World famous opera singer Simon Estes sang the National Anthem at the DMACC Commencement ceremony held at Wells Fargo Arena for their Des Moines campuses. Seconds after singing the national anthem, DMACC President Rob Denson invited Estes to the stage to receive a DMACC Honorary degree from DMACC Board Chair Joe Pugel and Denson. On […]

The Boone Area Humane Society 37th Annual Rummage & Bake Sale is this weekend at the Boone County Fairgrounds.  It began Wednesday evening with the “Early Bird”.  It will continue Thursday and Friday from 9 am-8 pm.  Saturday is the ‘Late Bird” from 8 am until noon.

Boone boys soccer game – Postponed.  No make-up date scheduled Girls/Boys Varsity Track going to Carlisle today has been CANCELLED.  The track meet is rescheduled for Saturday, May 5th, in Carlisle at 10 a.m. Boone girls tennis postponed – No make-up date scheduled North Polk Invitational Coed track meet for tonight has been cancelled (Madrid […]

BOONE, IA – There are changes planned for this year’s Pufferbilly Days celebration….the most notable being the change from 4 days to 3.  With that, the Opening Ceremonies will now be on Friday, and included in that ceremony is the presentation of the Community Dedication Award.  The deadline for submitting names for that honor is […]

BOONE, IA –  Congratulations to the staff and retirees that were honored at Wednesday’s Employee Recognition and Retiree Reception at the Boone Community Schools. The years listed show how long these educators have been in Boone.  Many of them have additional years of service at other school districts. – John Bachman, 27 Years of Service […]

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BOONE, IA – With the nice weather in this weekend’s forecast, there will most likely be a lot of outside work taking place.  Here are some dates for you to remember ■ Free Yard Waste Days at the Boone County Landfill are through the end of May.  Remember that your load must be covered ■ Open […]

BOONE, IA. –   Captain Pam Kasten, who has served Boone County since June 2014, has been reappointed to The Salvation Army in Marshalltown, Iowa.  Her duties will begin there on June 27, 2018.  The Salvation Army will hold a farewell service for Captain Pam on Sunday, June 24 at 11:00.  The community is invited to […]