DES MOINES, Iowa—Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig presented Agriculture Leader Awards to four Iowa-based organizations during the annual Agriculture Leaders Dinner held at the FFA Enrichment Center on Tuesday, March 12. The awards highlight the work of Iowa citizens, companies and organizations who have made significant contributions to the state’s agriculture industry. “Iowans understand […]

BOONE, IA – Boone County officials highly recommend refraining from traveling gravel roads with large load vehicles.  In fact, anything larger than a passenger vehicle like pick ups and SUVs, such as a straight truck, should stay off gravel roads. As of Wednesday afternoon, water was over so many roads throughout the county that the […]

OGDEN, Iowa—How will spring and summer weather conditions affect 2019 crop production and market prices? Based on this information, market price objectives can be set and a written plan developed to pre-harvest market new crop bushels using Revenue Protection (RP) crop insurance. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is hosting an Ag Marketing Club meeting […]

BOONE, Iowa—The National Weather Service will be conducting the 2019 Severe Weather Spotter Class in Boone County this evening. Every year, classes are held to train or refresh spotters for the next season of summer storms.  In the past, the National Weather Service would hold a number of classes, usually one in each county.  That […]

BOONE, Iowa—Funeral arrangements have been set for 81-year old Burdell Martin of Boone, Iowa.  A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, March 16, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall, 815 Keeler Street, Boone, Iowa.  Following Burdell’s wishes, his body has been cremated.  Burial of his cremated […]

The Boone County Fair Board hosted its first ever Fair Fundraiser Kickoff event this past Saturday, March 9th at the Community Building on the Fairgrounds. The event was publicized as an opportunity for individuals to help financially support the Fair. The fair board stated their goal was to raise $4,000 to pay for the judges […]

BOONE, Iowa—The Boone School Board took a moment during Monday’s meeting to recognize the most recent recipient of the ‘DORS Award.  Joe Sallen is a High School Spanish teacher was described has having a passion for learning and bringing that passion to not just his students but all students.  Sallen has among other things, developed […]