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BOONE, Iowa—The staff from the Ledges State Park held their Annual Season Wrap Up meeting at the Boone City Hall Auditorium. Park Manager Andy Bartlett gave a brief presentation about a very successful year. Bartlett said that 2024 was nearing 4,000 volunteer hours, more than they’ve ever had before. He said over 700 volunteer hours […]

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BOONE, Iowa—The end of the year, Dennis Lynch will be stepping down after service 26 years on the Boone County Zoning Board of Adjustment. Lynch was an original member of the Board of Adjustment when Boone County adopted zoning. He was officially appointed to the Zoning Board of Adjustment during a meeting on December 7, […]

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1ST TEAM OFFENSE QB Preston Wicker-Madrid (Senior) 60-107 1199yds 16TD 6INT (1994rush yds 27td) RB Easton Halverson-Madrid (Junior) 124att 685yds 7TD RB Lucas Boucher-Boone (Senior) 158att 901yds 6TD WR Dylan Bolton-Boone (Senior) 40rec 707yds 9TD WR Tyler Lass-Ogden (Freshman) 30rec 562yds 6TD WR Loken Velky-Madrid (Junior) 17rec 288yds 6TD OL Henderson Gustafson-Boone (Junior) OL Slayde Lee-Boone […]

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BOONE, Iowa—Cool, damp, blustery conditions greeted those participating in the Rededication of the Ledges State Park Saturday. It was 100-years to the date the Ledges State Park was dedicated. Ledges Park Manager, Andy Bartlett greeted those on hand for early afternoon event held in the Carl Fritz Henning Shelter. Bartlett spoke about the impact the […]

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1st Team Aubrey Leonard-Ogden (JR) 326digs 194-200serves 20aces Tria Hoyle-Boone (JR) 86kills 91-104serves 6aces Jenna Johnson-Boone (JR) 131digs 358assists 214-238serves 25aces Addie Tungesvik-Boone (SR) 326digs 192-227serves 28aces Iyla Fine-Madrid (Soph) 50kills 351digs 185-193serves 26aces Olivia Coleman-Ogden (Soph) 53kills 13blocks 60digs 238-250serves 25aces 2ND TEAM Samantha Springer-Madrid (JR) 121assists 70digs 121-149serves 22aces Paige Richards-Madrid (Soph) 470digs […]

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ISU Study Shows Miscanthus’ Greater Potential for Productivity, Economic Returns

Posted on 20 December 2024

AMES, Iowa – New research at Iowa State University shows that using advanced planting techniques can triple the amount of biomass produced by the perennial, bioenergy crop miscanthus in its establishment year. This would significantly increase the plant’s potential to store carbon and improve its economic viability for producers. Agricultural lands hold significant potential for […] Continue Reading

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Boone wrestlers fall to Carlisle

Posted on 20 December 2024

The Boone boys’ wrestling team lost a dual meet at Carlisle, 60-19, Thursday, December 19. Continue Reading

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Ogden boys win 2 dual meets

Posted on 20 December 2024

The Ogden boys’ wrestling team faced Panorama, Adair Casey/Guthrie Center and Southeast Valley Thursday, December 19, in Ogden. The Bulldogs were able to beat Southeast Valley, 51-14, and also topped Panorama, 44-32. Continue Reading

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Ogden girls finish 2nd at conference tourney

Posted on 20 December 2024

The Ogden girls wrestling team finished 2nd and scored 126.5 points at the West Central Athletic Conference Tournament on Thursday, December 20, at Woodward. Continue Reading

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