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.

TurnKey Realty in Grinnell Co-Owner Penny Gable talks about the decision to expand and open an office on Newton’s square, the staff that is working out of that office, and the help they have received from the

Newton YMCA Finance Director Andy Karr talks about Saturday’s annual Easter Egg Hunt on the YMCA’s soccer fields, and how the 11 a.m. event is open to the public and features candy and prize ticket filled eggs

Newton School Superintendent Tom Messenger talks about the new after school pick-up arrangements for Thomas Jefferson Elementary School students and updates the status on the expected completion of the Thomas Jefferson Elementary School addition.

Newton Fire Marshall Jacob Halferty talks about battling Sunday night’s fire at the Moose Lodge, how wind and a water issue complicated their efforts, and the importance of Mutual Aid with area fire departments.