Spout In this episode of the Spout Podcast, Tamara Dhia sits down with the multi-talented artist and actor Joe Keery, known in the music world as DJO. They dive into the story behind his moniker and set the record straight on its pronunciation. Joe opens up about the inspiration for his artist name and the journey leading up to his sophomore album “Decide,” featuring the viral sensation “End of Beginning.” Discover the unexpected rise of “End of Beginning.”. Joe shares his thoughts on why this track resonates so deeply with listeners and whether he anticipated it becoming a new Chicago anthem ..read more

credit; Grinnell college Grinnell College bid farewell to the Class of ’24 on Monday My Iowa Info · TUE COMMENCEMENT ..read more

Credit : City of Grinnell Grinnell Mayor Dan Agnew recaps the May 20th city council meeting, including an update on the “Scout Subdivision”, selling two city owned properties, an update on plans for the empty lot at 915 Main, the former Grinnell Health Care facility, and cutting down trees. My Iowa Info · LetsTalkDanAgnewMay21 ..read more

Cody Muhs A familiar face is returning to the Newton School Board. Former Board President Cody Muhs was unanimously selected to fill a vacant board seat last(Monday) night. Muhs and Hilary Foster Foster told board members about their interest in filling Liz Hammerly’s seat. And it was Muhs’ past board experience that led to his selection. That’s School Board member Travis Padget. Board member Ray Whipple agreed. Muhs took the oath of Office last night. He left the Newton School Board in late November of 2021 after not seeking re-election. The same night of his last school board meeting, he w ..read more

Vicki Wade A Newton City Council seat will become vacant in about a month. Last(Monday)night…4th Ward Council member Vicki Wade announced an upcoming move to a different part of the City. Wade represents the southwest quadrant of the City. She was elected in 2021, and her term is to expire at the end of next year. She says she’s thoroughly enjoyed her time as a City representative. Mayor Evelyn George says once Wade moves, which is planned for mid-June, the Council will look to appoint her successor….instead of holding a special election. Wade has been a lifelong resident of Newton and has ..read more

Jordan WellNEW NEWTON JORDAN WELL PROJECT- Finding of No significant Impact Issued   The City of Newton is planning an upgrade to its water supply system and has applied for financial assistance through the Iowa State Revolving Fund loan program. The project aims to enhance the reliability of the water supply system as existing wells age and to provide redundancy in case the existing Jordan well needs to be taken out of service.  The proposed improvements include constructing a new Jordan well, a small building to house electrical equipment, a water primary connection to the tr ..read more

Man on the chair in Handcuffs. Rear view and Closeup ,Men criminal in handcuffs arrested for crimes. With hands in back,boy prison shackle in the jail violence concept. A 26 year old Newton man accused of threatening another man with a knife at a small apartment building on Newton’s northside made his initial court appearance this morning. Newton Police have charged Caleb William Pitman with Going Armed with Intent. He lives at the 430 North 8th Avenue East Apartment where his alleged altercation with another man occurred shortly after 9:30 Sunday morning. Officers say they were told Pitman an ..read more

Credit: Poweshiek County Auditors Office Democratic Candidate for House District 53 John Anderson talks about his background, his campaign and what he sees as issues in the November election My Iowa Info · LetsTalkJohnAndersonPolitical ..read more

Fastpitch Tonight(Monday)…the Newton City Council will be asked to set a public hearing for the June 17th Council meeting, so the Council can consider another amendment to the proposed creation of a 16 field indoor/outdoor softball facility north of Iowa Speedway. The developers of what has been called “Project Fastpitch” announced this then 32-million dollar project back in August of 2019 during a press conference in Iowa Speedway’s infield media Center. The developers are coaches and parents that have traveled across the Country attending fast-pitch softball tournaments, some of which have b ..read more

Newton won the 3A boys 800 sprint medley relay title. Nick Thomason, Reilly Trease, Christian Ergenbright and Caden Klein took the gold medal with a time of 1-minute 31.79 seconds, edging Williamsburg by 0.18 seconds ..read more