KNIA – KRLS

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.

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.

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 county fair.

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.

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 children.

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.

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.

Discover Hope 517 Ministry Founder and Executive Director Robbie Robinson explains what the non-profit organization does in Newton and why he started it.

Newton School Superintendent Tom Messenger talks about how many teaching positions still need to be filled for the upcoming school year, how recent rains have impacted construction work at Thomas Jefferson Elementary school, and implementing the State law prohibiting student cellphone use during the school day.

Jasper County Youth Coordinator for Iowa State University Outreach Stacey Wilson continues to talk about the County’s 4-H program, the volunteers who lead the 4-H clubs, and how many 4-H participants end up in ag related jobs.