BOONE, IA – On Thursday afternoon, an Amber Alert test was received by cell phones across the US…only, no law enforcement agencies initiated the test.  According to iowaamberalert.org, “ONLY A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY MAY ACTIVATE THE AMBER ALERT The goal of the AMBER Plan is for the safe recovery of missing children that a law […]

With the 4th of July holiday coming up, it’s a good time to review the ordinance for fireworks usage. After the number of calls to police due to fireworks usage in 2017, in October the Boone City Council discussed making changes to the Fireworks Ordinance pertaining to the usage of fireworks. So it was voted […]

Scout Troop #132 was recently provided funding by Fareway Stores, Inc., Augustana Lutheran Church, and Bank of the West for a new 16 x 6 foot trailer to house camping equipment.           Pictured from left to right: Standing left: Rob Gorshe, Emily Toribio (Fareway), Mitchel Gute, Garrett Piklapp (Fareway), Joshua Morris, […]

GRILLED PORK KABOBS by CK 1/4 cup wine vinegar 3/4 cup olive oil 4 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried thyme 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes, to taste 1 teaspoon salt 2 pounds boneless pork loin, cut into 1-inch cubes […]

As the NWS is watching the Des Moines River near Stratford, it is now expected to crest sometime on Sunday or Monday.  The expectation of flooding has been reduced, and it is now looking like the levels will be at just over 22 feet, which is considered to be in the “minor flooding” range.  Flood […]

A MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR  for Pearl Hamman, age 86, of Boone and the Westhaven Community, will be Monday at 10:30 a.m. at the Schroeder-Reimers Memorial Chapel at Sixth and Marshall. Following Pearl’s wishes, she has been cremated and burial of her cremains will be in the Linwood Park Cemetery. Friends may call at the Schroeder-Reimers […]

Funeral Services for William (Bill) Lees, 97, of Boone will be 11:00  on Friday at First Baptist Church in Boone.  There will be a Masonic Service at 9:30 followed by visitation with the family present to greet friends from 10:00 am until the time of the service at First Baptist Church.  Interment will be at […]

Funeral Services have been set for Harry A. Runyan, 81, of Marion, Iowa, who passed away peacefully Monday, June 18, 2018, at his home. Harry was born in Boone in 1937. A Graveside service with military honors will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 22 at Pilot Mound Cemetery, Pilot Mound. A luncheon will […]

LOCAL RESULTS FROM YESTERDAY   HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL Boone over Perry 8-0 (Boone is now 11-14/3-7) Ogden at ACGC (DH) *POSTPONED to 6/26* #5 Des Moines Christian over Madrid 11-0 5inn and 6-1   HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL Perry at #6 Boone *POSTPONED* Ogden at ACGC (DH) *POSTPONED to 6/26* Des Moines Christian over Madrid 10-0 […]