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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 […]

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The Madrid Tiger Boys Basketball team held off a very talented Marquette Catholic squad Friday night to secure their first ever State Title in Boys Basketball and cap off a 28-0 season. Madrid seemed to be in control at the halftime break 31-21, but the Defenders came out and outscored Madrid 21-13 in the 3rd […]

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The #2 Madrid Tigers Boys Basketball team used some “Toryn Magic” and advanced to the 1A State Title Game with a 71-58 win over #4 Fort Dodge St Edmond Thursday Night. The Tigers held the lead 34-26 at halftime and clamped down defensively only giving up 32 second half points en route to their 27th […]

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The Madrid Tigers Basketball team stayed perfect on the season and moved to the 1A State Semifinals with a 68-57 win over Boyden Hull on Wednesday afternoon in Des Moines. The Tigers got 30pts from senior Toryn Severson en route to the win. The Tigers hit 11-15 from the Free Throw line in the 2nd […]

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Boone seniors shine at girls track meet

Posted on 01 April 2025

The Boone seniors shone at the Bondurant-Farrar girls track meet Monday, March 31, at Bondurant-Farrar High School. Continue Reading

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Weather Service Update for Severe Weather

Posted on 01 April 2025

DES MOINES, Iowa—The National Weather Service Office in Des Moines has made available updated information about the potential for strong to severe storm activity. Strong to severe storms are expected mainly Southern and Eastern Iowa tonight and again briefly Wednesday. (contributed information, NWS) Continue Reading

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Coaches Corner

Coaches Corner for April 1st: Randy Johnson, Ogden Golf

Posted on 01 April 2025

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Ames Police Investigate Shooting

Posted on 01 April 2025

AMES, Iowa—Ames Police have released information about a shooting incident that’s resulted in the death of a 4 year old: On March 31, 2025, at 2:27 p.m., a 911 caller reported a 4-year-old child was accidentally shot in an apartment in the 200 block of South Sherman Avenue. Officers and EMS providers located the child […] Continue Reading

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Tuned In

Joshua Heyer, Superintendent, Ogden Community School District is the guest and visits about what’s happening in the Ogden School District. During the recent Public Hearing on the District’s Levy Rate, Heyer said there were a few patrons that had questions and it gave the District a chance to explain the mailing from the County Auditor and just what the District’s Certified budget includes. But, he also noted the legislature hasn’t determined State Supplemental Aid yet. He talked about contract negotiations, potentially adding a couple of days to the school calendar this year due to snow days and more. Aired Tuesday, April 01, 2025.

Posted on 01 April 2025

https://www.kwbg.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Joshua-Heyer-Superintendent-OCSD-040125.mp3 Joshua Heyer, Superintendent, Ogden Community School District Continue Reading

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Sonya Thompson

Posted on 01 April 2025

ORLANDO, Florida—With great sadness, the family of Sonya Lynn Thompson, announces the passing of Sonya Thompson, beloved sister, aunt, and mother on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Adventhealth Hospital, in Orlando, Florida. After suffering a stroke in April of 2022, she met each day with resilience, reminding us all of the power of determination and […] Continue Reading

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