Jasper County Sheriff Brad Shutts talks about the Sheriff Department’s 4th Annual Lock Up Hunger non-perishable food and personal hygiene drive which recently got underway, with donations going to the Newton Salvation Army.

Newton Pacesetters Dance Team Coach Graham Sullivan talks about all the work dance team members put into their season and the upcoming state competition.

Newton High School juniors Ian Alexander and Kaden Banwell talk about their interest in Choir, the selection process for All-State Chorus, and what they enjoy about singing in a Choir.

Newton High School Esports team members Levi Zaabel and Zach Schwab talks about what the program means to them, and their expectations for the teams first season.

Newton Mayor Evelyn George talks about a new upcoming Christmas event at Maytag Park, provides an update on the Grey Moon Public Market project, and shares information about the sale of several city-owned Dangerous and Dilapidated Building

Newton DMACC Academic Achievement Center Coordinator Amy Pettit and HiSET Program Instructor and Tester Deb Rose talk about the free program that assists local residents in obtaining a High School Equivalency Diploma, through personalized instruction that can

Newton Parks Operations Superintendent Nick Cummins talks about the goals the Parks Department has established for the city’s park system, which will be considered during the City Council’s budget-making process.

Jamie Murphy, the Park Operations Assistant Superintendent in Newton, talks about the upcoming Holiday Lights Display at Maytag Park, which she will start to set up Monday.

Jasper County General Assistance Director Connie McQuiston talks about available housing grants for low-income county residents, and the qualifications and income verification guidelines.

Newton School Superintendent Tom Messinger talks about the school board’s discussion this week regarding the offering of an early retirement option, and the possible leasing of a portion of the Emerson Hough Building to the Newton YMCA.