OGDEN, Iowa—“Wings of Refuge” is an Iowa based opportunity for victims of human trafficking.  Pastor Rick Summerhays of Water’s Edge Church in Ogden says it’s a ministry that needs support to help victims recover, including those in central Iowa. Summerhays and Ray Hansen have been inviting other congregations to partner with Water’s Edge in support […]

BOONE, Iowa—Eight youth from Boone County 4-H, joined youth from eight other county 4-H programs for the 2018 Intermediate 4-H Discover Minnesota Trip. (Intermediate: 7th-8th grade 4-H Members) A total of 47 youth and six adults attended the trip that took place June 5th-7th. Over the course of their three day trip 4-H’ers were able to spend […]

BOONE, Iowa—The 4-H Food Stand at the Boone County Fair is the primary fundraiser of the Boone County 4-H program each year. It is managed by the volunteer Boone County 4-H Youth Committee who utilizes the profits of this effort to fund needed 4-H program supplies, financial assistance and awards. Last year, an ingredient fundraiser was […]

We have a chance of rain every day this week and the National Weather Service is predicting that we could see another 3 to 6 inches by Friday.

LOCAL SCHEDULE FOR TODAY   HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL Boone at #3 Carlisle Ogden at Woodward Granger Madrid at Grandview Christian   HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL #4 Carlisle at #6 Boone (DH) Game 2 at 7:30pm on KWBG Ogden at Woodward Granger Madrid at Woodward Academy

BOONE, Iowa—A funeral service has been set for 79-year old Ed Brice of Boone, Iowa.  The service will be held Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. with a Funeral Mass at the Church of the Sacred Heart in Boone, Iowa.  Following the service, Ed’s body will be cremated.  Burial of the cremated remains will […]

SPICY SLOW-COOKED RIBS by CK 2 racks pork ribs Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 (13-oz) jar apricot preserves 1 cup ketchup ¼ cup yellow mustard ¼ cup soy sauce 6 clove garlic, finely chopped 2 canned chipotle peppers, finely chopped 1-inch piece fresh ginger, finely chopped Hot sauce, to taste 3 Tbsp […]