BOONE, Iowa—The Boone County Landfill is making some procedural changes regarding primarily interaction between staff and the general public making use of the landfills services.  Staff is available to answer questions about the changes by contacting personnel at 515-433-0591 first, before coming out to the landfill, to find out more information. Changes in procedure will […]

The Boone County Hospital and the Boone Clinics recently were chalked with messages from individuals in the community to thank the staff for all they do.  The staff appreciates the recognition in these difficult times and they want to thank the artists that created these messages!          

BOONE, Iowa—At the entrances at Boone County Hospital and the Boone Clinics are some chalk messages from individuals in the community thanking BCH staff for all they do.  What a great way to come to work on a Monday!  The messages were a nice reminder that we are appreciated in these difficult times.  Thank you to […]

BOONE, Iowa—Funeral arrangements have been set for 75-year old Douglas ‘Doug’ Tonsfeldt of Boone, Iowa.  He passed away March 20, 2020 at the Madrid Home in Madrid, Iowa.  Following his wishes, Doug’s body has been cremated.  A Celebration of Doug’s Life will be held at a later date. In memory of Doug, memorials may be […]

BOONE, Iowa—Funeral arrangements have been set for 87-year old Harold ‘Buck’ Huffman of Boone, Iowa.  He passed away, March 26, 2020 at the Israel Family Hospice House, Ames, Iowa.  Following his wishes, Buck’s body has been cremated.  No visitation or Memorial Service will be held. In memory of Buck, memorials may be directed to the […]

BOONE, Iowa—Kurt Phillips, Executive Director of the Boone County Chamber of Commerce announced in an email sent to chamber membership that beginning today, public access to the Chamber Offices will be limited.  Phillips said he would continue to be at the office and staff would be working from their homes.  He said “Since much of […]

EXTENDED CLOSURE INFORMATION Alliant Energy is temporarily suspending disconnections for all of Iowa and Wisconsin customers during the public health emergency related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. In addition, the company plans to waive late fees in Iowa. Alliant Energy is encouraging customers to set up payment plans based on their ability to pay. Boone […]