DES MOINES, Iowa—The weekly fuel price report from the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship shows a decline in the retail gasoline prices.  The price of retail gasoline in Iowa dropped $.06 this week, closing at $2.60 per gallon. Nationally, retail gasoline prices fell $.08, closing at $2.72 per gallon. Crude Oil Summary The […]

LOCAL RESULTS FROM YESTERDAY   HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL Boone at Webster City (POSTPONED) Ogden over West Central Valley 13-0 3inn Madrid over ACGC 2-1   HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL Boone over Iowa Falls Alden 9-2 Ogden over West Central Valley 14-6 Madrid over ACGC 7-2 and 9-3     LOCAL SCHEDULE FOR TODAY   HIGH SCHOOL […]

BOONE, Iowa—The James H. Andrew Museum and History Center at the Boone And Scenic Valley Railroad has hosted five-free presentations by various railroad historians so far this year.  The sixth and final event is scheduled for Saturday afternoon and Mike Wendel says they are pleased to present a renowned speaker to wrap up this season. […]

BOONE, Iowa—Boone County Landfill Administrator, Lois Powers has announced plans to shut down the landfill operations the end of the month for a much needed scale replacement project. According to Powers, a date has been set for the replacement of the scale at the Boone County Landfill.  The deck will need to be removed on […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—The DMACC Board of Trustees took time during this week’s board meeting to recognize accomplishments associated with the very successful DMACC Women’s Softball program.             DMACC Softball Head Coach Bob Ligouri (center) is recognized by Joe Pugel, Chair of the DMACC Board of Directors (left), and Rob Denson, […]

Three Boone County Veterans were recognized for their service by receiving a one year subscription to Avenue of Flags.  (click for pictures)

ANKENY, Iowa—DMACC, the largest undergraduate college in Iowa, has been named one of the state’s best employers in 2019, according to a new ranking by Forbes Magazine. Forbes released its inaugural list of “America’s Best Employers by State” last week. The ranking included three higher education institutions in Iowa – the University of Iowa, Iowa State […]