CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE COOKIES by CK 1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp. all purpose flour 1 1/2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 10 ounces good quality bitter sweet chocolate chopped 1/4 cup plus 1 tbsp.butter room temperature 1 cup sugar 3 large eggs room temperature 1/2 tbsp vanilla 1 cup good […]

The 2019 Fair Queen Coronation was held Thursday evening at 6:30.  The 2019 Fair Queen is Viatris Scott and the 2019 Fair Princess is Natalie Bretey.  Congratulations to the Royal Court!  

Dangerous heat conditions will prevail across the state today with heat index values ranging from 105 to 115 degrees. If you have outdoor plans, make sure to drink plenty of non-alcoholic beverages and take frequent breaks in the shade or indoors if possible. And remember to “Look Before You Lock” to check the backseat for […]

LOCAL SCHEDULE FOR TODAY   HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL 3A District Semifinal Boone vs Algona at Gilbert 5pm on KWBG

Megan Osborn , daughter of Barb Clawson and Chris Osborn, received the 2019 Boone County Fair Ag Youth Award from Diane Cox of Hunziker & Associates, Realtors during the Boone County Fair.  Megan, a Boone grad, will be attending Kirkwood Community College

Rain and wind combined on Wednesday night to raise havoc at the Boone County Fairgrounds.  This tent near the Free Stage suffered a bit, but Fair Board members rallied to get things put back together in a hurry.  Rainfall measured .79″ from 8 on Wednesday morning to 8 on Thursday morning.  Additional rains came through […]

Boone County 4-Her McKayla Dozier of Ogden was awarded the 2019 Boone County Ag Youth Award by Nick Lentz of Vision Bank of Ogden at Thursday’s Boone County Fair.  Daughter of David and Roxanne Dozier, McKayla has been active in 4H for many years.  She will be attending Iowa State in the fall.  

From the Boone County Fair Board:  Due to unfavorable arena conditions in the grandstand following the recent storms the Fair Board has decided to reschedule the Rodeo that was planned as the headline grandstand entertainment for tonight. Tickets already purchased for the rodeo will be able to be used at the rescheduled date, which will […]