25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

Newton Police Officer Kyle Lovan talks about raising money to start an ESports Program at Newton High School, and why he led the effort to provide the money to begin the program. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/7-18-25_Esports.mp3Podcast: Play in new window...

Discover Hope 517 Ministry Founder and Executive Director Robbie Robinson explains what the non-profit organization does in Newton and why he started it. https://media.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/ins.blubrry.com/iowaradioplus/7-16-205_Discover.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...