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BOONE, Iowa—Boone County had a nice turnout for the planned Memorial and Plaque Dedication Service at the Boone County Home Cemetery north of Boone. The Boone Ministerial Association led the public memorial service to consecrate the land, with a liturgy including the reading of the names of those buried in the cemetery, and a recommittal […]

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BOONE, Iowa—The Iowa National Guard will have conducted two dozen deployment ceremonies this week as some 1,800 soldiers will be deploying to the Middle East in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. The Brigade Headquarters ceremony was held Wednesday afternoon in Boone. Major General Stephen Osborn, Adjutant General of the Iowa National Guard addressed the unithttps://www.kwbg.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Major-General-Stephen-Osborn-Adjutant-General-ING.mp3Iowa […]

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BOONE, Iowa—The official ground breaking ceremony for Daisy Brand plant in Boone was held at Cobblestone Inn and Suites this week. Radio Iowa had this story:https://www.kwbg.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Radio-Iowa-Story-Voice-with-Cuts-for-Daisy-052025.mp3Ceremonial groundbreaking for Daisy Brand plant in Boone with Gov. Reynolds in center and Daisy Brand president Ben Sokolsky to the left of Reynolds. (RI photo)(contributed story, photo, courtesy Radio […]

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BOONE, Iowa—Strong winds associated with a storm system passing through Central Iowa did cause varying damages locally. One of the reports was the Fareway Stage at the Greenspace at 8th and Story in Boone. The Boone Water Environment Station in McHose Park reported 2.89″ of rain for the previous 24-hours as of 8:00 a.m. Tuesday […]

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Evening Crop Walk Planned for Humboldt County June 17th

Posted on 02 June 2025

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host an evening crop walk from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, June 17 near Thor.“This crop walk will cover the basics of mid-season scouting,” said Angie Rieck-Hinz, extension field agronomist. “We will discuss current conditions, scout for insects and crop diseases and talk about management […] Continue Reading

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Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report

Posted on 02 June 2025

DES MOINES, Iowa—Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides a weather summary each week during this time.“Planting is nearly complete across […] Continue Reading

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Ogden softball wins 2 at home tourney

Posted on 02 June 2025

The Ogden softball team earned two wins at its home tournament Saturday, May 31, to improve to 4–2 on the season. Continue Reading

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Three Boone players homer at Ogden tourney

Posted on 02 June 2025

Boone softball returned to Ogden Saturday, May 31, walking away with two wins at the Bob Morgan Tournament. Continue Reading

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Weather Service Updates for Possible Severe Weather

Posted on 02 June 2025

DES MOINES, Iowa—The National Weather Service Office in Des Moines is providing updates on the possibilities for severe weather. Strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing strong winds, hail and locally heavy rainfall are expected. The first round will begin over western Iowa and tracking eastward into central Iowa by early morning. Brief lull in […] Continue Reading

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Boone softball outlasts Ogden

Posted on 02 June 2025

Boone’s balanced offense and steady pitching helped the Toreadors edge past Ogden, 6–4 , on Friday, May 30, in a competitive road matchup. Continue Reading

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