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Jasper County Chief Deputy Duane Rosendaal talks about being the first recipient of the Jasper County Law Enforcement Distinguished Service Award, and  his career in law enforcement.

Newton Boys Assistant Soccer Coach Brett Lundberg talks about leading the fundraising effort to get a soccer mini-pitch in Newton and how he believes it will benefit those who use it.

NASCAR Cup Driver Cole Custer talks about his visit to Newton’s Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, his involvement in a NASCAR Foundation Giveathon at Iowa Speedway, and his thoughts about returning to race at Iowa Speedway in early August.

Iowa Nite Hawks co-owners, CEO Gordan Head and President and Coach Mark Mackerman II, talk about the Newton based developmental amateur football team, how they get players, what other teams they play, when and where the next home games are, and how to get tickets.

Tess Davis, hired Monday as the Newton School District’s new Director of Teaching and Learning, talks about her past work and coaching experience and what attracted her to Newton.

Jasper County Conservation Department Naturalist Greg Olden talks about the Conservation Department’s Plant sale this Saturday, using goats to clear heavy areas of brush at Ashton Wildwood Park, and the progress being made on building the Department’s Nature Center.

Newton Municipal Airport Manager and Johnson Aviation Co-owner Ethan Nasalroad talks about the corporate aircraft the airport houses, how busy race weekends are, and what services are available at the City Airport.

Local Veterans Advocate and Jasper County Treasurer Doug Bishop talks about two buses filled with Jasper County Veterans and supporters going to Wednesday’s Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day ceremony at the State Capitol, and the difference between Vietnam War veterans and veterans from other armed conflicts.

Jasper County United Way Executive DIrector Jessica Lowe Vokes talks about the non-profit’s allocation of $185,000 in grants from the proceeds of their annual Fall fundraising campaign, and provides insight on how the grant awards are determined.

Newton Mayor Evelyn George talks about a proposed property tax incentive for development in the new Jasper Rail Park, and the City permits that are required for door to door sales and food trucks.