BOONE, Iowa—Marketing grain can be challenging, but sixteen women recently completed a Women Marketing Grain course through Boone County Extension to learn more about the ins and outs of the grain marketing business.  Alexandria Merk, Boone County Extension Director says “Women in our area have been becoming more involved in grain marketing decisions and this […]

Boone, Iowa—The Boone County Board of Supervisors have approved the first consideration of amendments to the current county zoning ordinance dealing specifically with commercial wind generation.  The public hearing was attended by about a dozen people, some with interests in the development of wind farms and others with concerns about the encroachment of wind farms.  […]

ORANGE CITY, Iowa—Pizza Ranch Inc. awarded its Franchisee of the Year Award to Russ and Jessica Weis at the 2019 National Conference held in Des Moines, IA in June.  Russ and Jessica are franchisees to 6 locations in Iowa: Ames, Ankeny, Boone, Story City, Waukee, and Winterset. “I have always admired Russ and Jessica. We […]

BOONE, Iowa—Funeral arrangements have been set for 83-year old Don Sturtz of Boone, Iowa.  He passed away on July 12, 2019.  A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, July 28, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 703 Arden Street, Boone, Iowa. Any stories related to Don, working for or with or […]

The Boone cheerleader received first place against 14 teams at the National Cheerleaders Association competition in June.  The cheerleaders won a bid to go to the Nationals and the coaches received certification in The National Cheer Association coaching.  Congratulations!

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — After initially saying he acted in self-defense, police have charged an off-duty jail employee who brandished a handgun during a fight at a car show at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. The Iowa State Fair Police announced Tuesday that John McCormick is charged with assault while displaying a dangerous weapon, carrying […]

LOCAL RESULTS FROM YESTERDAY   HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL 2A State Softball Consolation #14 Ogden over #8 Central Springs 12-3 (Ogden finishes season 26-8)     HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL 2A Substate Van Meter over Ogden 5-3 (Ogden ends season 20-13)     LOCAL SCHEDULE FOR TODAY   HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL 3A Substate Boone at Ballard 7pm […]

BOONE, Iowa—The Boone Parks Commission has discussed a number of possible ideas for additions to the Boone Municipal Swimming Pool, but has made no decision on a specific plan.  What ever project may be selected, it would require an investment from the community.  In June, the Commission had a brief survey in the city news […]