KNIA – KRLS

Jasper County Elderly Nutrition Program Director Kelli Van Manen talks about an upcoming  Garage and Bake Sale fundraiser which people may donate items to, and some of the services and programs Jasper County Elderly Nutrition offers.

Capstone Behavioral Healthcare Administrative Assistant Beila Flickinger and Student Therapist Maddie Ellis talk about the therapy dog named Piper Maddie is training and how they hope Piper can help their clients, and what services are available at Capstone in Newton and Grinnell.

Jasper County Attorney Scott Nicholson talks about a new intern who has just joined his office and a longtime county residency requirement he continues to uphold for his employees.

Rachel Faidley, Music Director for the Newton Community Theatre’s Presentation of “My Fair Lady”, talks about preparations for the opening of the musical this Friday and what the storyline of the play is about.

Retired U.S. Marine Corps FIrst Sergeant Ryan Lincoln, the featured speaker at the Newton American Legion’s Memorial Day Service at Union Cemetery, talks about his military service, the veteran’s service organization he now works for, and what he believes those who have never served in the military should do.

Newton School Superintendent Tom Messenger talks about the renovations and additions currently underway at Thomas Jefferson and Aurora Heights Elementary Schools, and his work on a School Safety Task Force this past legislative session.

Newton School Superintendent Tom Messenger talks about end of the school year events, district enrollment, and recognizing students who performed well this school year academically and athletically.

Newton YMCA Fitness Coordinator Sarah Pittman talks about the YMCA’s Annual Senior Health and Fitness Fair Wednesday, May 31st, and what benefits the free event offers to local seniors.

Mayor Evelyn George discusses the latest in the City of Newton.