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BOONE, Iowa—Kading Properties hosted a formal ground breaking on Wednesday at the site of Kate’s Landing, their planned development on the south side of the city. The property was purchased from the city earlier this year. In August, Kading Properties was awarded over $655,000 in tax credits from the Iowa Economic Development Authorities program using workforce […]

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BOONE, Iowa—The Boone Parks Department is closer to completing the installation of new play equipment at Franklin Park. The play equipment is more of an obstacle course acquired from and being installed by Boland Recreation for about $100,000. Once the equipment is installed, a substantial amount of playground mulch will be added. Play equipment being […]

Funeral Announcements

Maxine E. Lingren

Posted on 15 October 2024

OGDEN, Iowa—Maxine E. Lingren, 93, of Ogden, Iowa, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024, at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames, Iowa. A funeral service for Maxine will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Zion Lutheran Church in Ogden with Pastor Max Phillips officiating. Burial will follow at […] Continue Reading

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Funeral Announcements

Gary John Peters

Posted on 15 October 2024

JOHNSTON, Iowa—Gary J. Peters, 83, of Johnston, Iowa passed away at his home in Johnston on Monday, October 14, 2024. Gary John Peters was born at the Johnston Birthing Hospital in Ogden, Iowa, on October 9, 1941, to Walter and Annagail (Dunn) Peters. He grew up on a farm South of Ogden and attended grade-school […] Continue Reading

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Local Sports

Ogden opens conference tournament with win

Posted on 15 October 2024

The Ogden volleyball team beat West Central Valley, 25-23 13-24 15-10, on Monday, Oct. 14, in the first round of the West Central conference volleyball tournament hosted by Des Moines Christian in Des Moines. Continue Reading

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Local Sports

Boone swimmers compete at Johnston

Posted on 15 October 2024

The Boone swim team placed 7th and scored 59 points at the Johnston Invitational on Saturday, Oct. 12. Dowling Catholic (West Des Moines) won the meet with 327 points. Continue Reading

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Coaches Corner

Coaches Corner for October 15th: Jenni Winter, Ogden Volleyball

Posted on 15 October 2024

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Tuned In

Dr. Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District speaks about the School Board Decision to turn down an invitation to join the Heart of Iowa Conference. She also talks about information learned from the FAST Testing that is required to be done and how that information is used. She also talks about the district’s GIS location system for students riding buses. Aired Tuesday, October 15, 2024.

Posted on 15 October 2024

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