Let’s Talk Newton- Jasper County Conservation Department Naturalist Katie Cantu

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 participates in annually.

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.

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.

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.