BOONE, Iowa—The Boone School Board heard from a number of staff members and parents about the departure of Trish Carlson, Franklin Elementary School Principal.  Board President Jan Westrum emphasized that the Board would not be able to comment on any specific details, because of the confidentiality of personnel matters. Staff and parents that spoke supported […]

The Boone School Board took time Monday to recognize the most recent ‘DORS Award recipient, Anthony Cosentino, Title One Teacher at Franklin Elementary school.  Cosentino was nominated by a number of staff members for the award which recognizes someone for having a positive impact on students, staff and parents.  ‘DORS stands for Dedicated, Outstanding and […]

Football Parents/Guardians, First off, let me start out by saying how excited I am for the upcoming season. I have seen how hard your kids have been working in the weight room and competing on the court, mat and field. I feel truly blessed for the opportunity to be your coach.   I would like […]

BOONE, Iowa—The Boone School Board took time Monday to recognize the most recent ‘DORS Award recipient, Anthony Cosentino, Title One Teacher at Franklin Elementary school.  Cosentino was nominated by a number of staff members for the award which recognizes someone for having a positive impact on students, staff and parents.  ‘DORS stands for Dedicated, Outstanding […]

ANKENY, Iowa—The Central States Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (CSCTFL) recently named Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) Spanish Professor Stacy Amling of Ankeny as a finalist for CSCTFL Region Language Teacher of the Year for 2018.  Amling teaches Spanish and Honors classes at the DMACC Ankeny Campus and is a member of […]

From the Iowa State Athletic Office:  Due to poor weather conditions forecasted for the Ames area on Saturday, April 14, the 2018 Cyclone Gridiron Club Spring Football Game has been cancelled and will not be rescheduled.

BOONE, Iowa—The Salvation Army received a generous $200 donation from the Union Pacific Employees Club 76 for their food pantry.  Club members choose entities each year to contribute funds to in order to help Boone County residents.  In addition to the financial donation club members help each Christmas with toys for The Salvation Army Toy […]

Due to the weather, the Chicago Cubs game will not take place today.  Tune in to KWBG on Tuesday for the Home Opener, with pre-game beginning at 12:45, and first pitch at 1:20.