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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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The Madrid Tigers used a stingy defense and made the plays when necessary to upset #3 Lisbon Friday night in the Class A Quarterfinals. Preston Wicker scored 3 rushing TD’s and connected with Jevyn Severson on another as the Tigers returned to the UNI Dome for a 2nd consecutive season. Madrid (9-2) will take on […]

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Katie Darby, Tour of Homes and A Festival of Trees. The Tour of Homes in Boone County, now in it’s 6th Year continues to raise funds to support Wings of Refuge assisting women rescued from trafficking. This year an added feature, A Festival of Trees at the Iowa Arboretum. The Arboretum, also home to Tree House Village which is also expected to be decorated. Aired Thursday, November 21, 2024

Posted on 21 November 2024

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Local Sports

KWBG Local Sports for November 21st

Posted on 21 November 2024

LOCAL SCHEDULE FOR TODAY HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS WRESTLING Boone at Fort Dodge Invite Ogden at South Tama Invite Continue Reading

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Local News

Weekly Fuel Report, Gasoline Down

Posted on 20 November 2024

DES MOINES, Iowa—The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship released the Weekly Fuel report and the price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 5 cents, averaging $2.75 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $.35 per barrel over […] Continue Reading

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Funeral Announcements

Mary Jo Wickman

Posted on 20 November 2024

BOONE, Iowa—Mary Jo Wickman, 67, of Boone, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames. Following Mary Jo’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Mary Jo was born October 24, 1957, in Boone, the daughter of James and Doris (DeMouth) Wickman. She attended Briar Cliff University, where she played softball […] Continue Reading

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Funeral Announcements

Delores “Dee” Williams

Posted on 20 November 2024

BOONE, Iowa—Delores “Dee” Williams, 81, of Boone, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at her home. Following her wishes, cremation has taken place. Services will be held at a later date. Delores was born August 11, 1943, in Boone, the daughter of Melburn and Doris (Lindahl) Peterson. She graduated from Interstate 35 Community Schools in […] Continue Reading

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John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Recycling, talks about the recycling efforts in Boone County. The current business recycling effort will gradually change over to focus on more cardboard recycling. Boone County Recycling now has a now truck that should prove to be more efficient and offer better opportunities to stream line services. Aired Wednesday, November 20, 2024.

Posted on 20 November 2024

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