Meet Our Team

Erin Yeager

Executive Director

Erin comes to Main Street with a past in management and over 20 years of small business-based knowledge. You may also recognize Erin from her various capacities of volunteering within the community.  She brings to Newton Main Street a tremendous amount of insight regarding the City of Newton, its past, its present, and what it will take to keep it successful.  

Utilizing the Main Street Approach, Erin will capitalize on the unique identity, assets, and characteristics of our historic commercial district.

 Board of Directors

  • Miranda Caldwell

    Interim President

    Professional Affiliation: Sales and Community Outreach Director Newton Village

  • Lecia Downs

    Treasurer

    Professional Affiliation: Accounting VP, Advantage Credit Union

  • Samantha Winchell

    Secretary

    Professional Affiliation: Forbes Office Solutions

  • Chloe Barkema

    Board Member

    Professional Affiliation: Mercy One Newton Medical Center

  • Melissa Dalton

    Board Member

    Professional Affiliation: City of Newton, Council Member

  • Justin Goodfellow

    Board Member

    Professional Affiliation: American Family Insurance

  • Bob O’Brien

    Board Member

    Professional Affiliation: Dairy Queen, Owner; Representing SSMID Board of Directors

  • Toni Peska

    Board Member

    Professional Affiliation:
    Iowa Realty & Historic Preservation Commission Representative

  • Kelly Sorenson

    Board Member

    Professional Affiliation: Newton Community Schools

  • Holly Smith

    Board Member

    Professional Affiliation: MCG

  • Erin Chambers

    Ex-Officio

    Professional Affiliation: City of Newton

Thank you to each one of our Board Members for their dedication and commitment to preserving the history and integrity of the Newton Main Street District.