KNIA – KRLS

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 the Emerson Hough Elementary School Building to expand their Daycare operations next year. 

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 fire extinguisher for your home.

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.

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 throughout Jasper County.

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 concerns.

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 be represented there, and the scheduled activities. 

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.

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.

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 literacy plan.

Local Developer Jerry Schwaller talks about his renovation of the old Montgomery Ward Building in downtown Newton, into the Grey Moon Public Market.