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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Madrid over #9 Pekin 33-0. The Tigers improve to 8-2 on the season while Pekin ends their year at 8-2. Madrid will take on #3 Lisbon on November 8th at a site to be determined
Emma Thomas of Boone finishes 58th in the 3A Girls State Cross Country Meet in Fort Dodge on Friday Morning. Thomas’ time was 20.13 as the Sophomore made her 2nd consecutive appearance at the State Meet.
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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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. A complete obituary is pending. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. on Friday, November 22, 2024, at the Church of the Sacred […] Continue Reading
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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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Posted on 20 November 2024
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Posted on 20 November 2024
LOCAL RESULTS FROM YESTERDAY MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL DMACC over Marshalltown 85-67 Continue Reading
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Posted on 19 November 2024
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