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DES MOINES, Iowa—The National Weather Service Office in Des Moines has updated information about the Red Flag Warning covering much of Iowa. Critical fire weather conditions are expected due to high winds, dry conditions, and warm temperatures. (contributed information, NWS)

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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

Jean King

Posted on 17 October 2024

PLEASANT HILL, Iowa—Jean King, 98, of Pleasant Hill and formerly of Boone, passed away Monday, October 14, 2024, at Parkridge Specialty Care in Pleasant Hill. Following Jean’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A graveside inurnment service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at the Linwood Park Cemetery in Boone. Jean was […] Continue Reading

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Local News

Progressive Grocer Awards Fareway’s Mitch Vetter with the GenNext Award

Posted on 17 October 2024

BOONE, Iowa—The Progressive Grocer recognized Fareway Stores, Inc. Mitch Vetter, Market Retail Business Processes Manager, as a 2024 GenNext Award Recipient, an annual awards program that honors emerging grocery industry leaders. “Being honored as a GenNext Award Recipient is a milestone,” says Mitch Vetter, Fareway Market Retail Business Processes Manager. “This award has recognized leaders in our […] Continue Reading

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Local Sports

Ogden falls in tournament consolation bracket

Posted on 17 October 2024

Ogden resumed play in the West Central Conference volleyball tournament consolation bracket on Tuesday, October 15, at Des Moines Christian gym. The Bulldogs lost to Panorama, 25-28, 25-13, then lost to Earlham 25-23, 26-24. Continue Reading

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Coaches Corner

Coaches Corner for October 17th: Chris Mann, Boone Girls Swimming

Posted on 17 October 2024

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Tuned In

Sgt. Ryan Palmer, Boone Police Department provides information about the Shop with a Cop program conducted by officers of the Boone Police Department. He talks about the kick-off activity with the Downtown Trunk or Treat event on October 24th. The Police and Fire Departments expected to cook up a thousand hot dogs. He also talked about Halloween Safety and talks about getting signed up for Snow Ordinance Notification. Aired Thursday, October 17, 2024.

Posted on 17 October 2024

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Local Sports

KWBG Local Sports for October 17th

Posted on 17 October 2024

LOCAL SCHEDULE FOR TODAY HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL Carroll at Boone (7:15pm on KWBG) Paton Churdan at Ogden HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY Ogden and Madrid at WCAC Meet (Guthrie Center) HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SWIMMING Indianola at Boone COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL DMACC at Western Iowa Tech Continue Reading

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