Show overview
Let's Talk Newton launched in 2025 and has put out 294 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 30 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a near-daily cadence.
Episodes typically run under ten minutes — most land between 6 min and 7 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher.
There hasn’t been a new episode in the last ninety days; the most recent episode landed 6 months ago. The busiest year was 2025, with 222 episodes published. Published by Let’s Talk Newton – KNIA – KRLS.
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View all 294 episodesLet’s Talk Newton – Newton Public Library Youth Services Librarian Phyllis Peter
Newton Public Library Youth Services Librarian Phyllis Peter discusses the special activities that will occur at the library in July, as part of the Summer Reading Program.  
Let’s Talk Newton – Newton Youth Services Librarian Phyllis Peter
Newton Youth Services Librarian Phyllis Peter talks about all the free special programming coming up in June, as part of the Library’s Summer Reading Program.
Let’s Talk Newton – Newton Mayor Randy Ervin
Newton Mayor Randy Ervin discusses the proposed 2026-2027 City Property Tax Levy and Budget, the now adopted chicken and ducks ordinance, and more upcoming street improvements.
Let’s Talk Newton – Stacy Wilson, Jasper County Youth Coordinator for the Iowa State University Extension Service
Jasper County Youth Coordinator for the Iowa State University Extension Service Stacy Wilson discusses the 4-H Program in Jasper County, what it teaches the youth in Jasper County, and how volunteer and community support is important to
Let’s Talk Newton – Kirk Douglas with the Operation Finding Freedom Veterans Support Group
Kirk Douglas discusses the Veterans Support Group he leads the first Friday evening of every month at the Church of the Way in Newton, and how pride and a lack of having someone who can understand their
Let’s Talk Newton – Newton High School Senior Miles Soppe
Newton High School Senior Miles Soppe discusses her participation in high school plays and speech competitions, signing with Depaul University’s School of Cinematic Arts in Chicago, and her goal to have a career in the film industry.
Let’s Talk Newton- Jasper County Conservation Department Naturalist Katie Cantu
Jasper County Conservation Department Naturalist Katie Cantu discusses the department’s upcoming summer camps, where the available camps can be viewed, and the April 15th opening for camp registrations.
Let’s Talk Newton – New Greater Newton Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ella White
The new Executive Director of the Greater Newton Area Chamber of Commerce, Ella White, talks about her past education and work experience, and how she wants to help the community grow and prosper.
Let’s Talk Newton- Jasper County Conservation Department Maintenance Technician Tristan Hunt
Jasper County Conservation Department’s Maintenance Technician at Mariposa County Park, Tristan Hunt, discusses the opening of camping season, the county facilities that are available, and how to reserve the county’s campsites.
Let’s Talk Newton – Newton Firefighter/EMT Kyle Esery
Newton Firefighter/EMT Kyle Esery discusses the Fight For Air Climb fundraiser he and other Newton Firefighters participated in Sunday in Des Moines, what proceeds from the fundraiser are used for, and another fundraiser the Newton Fire Department
Let’s Talk Newton- Newton School District Athletics and Activities Director Ryan Rump
Newton School District Athletics and Activities Director Ryan Rump talks about upcoming public meetings on Newton’s fit with the Little Hawkeye Conference, and how district administrators will be evaluating future conference alignment.
Let’s Talk Newton – Jasper County Emergency Management Agency Executive Director Jamey Robinson
Jasper County Emergency Management Agency Executive Director Jamey Robinson discusses severe weather awareness, the Jasper Ready App, and items to have in your home to get through an emergency.
Let’s Talk Newton- Newton School Superintendent Tom Messinger
Newton School Superintendent Tom Messinger discusses the proposed 2027 Tax Levy, upcoming school board action on the current school year’s calendar, whether to pursue renaming the two elementary schools that will remain open, and construction project updates.
Let’s Talk Newton – Jasper County Board of Supervisors Chair Thad Nearmyer
Thad Nearmyer, Chair of the Jasper County Board of Supervisors, discusses this evening’s public hearing on the proposed property tax levy and county budget, the full staffing at the sheriff’s department, and how property tax bills are
Let’s Talk Newton- Jasper County Board of Supervisors Chairman Thad Nearmyer
Jasper County Board of Supervisors Chairman Thad Nearmyer discusses the difference between being a County Supervisor and the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, how he prepared for the Chairman’s role, and what has surprised him about
Let’s Talk Newton – Focuss Executive Director Darnell Loatman and Therapy House Executive Director Devin Robertson
Focuss Executive Director Darnell Loatman and Therapy House Executive Director Devin Robertson discuss the youth and young adult crisis service they providie in Jasper County from facilities in Polk County, and why they believe a location in
Let’s Talk Newton – United Way of Jasper County Executive Director Jessica Lowe Vokes
The Executive Director of the United Way of Jasper County Jessica Lowe Vokes discusses the Washer City Card Convention at the Newton DMACC building this Friday and Saturday and how it raises money for the local United
Let’s Talk Newton – Newton Mayor Randy Ervin
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
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
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.