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

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

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

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

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

The Youth Services Librarian at the Newton Public Library, Phyllis Peters, talks about the July activities the Library has scheduled as part of this year’s free Summer Reading Program. and her goals for Summer Reading.

Newton Public Library Youth Services Librarian Phyllis Peter talks about the library’s summer reading program, when it starts, how many children typically participate, and the activities associated with it this year.