BOONE, Iowa—The Boone City Council did take formal action to move ahead with the purchase of the new fire truck.  The Council voted unanimously to move forward with the purchase during their regular meeting Monday.  Fire Chief Justin Adams present the Council with the proposal that included specifications developed through the Houston-Galveston Area Council.  Adams […]

BOONE, Iowa—Boone Mayor John Slight signed off on the formal proclamation for participation in this year’s recognition of National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, November 16th through the 24th.  Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is an annual program where people come together nationwide to draw attention to the problems of hunger and homelessness. The proclamation […]

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. “This week brought the first measurable snowfall of the season, which added even more moisture to already wet soil and […]

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BOONE, Iowa—Emily McCarty is the newest member of the Boone County Hospital Board of Trustees.  She replaces Keith Kudej who stepped down after 25 years of service to the BCH Board. Emily is a life-long resident of Madrid and is married to Aaron.  They have two children ages 3 and 7.  Emily is a lawyer and […]

BOONE, Iowa—Last week, a Boone County jury returned a verdict in an assault case, finding a Boone man guilty. The Boone County Attorney’s office has released information on the case. The jury verdict was returned on October 29, 2019.  The Boone County jury found Michael Shawn Heck, 28, of Boone, Iowa, guilty of Assault Causing […]

Saturday night about 8:00 smoke was noticed coming from the Ogden Mart on West Walnut Street in Ogden.  Within two hours the intense blaze that enveloped the store caused the structure to collapse.  No injuries were reported.  (Photo credit Darren Tromblay)