BOONE, Iowa—The Library Board of Trustees for the Ericson Public Library in Boone are seeking public input in preparation of updating their five-year, long range plan.  The plan is used to help guide and develop library services for the community.  Jamie Williams, Director for Ericson Public Library says participation is important for giving direction to […]

BOONE, Iowa—During the month of May, Fareway corporate employees paid $5 on Fridays to wear jeans, and raised a grand total of $600. All proceeds raised during the month will benefit the Sleeping Angels Foundation, whose mission is to assist families who have or will suffer the loss of a child. Sleeping Angels Foundation in […]

Congratulations to Katelyn Mehlhaus, Grayson Boggess, and Zander Reed for awards and performances at the Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards, presented by EMC Insurance Co.  

LOCAL RESULTS FROM YESTERDAY   HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL Boone over Webster City 11-6 Ogden over West Central Valley 4-3 8innings #12 Van Meter over Madrid 16-3   HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL #6 Boone over Iowa Falls 9-0 Ogden over West Central Valley 4-1 (Ogden is now 9-3/6-2) Madrid over #6 Van Meter 5-4 9innings     […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—A Madrid woman was recently charged with Fraudulent Submissions a Class D Felony, following an insurance fraud investigation by the Iowa Insurance Division’s Fraud Bureau.  48 year old Joy Marie Heldt was charged following an investigation that began in March 2018 according to the release from the Iowa Insurance Division.  Officials have alleged […]

The 8.5 summer program had their first Friday outing after their first week! SFC Shawn Bryant gave them a tour of the Boone National Guard Armory.  (photo courtesy of Boone High School)  

LOCAL RESULTS FROM YESTERDAY   HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL Bondurant Farrar over #6 Boone 7-3 (Boone is now 9-2/3-1) Ogden at Woodward Academy (POSTPONED) Madrid over West Central Valley Stuart 3-2   HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL Boone over Bondurant Farrar 7-2 Ogden at Interstate 35 (POSTPONED) Madrid over West Central Valley Stuart 7-5   LOCAL SCHEDULE FOR […]