DES MOINES, Iowa—The price of heating oil fell 20 cents this week, currently at $1.90 per gallon. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil fell this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $12.76 per barrel over last week, currently priced at $33.42. Brent crude oil fell $14.06 and currently priced at […]

All scheduled programs at the Ericson Public Library in Boone have been cancelled for the week of March 16, 2020.

BOONE, Iowa—A number of Boone County agencies and governmental entities have been meeting in preparation of COVID-19 cases.  As we approach the weekend, Boone County Emergency Management Coordinator Lance Kooiker released this update for Boone County residents: We know that over the past several weeks news of the spread of the COVID-19 virus has dominated […]

SIOUX CITY, Iowa—In an unprecedented move, Bishop R. Walker Nickless of the Diocese of Sioux City issued mandates to the priests and deacons of his diocese Friday afternoon after consulting with his advisors regarding the current COVID-19 worldwide pandemic. The actions were made in an effort to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. In […]

The public is invited to vote for nominees to enter the Volunteer Hall of Fame. Google “Iowa Volunteer Hall of Fame 2020” to cast your vote for the group of Boone educators that helps students in need.

Reuben Crescent Bake 2 tubes (8 oz) refrigerated crescent rolls-seamless dough sheets 1 pound sliced Swiss cheese 1 pound sliced deli corned beef 1 can (14 ounces) sauerkraut, well drained and rinsed 2/3 cup Thousand Island salad dressing 1 egg white, lightly beaten 3 teaspoons caraway seeds Unroll one tube of crescent dough into one […]

Our contact from the Chicago Cubs shared this with us today: “Please note at 3pm today the remainder of Spring Training games will be canceled.  Also, MLB has delayed the start of the regular season until at least April 9th.” Once the Cubs start up, we will bring you all the excitment of the Northsiders.  […]

On Wednesday morning, colleges and local businesses gathered to share information about career paths with Boone High Students. One booth featured a virtual reality experience.