MADRID, Iowa—Nearly 100 years ago, in November of 1919, the Iowa Board of Conservation challenged the citizens of Boone and surrounding communities to be the champions in driving the effort to establish the Ledges as one of Iowa’s first state parks. The volunteer spirit was alive and strong then and continues to thrive today. September […]

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BOONE, Iowa—Kevin O’Brien, franchise owner and operator of the McDonald’s restaurant in Boone announced today that they will need to postpone their Grand Opening until October 10th.  In a press release, it was announced that unfortunately, the constant rain in the forecast has prevented the construction crew from pouring the parking lot to get it […]

AMES, Iowa—New business methods and technologies that could help improve and expand a company also carry great risk and cost to prove their worth. The newly opened ISU Digital Manufacturing Lab powered by Alliant Energy will provide Iowa manufacturers a place to experiment with these new approaches. The lab is in the ISU Research Park. […]

BOONE, Iowa—Last week, Iowa Workforce Development announced that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged at 2.5 percent in August.  The state’s jobless rate was 2.4 percent one year ago.  The U.S. unemployment rate remained at 3.7 percent in August. The actual county rates, which are not seasonally adjusted, were released this week.  Boone County […]

Instant Pot Spaghetti by CK 1 Pound Italian Ground Sausage 1/2 Teaspoon EACH Salt, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Italian Seasoning 1 Pound Spaghetti Noodles 24 Ounce Jar Spaghetti Sauce 36 Ounces Water 14.5 Ounce Can Diced Tomatoes Set the Instant Pot to sauté and add the sausage. Add the salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and […]