Newton Public Works DIrector Joe Grife talks about snow removal operations in Newton, the priority given to streets for clearing and how many miles of streets have to be cleared, how residents can help the snow removal

Newton School Superintendent Tom Messinger talks about the addition of a new school board member, an upcoming evaluation of elementary school boundaries, and the progress of the new bleachers at H.A. Lynn Stadium.

Greater Newton Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director KayLea Marchant talks about the Chamber’s annual Lighted Holiday Parade and Holiday Festival, which accompanies the lighting of the Christmas lights on the Jasper County Courthouse in downtown Newton

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.