DES MOINES, Iowa—On Monday, Rep. Phil Thompson (R-Jefferson) successfully floor managed his first bill in the Iowa House, unanimously passing Senate Joint Resolution 17 following floor debate. Senate Joint Resolution 17 allows the motorcycle education organization, ABATE of Iowa, to host a children’s toy drive and sell commemorative memorabilia on the Capitol grounds in October […]

Ogden Community Sc: Buses will run on modified, hard surface only routes until further notice. More details have been emailed directly to families affected.

BOONE, Iowa—Today, Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) announced that a development-ready site, located in Boone, is the latest industrial site to achieve certification through the Iowa Certified Site Program.  The Boone Industrial Park-Phase II is the 24th site in the state to receive this project-ready designation. Kurt Phillips, Executive Director of the Boone County Economic […]

With the rapid snow melt and anticipated rainfall through Thursday, rivers are expected to swell.  Any body of water that contains a coating of ice has the potential for ice jams.  

BOONE, Iowa—Funeral arrangements have been set for 73-year old Terry Larson of Boone, Iowa.  A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, March 14, 2019 at the Augustana Lutheran Church in Boone, Iowa.  Following Terry’s wishes, his body has been cremated.  A private family burial of his cremated remains will be held in the Linwood Park […]

Des Moines, Iowa—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for most of Iowa for this week.  The announcement was made Monday afternoon. Flood Watch National Weather Service Des Moines IA 316 PM CDT Mon Mar 11 2019 …Fast Snowmelt and Rainfall Bringing Increased Flooding Risk Later This Week… .Milder air in the coming […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—Variety – the Children’s Charity has raised $4,082,628 to support children who are at-risk, underprivileged, critically ill or living with special needs. The funds have been raised throughout the year culminating with this weekend’s 45th annual Telethon. “I want to thank all those who support Variety and its mission,” said Sheri McMichael, Executive […]

BOONE, Iowa—Boone Public Works will be working on a watermain break that occurred over the weekend at 8th and Story Street.  The public is encouraged to use an alternative route while repairs are being made. Public works has already placed a ban on garbage trucks in alleyways, effective today, due to soft ground conditions.