February 11th is Safer Internet Day.  The theme this year is “Together for a Better Internet”.  Let’s pledge to be kind and respectful online and work together for a better internet!  

BOONE, Iowa—The Boone School Board took time to recognize another district employee with the monthly ‘DORS Award.  Jennifer Graham has taken over the responsibility for BEP or the Boone Extended Preschool Program.  The program offers parents of 4-year old preschool students a childcare opportunity through the district.  Graham was nominated for the recognition of Principal […]

LOCAL SCHEDULE FOR TODAY   HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS/BOYS BASKETBALL Madrid at Ogden (6pm on KWBG) Perry at Boone

BOONE, Iowa—U.S. Senate candidate Theresa Greenfield made a stop in Boone Friday and managed to get a quick tour of the Boone County Hospital.  The hospital visit was her opportunity to talk about expanding access to affordable health care.  Greenfield said “While Washington seems to only work for corporate special interest, I’m running to put […]

Boone Boys Swimming Results from February 8th   district results 2020

Ogden Wrestling Results from February 8th (Sectionals)   IHSAA 1A Sec 8 Results for Ogden 106 Levi Russo (17-19) placed 5th and scored 6.0 team points. Quarterfinal – Eric Reines-Schmidt (Martensdale – St. Mary`s) 9-15 won by fall over Levi Russo (Ogden) 17-19 (Fall 0:32) Cons. Semi – Levi Russo (Ogden) 17-19 received a bye […]

OGDEN, Iowa—Funeral arrangements have been set for 77-year old Ray Busch of rural Ogden, Iowa.  He passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020.  Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 12, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson, Iowa.  The family will be present and will receive friends at the […]

BOONE, Iowa—Transit Consultant and noted railroad historian Bob Bourne will present a free program called “Street Railways in Ames – 1890-1929” on Saturday February 15th at 2:00 p.m. at the James H. Andrew Railroad Museum and History Center at the Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad. The railroad is located at 225 10th St in Boone, […]