BOONE, Iowa—The Board of Directors for the YMCA of Greater Des Moines has taken formal action to close the existing “Y” facility in Boone.  The announcement was made in a letter on the website of the Des Moines YMCA under the Boone location.   August 27, 2019 Dear Boone County Family YMCA Members: Over the […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—Nathan Tun, age 25, of Storm Lake, has been charged with one count of Fraudulent Submissions (Class D Felony), one count of Theft in the 1st degree (Class C Felony), and one count of Conspiracy to Commit a non-forcible Felony (Class D Felony). The charges are the result of an investigation by the […]

This is Jimmy.  Jimmy loves people and loves to swim!!  Monday evening, August 26th, was the annual dog swim “Pooches in Paradise” at the Boone Municipal pool.  Over 130 dogs came to swim and brought their people with them.

BOONE, Iowa—Next year at this time, central Iowa will be busy with the Farm Progress Show at the Central Iowa Expo Site east of Boone.  But, this year, farmers who are wondering what the wet spring will mean for the rest of the growing season and fall harvest will get some professional insight during Iowa […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig Monday commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Conditions report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly from April through November. “Recent temperatures have been cooler than normal,” said Secretary Naig. “The good news is that the initial fall outlook suggests […]

LOCAL RESULTS FROM YESTERDAY   HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL Roland-Story over Boone Volleyball 25-12, 25-7 Central Springs over Boone Volleyball 25-18, 25-23 South Hamilton over Boone Volleyball 25-16, 25-23

With Boone High School beginning on Monday, all three high schools in Boone County are now in session. Elementary school begins later this week in Boone.