LOCAL RESULTS FROM YESTERDAY   WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL DMACC over Marshalltown 80-64     MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL #16 DMACC over #2 Highland 65-54

BOONE, Iowa—The Boone County Engineers Office has reported that the Union Pacific Railroad will be closing the railroad crossing at XL Avenue in Boone County for repairs.  The closing will begin on Thursday and could be in place for a few days.  Residents that travel in that area are urged to make other plans while […]

BOONE, Iowa—The Boone Firefighters Association presented a recent grant award they received from the Union Pacific Railroad.  The $15,000 grant will pay for equipment that will be replacing articles from the older Jaws of Life.  The new equipment, a spreader and cutter are battery powered, a little easier to handle and can also be used […]

At Monday evening’s school board meeting, school nurse, Beth Solomon received the ‘DORS award.  Mrs. Solomon is the school nurse at Franklin.  Congratulations!

DES MOINES, Iowa—State Rep. Phil Thompson (R-Jefferson) was recently named Vice Chairman of the State Government Committee by House Speaker-Select Pat Grassley (R-New Hartford). “Rep. Thompson is a young, rising leader in our caucus who is ready to tackle our state’s most pressing issues like workforce and broadband,” said Grassley. “He will work to ensure […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today 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. “Four consecutive days of favorable weather allowed many farmers to finish up soybeans last week,” said Secretary Naig. “There is still some […]

Autumn is a transitional time of year from the lush green playfulness of summer to the cold hard grip of winter. From the changing of the leaves to the crispness of the air; autumn creates a perfect chance to enjoy this regal stature of nature. Unless you’re talking about the autumn of 2019! Snow and […]

1st Team Kinsie Zinnel-JR-Boone (97% serves, 13aces, 500digs 51assists) Emily Ades-JR-Boone (108kills, 162digs, 68% serves) Gabby Ross-SR-Ogden (116kills, 80% serves, 21ace serves, 34blocks) Denali Loecker-SR-Ogden (97kills, 95% serves, 12ace serves, 11blocks) Shaylie Johannsen-JR-Ogden (22kills, 91% serves, 48ace serves, 278assists) Gabby Brunner-SR-Madrid (122kills, 85% serves, 20ace serves, 93digs)   2nd Team Katie Winter-SR-Boone (128kills, 86% serves, […]