KNIA – KRLS

Newton Economic Development Director Craig Armstrong talks about specialized Marketing grants he wrote and were funded by Iowa Economic Development Authority for IndyCar and NASCAR events this year at Iowa Speedway, and who has to match the funding in those grants.

Discover Hope 5:17 Founder and Executive Director Robbie Robinson talks about why and how he started the non-profit organization and how it serves the community.

Executive Director of United Way of Jasper County Jessica Lowe Vokes talks about the spring “Voices of Inspiration” speakers series, how it got started and funded, and who the guest speakers are.

The Executive Director of the Pregnancy Center of Central Iowa in Newton talks about the services they offer, who is eligible for their assistance, and the organization’s two annual fundraisers.

Newton Mayor Evelyn George talks about last week’s big snowstorm, the Get to Know Newton YouTube channel, and job openings with the City.

Newton Historian and Author Larry Hurto talks about a book called “Newton Main Street’s Stories from Downtown” talks about the book being a fundraiser for Newton Main Street, where it’s content came from, and how to get the book.

Sheepgate President Mike Hunsberger talks about Sheepgate’s program and ministry as a whole and their upcoming vehicle auction on March 1st. Sheepgate is a faith based 12-month residential program located in Colfax, IA that helps people overcome life controlling addictions and issues.

Newton School Resource Officer Kyle Lovan talks about his efforts to get an E-Sports Program going at Newton High School.

Jasper County General Assistance Director Connie McQuiston talks about what her office does, and who a $10,000 Low Income Housing Assistance Grant will help and how to apply for the assistance.

Newton Community Theatre Administrator Sue Beukema talks about the upcoming play “Love Letters”, which is going to be performed on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday this weekend and next.