KNIA – KRLS

Newton Mayor Randy Ervin talks about the new Rail Park, TPI, and initiatives he has as he begins his tenure as mayor.

Newton Mayor Randy Ervin talks about city services on New Year’s Day, infrastructure, and personnel.

Newton School Superintendent Tom Messinger talks about the stadium bleacher impact coming in the New Year, new board members, and future closed schools.

Newton School Superintendent Tom Messinger talks about school construction, enrollment, school finances.

Newton Fire Marshall Jacob Halferty talks about what the job of Fire Marshall entails, his career in the Newton Fire Department, and the need for volunteer firefighters in rural areas.

FOCUS Founder and Executive Director Darnell Loatman and Executive Director of Therapy House Devon Robertson talk about how their non-profits assist youth in need and their desire to have a facility in Jasper County.

Artists Lauren Roush and Pauli Zmolek talk about the mural they painted at the Dana King Ceretti Environmental Education Center in Newton, and how they came to work together on this painting and others.

Jasper County RSVP Director and Grant Manager Sarah Patterson talks about the Connection Calls Program, where volunteers call seniors 55 years old or older once a week to talk about their health, what’s going on with them, common interests, and ect.

Newton Mayor Evelyn George talks about what was vital to her first interest in running for city council over a decade ago, her confidence in the newly elected Council members, and the volunteer interests she has going forward.

Newton Mayor Evelyn George talks about joining the Newton City Council thirteen years ago, some of the important decisions that were made in her early years on the city council, and the improvements that have occurred downtown.