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BOONE, Iowa—Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Choose Iowa program is expanding to promote a vibrant array of Iowa grown horticultural products, such as Christmas trees, cut flowers, bedding plants, and ornamental trees and shrubs. Secretary Naig made the expansion announcement in conjunction with Iowa Horticulture Week (April 20-26) during a […]

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BOONE, Iowa—The Boone School Board formally accepted a donation to the Boone School District’s EDGE program on behalf of Kruck Plumbing and Heating. The contribution was made because of Kruck’s participation in helping get the Boone Area Veterans Center project moving forward. Left to Right, Superintendent Dr. Julie Trepa, Matt Elthon, Dr. Ryan Huffman, Chad […]

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BOONE, Iowa—State Auditor Rob Sand paid a visit to the Boone County Courthouse Friday afternoon, specifically to present to Boone County a P.I.E. Award. P.I.E. stands for Public Innovations and Efficiencies, a program that Sand started after he was elected Auditor for the State. It recognizes Iowa’s counties, cities and school districts that implement innovative […]

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BOONE, Iowa—Last fall, an inspection of the floating dock near the bait house at Don Williams discovered that a number of the floating sections were no longer safe. At the time, Boone County Safety Officer Tim McGlynn submitted an application to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to replace the unsafe sections. The DNR did […]

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BOONE, Iowa—Evan and Emilee Jorgensen moved another step forward Friday with a ground breaking ceremony at their building at 608 Carroll Street. The Jorgensen’s purchased the old YMCA building in December of 23 and have since been working to move forward with their plans to re-open the structure once it’s been rehabilitated. They announced that […]

Local Sports

KWBG Friday Afternoon Sports Report for April 25th

Posted on 25 April 2025

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Coaches Corner for April 25th: Bob Ligouri, DMACC Softball

Posted on 25 April 2025

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Zach Stier, Ronda Kelley and Candy Noelck from the Ericson Public Library talk about programs as they wrap up April and move into May. The past couple of years, the library has supported informing the public about Mental Health Awareness and this year they will participate with proclamations for the City of Boone and Boone County Supervisors the first week in May. By the end of the month, the campaign to get people signed up for the Summer Reading Program will be in full swing. Aired Friday, April 25, 2025.

Posted on 25 April 2025

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Local News

Weather Service Expecting Strong Storms Monday

Posted on 25 April 2025

DES MOINES, Iowa—The National Weather Service Office in Des Moines is looking ahead to possible strong to severe storms Monday. Early weather models currently have a 30% Risk (Level 3 out of 5) of Strong to Severe Thunderstorms, Monday, April 28th, 2025. All modes of severe weather appear possible – large hail, damaging thunderstorm winds […] Continue Reading

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Kris Blocker, Visit Boone County and BJ McGinn, Athletic Director, DMACC talk about the inaugural NJCAA Division II Women’s Golf Championship to be played at Cedar Pointe Golf Course in Boone in mid-May. They visit about the work that’s gone into the first ever National Championship event held in Boone County. Blocker talked about the number of businesses and individuals that have stepped up to help with sponsorships. Both Blocker and McGinn talked about the number of people that have volunteered to help with the event. Aired Thursday, April 24, 2025.

Posted on 25 April 2025

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Local Sports

KWBG Local Sports for March 25th

Posted on 25 April 2025

LOCAL RESULTS FROM YESTERDAY HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TENNIS Boone and Decorah at Waverly Shell Rock (CANCELLED) HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS/BOYS TRACK Boone at Carroll Coed (CANCELLED) Madrid at Martensdale St Mary’s Coed (CANCELLED) HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TRACK Madrid at Roland Story Relays (CANCELLED) HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS/BOYS GOLF Ogden and Madrid at WCV Quad (CANCELLED) LOCAL SCHEDULE FOR TODAY HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOCCER Bondurant Farrar at […] Continue Reading

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