KNIA – KRLS

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.

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 Club.

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 sale of some city owned lots.