KNIA – KRLS

Pregnancy Center of Central Iowa Executive Director Rita Baker talks about Saturday’s Walk For Life Fundraiser in Newton, and the services the Center provides that will be funded by the money raised.

Newton Community School District Food Service Supervisor Julie Miller talks about the Newton School District offering free breakfast to all students next school year, and the upcoming Summer Food and Snack Programs.

Newton Arboretum and Botanical Gardens Co-President Lana Wohlers and Vice President Ina Hiedemann talk about the nonprofit’s Annual Spring Plant Sale tonight and Saturday morning at Arboretum and Botanical Gardens on North 4th Avenue East.

Jasper County Historical Museum Executive Director Lynne Whelan talks about the exhibits at the Museum in Newton, and its operating hours from May through September.

Newton School Superintendent Tom Messenger talks about the Newton School Board’s decision to replace the bleachers on the visitor’s side of H.A. Lynn Stadium, and to delay the construction of a bathroom/concession stand building at the one year old High School Baseball stadium.

Mark Allen talks about the creation of the Moose Fireplace Grill, and how the product he helped create is a finalist in the Coolest Thing Made In Iowa Contest conducted by the Iowa Association of Business and Industry.

Webster County Sheriff and Alert Training Center Trainer Luke Fleener and Chariton Volunteer Firefighter Steve Davis talk about the special active shooter training that occurred in Newton last week.

Newton downtown building owner and developer Jerry Schwaller talks about his investment in renovating the historic Montgomery Ward Building in Downtown Newton into the Grey Moon Public Market, and what he envision will be in the building and how it will impact Newton’s downtown.

Newton City Administrator Matt Muckler talks about the concept behind a proposed 400 acre Industrial Park on the northeast edge of Newton, a new initiative to bring more people to Hotel Maytag, and some new proposed housing in the community.

Alice Poole, the Non-Destructive Testing Manager for the Midwest Division of JDH Inspections Services talks about the training they offer, the wide variety of places in the world where JDH employees work, and when the next training starts.