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Newton Farmer’s Market Manager Nikki Brain talks about the new Legacy Plaza location, what the Farmer’s Market has to offer, and a special appearance from some tractors at Tuesday’s Market.

Newton School Superintendent Tom Messenger talks about end of school year enrollment, student enrollment for the coming school year, and the construction of an addition at Aurora Heights Elementary.

Codi De Bruin organizes the annual Jasper County Fair Queen Contest, and previews this Saturday’s event.

Newton Alumni Association President Lori Gilmore talks about the Association’s goal of connecting past Newton High School graduates to those graduating now, and how important this Alumni Weekend is to that cause.

Newton Senior High School Alumni Association President Lori Gilmore talks about this year’s Alumni Weekend Activities in Newton this Friday and Saturday

Newton Mayor Evelyn George helped with the ribbon-cutting Friday at the new Splash Pad in Newton and talks about the long effort to raise the money for the facility and how it is the latest in a list of new features in the city’s parks.

City of Newton Utilities Director Jody Rhone talks about the 2024 Consumer Confidence Report for the City’s Water Supply, the source of the City’s water, and how far behind the city is in replacing old underground water mains.

Executive Director of the Centre for Arts & Artists in Newton Sophie Kruger talks about what the facility offers, a special summer program called Five Dollar Fridays, and special events coming up for Newton Fest.

Newton Mayor Evelyn George talks about upcoming summer activities in Newton, including this month’s Newton Fest, and addresses the City Council’s action this week on a $1 million dollar upgrade to the city’s tennis courts and inquiries into allowing chickens in the city.

Newton Main Street Executive Director Erin Yeager talks about the today’s first Newton Farmer’s Market of the year, and the move of the Market this season to the Legacy Plaza Greenspace