KNIA – KRLS

Newton YMCA CEO George Sorenson talks about Thursday’s 50th Anniversary Celebration for the facility’s current building, future renovations that are expected, and the broad use of the facility and its membership.

Newton School Superintendent Tom Messinger talks about how the district will address Pella’s departure from the Little Hawkeye Conference in two years, the importance of getting lots of information from throughout the community before a decision is made, and what two schools will join the conference next school year.

Newton School Superintendent Tom Messinger talks about the Newton school board’s decision Monday night to begin some facility planning for the future, dealing in particular to the High School, which has some ADA compliance issues and some space needs, along with some other deficiencies.

Greater Newton Area Chamber of Commerce Director KayLea Marchant talks about this past weekend’s Annual Chamber of Commerce Dinner and Meeting, and announces the return of the Chamber’s Business Expo

Jasper County Habitat for Humanity Community Partnership Coordinator Becca Decker talks about the organization’s Home Ownership and Home Repair Programs and the qualifications associated with them.

Newton City Administrator Matt Muckler talks about a proposal to remove the stoplights at West 4th Street North and North 2nd Avenue West, and replace them with stop signs for eastbound and westbound traffic, and what is prompting the proposal.

Independent Filmmaker Tiffany Ketcham talks about her new film “The Littles” which debuts this weekend at Capitol II Theatre, her past movie success, and the large cast of Jasper County Children in her new movie.

Newton City Administrator Matt Muckler talks about the latest discussions involving the City of Newton’s 2026-2027 Budget, housing construction that is continuing in Newton over the winter, and the proposed public camping ordinance.

Jasper County Veterans Affairs Office Service Officer Josh Price talks about fundraising for a new Veteran’s Memorial at the city’s Union Cemetery, bricks with service members names that are being sold, and the design of the planned memorial.

New Jasper County Conservation Department Naturalist and Administrative Assistant Liz Ventling talks about  her new job, growing up in Newton and attending Conservation Department Programs, and her work history since graduating from the University of Iowa.