BOONE, Iowa—The Boone County Endowment Fund has received a $135,202 state award for countywide grant making and endowment building.  The payment is a result of legislation passed in 2004 by the Iowa General Assembly.  Of the state award, $101,401 will be available for grant making in 2019 and $33,801 has been placed in a permanent […]

BOONE, Iowa—Warm weather has taken it’s toll on gravel roads and alley’s and accordingly the Boone Parks Department has closed the entrances to McHose Park indefinitely. The action is taken as a means to preserve the gravel roads within the park.  Those wishing to use Canine Corral or walk in the park are invited to […]

From the City of Boone:  All gates to McHose Park will be closed effective Monday,January 7th. Canine Corral open & open to walkers (park outside & walk in).    

BOONE, Iowa—Mike Wendel with the Iowa Railroad Historical Society and the James H. Andrew Railroad Museum and History Center in Boone, Iowa is prepared to kick-off the new season with another series of speakers presenting historical railroad information.  The new season will begin Saturday, January 12th with a free presentation by Mike Kulik.  Wendel says […]

Boone Boys Swimming Results from January 5th   kg invite results

Peach Pecan Bread by CK 3/4 cup softened butter 8 oz softened cream cheese 2 cups sugar 2 beaten eggs 1/2 tsp vanilla 1 1/2 cups mashed peaches 3 cups flour, packed 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup chopped pecans Preheat oven to 350. With a mixer, beat […]

Mike Salati and Jeremy Stahr from the Boone County Health and Sanitation office were our guests this morning to talk about Radon Awareness Month for January.  To learn how to get your kit so you can test your home or business go to https://www.boonecounty.iowa.gov/government/health-sanitation/health-sanitation-department/radon-awareness.