Newton School Superintendent Tom Messinger talks about where things stand with the school board’s discussion on the future of the Emerson Hough and Woodrow Wilson Elementary schools, and the conditions of the buildings.

Executive Dean of the Newton DMACC Campus Bill Peters talks about Saturday’s upcoming Community Holiday Christmas at the DMACC Building, all the free activities that will be available for kids, and a Newton Main Street Vendors Market that will be held at the same time.

Executive Director of the Centre For Arts and Artists in Newton Sophie Kruger talks about the facility and what it does and how it assists local artists, and the gift shop they have.

Newton Pacesetters Dance Team Member Lily Bowes talks about performing as a solo finalist at the Iowa State Dance Team Association Championship in Des Moines last week, as well as competing with the team in four other state events, and how dancing may be part of her college experience.

Jasper County Veterans Affairs Director Ray Maxey talks about a monthly veterans comrade coffee they are starting in Newton, how well a similar event in November went, and the approximate number of veterans in Jasper County.

Jasper County Historical  Museum Board Member Dave Rorabaugh talks about the Museum’s 5th Annual Tree-Mendous Christmas Fundraiser which opens at the museum this weekend, and how it features around 200 decorated Christmas Trees. 

Discover Hope Ministries in Newton is celebrating its 10th anniversary and held an Open House this week, and the Founder and Executive Director, Robbie Robinson, talks about why and how he started Discover Hope and how it serves people fighting drug addiction today.

Newton Mayor Evelyn George talks about the positive public response the city has received about snow removal from the storm last weekend, the Maytag Park Holiday Lights Display, and the continuing process of drafting a City Budget for fiscal year 2026-2027.

Rachel Faidley, Musical Director for the Newton Community Theatre’s production of “Uh-Oh, Here Comes Christmas” talks about the play, when the performances are, and how people can find out more information and get tickets.

Jasper County Recorder Denise Allan talks about how long she’s been in the office, the changes that have occurred over the years, and what work goes on in the office.

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 process, and reminds property owners that sidewalks need to be cleared as well.

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 the Friday after Thanksgiving.

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.