Episodes

Let’s Talk Newton – Newton Mayor Randy Ervin 18.03.2026 6:04

Newton Mayor Randy Ervin discusses the State Certification of the Newton Rail Park and how that will benefit the industrial development site and some personnel moves involving the City’s Finance Department and the Clubhouse at the city-owned

Let’s Talk Newton- Jasper County Sheriff Brad Shutts 17.03.2026 7:47

Jasper County Sheriff Brad Shutts discusses the preparations for last weekend’s winter storm, his assessment of how well the new interstate closure gates worked, and how all his staff responded to the storm.

Let’s Talk Newton – Jasper County Sheriff Brad Shutts 16.03.2026 6:10

Jasper County Sheriff Brad Shutts discusses the first K9 for the department in several years, how “Tex” made his way from Slovakia to Jasper County, and the training “Tex” and his handler are currently undergoing.

Let’s Talk Newton- Vice-President of the Newton Arboretum & Botanical Gardens Board of Directors Ina Hiedemann 13.03.2026 5:57

Vice President of the Newton Arboretum & Botanical Gardens Ina Hiedemann discusses upcoming events, including a free Lunch and Learn March 26th and an April 2nd Dessert Auction Fundraiser.

Let’s Talk Newton – Chloe Jenkins, MercyOne Newton Foundation and Mission Manager 12.03.2026 4:53

MercyOne Newton Foundation and Mission Manager Chloe Jenkins discusses the hospital’s upcoming annual Gala Saturday, April 25th at the DMACC Conference Center in Newton, where the proceeds from the event will go, and how to get tickets

Let’s Talk Newton – Newton School District Director of Business Services Tim Bloom 11.03.2026 7:18

Newton School District Director of Business Services Tim Bloom discusses new playground equipment coming to Aurora Heights Elementary School, the on-going construction project at Aurora Heights, and the purchase of internet service and Chromebooks.

Let’s Talk Newton – Nicholas Pietrack, Founder of Open Arms of Jasper County 10.03.2026 5:02

Open Arms of Jasper County Founder Nicholas Pietrack talks about the organization’s “Jasper County Guardian Award”, who is eligible to receive it, the award nomination deadline, and what Open Arms of Jasper County does.

Let’s Talk Newton- Jasper County Chief Deputy Duane Rozendaal 09.03.2026 7:10

Jasper County Chief Deputy Duane Rozendaal discusses his long career in law enforcement, how working in the Sheriff’s Office differs from his prior law enforcement work, and what prompted him to choose law enforcement as a career.