ALTOONA, Iowa—Members of the Boone Hope Foundation were among those recognized Friday evening by the Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University.  The Hope Foundation was recognized as the “Business/Organization of Character”. Ann Haugland said the honor not only recognizes the foundation, but the community as well The Boone Hope Foundation has been […]

BOONE, IA – KWBG spoke with Boone County Fair officials on Friday morning and they expect the rides will open at 1pm today and continue until 10.  Hours are 10 to 10 on Saturday and Sunday from noon to 6. Wristbands, priced at $17, are good for unlimited use of the rides and the inflatables […]

BOONE, IA – Several months ago, several Boone High School alums gathered together with the idea to honor Mo Kelley for his contributions to Boone.  According to a letter from that group, “There have been many notable Boone people over the years who have outstanding accomplishments attributed to them and have left a positive mark on […]

Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowl by CK 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 tablespoons of olive oil 3 teaspoons of onion powder 2 teaspoons of garlic powder 3 teaspoons of chili powder 2 teaspoons of cumin 1 teaspoon of kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 3 cups of low-sodium chicken broth 1 […]

BOONE, Iowa—Claire Whalen, daughter of Sean and Bonnie Whalen of Pilot Mound, has been selected the 2018 Boone County Fair Queen.  The coronation took place Thursday evening in the community building at the Boone County Fair grounds.  Whalen, one of nine contestants said there was a little shock when her name was announced Geralyn Timm […]

OGDEN Denali Loecker-1st team Ashton Boggess-1st team Meredith Adreon-2nd Team Mike Moses-Coach of the Year   MADRID Erica Bruns-Honorable Mention Natalie Wilson-Honorable Mention

During Thursday’s Boone County Fair, Ebony Scott of Pilot Mound and Colton Anderson of Boone were presented with belt buckles recognizing their achievements as Outstanding Ag Youth.  Vision Bank, Midland Power Cooperative, KWBG and the Brownfield Ag Network partnered to present this year’s award.  Each of the honored 4-Hers have been very active in their […]

BOONE, Iowa—Funeral arrangements have been set for 56 year old JoDee Riordan of Boone, Iowa.  A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, July 21, 2018 at the Shelter House in McHose Park, Boone, Iowa from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.  The event will be a potluck of food and beverages and a gathering of […]

UPDATE:   BOONE WILL PLAY #1 HARLAN ON TUESDAY, JULY 24TH, AT 7:30 PM AT PRINCIPAL PARK IN DES MOINES. Boone beat Humboldt Wednesday night with a score of 5-0 sending them to State for the first time since 2015.   They will be playing their first game for the State tournaments on Tuesday, July 24th.  Opponent […]