BOONE, IA – The City of Boone is working with its partners every day to monitor conditions as it relates to COVID-19. These partners include Boone County Public Health (lead agency), Boone County Board of Health, Emergency Management, Boone County Hospital, Boone County School systems, as well as Law Enforcement (Boone Police Department, Boone County […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—Governor Kim Reynolds Monday announced the launch of a new Iowa Small Business Relief Program that will provide financial assistance to small businesses that have been economically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program offers eligible small businesses grants ranging from $5,000-$25,000 in addition to offering Iowa businesses a deferral of sales and […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—The National Weather Service office in Des Moines reports that we could see some stronger storms this weekend and we will certainly see some gusty winds.     (contributed information, NOAA-Des Moines)

Chicken Biscuit Skillet 1 tablespoon butter 1/3 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed chicken broth, undiluted 1/4 cup fat-free milk 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast 2 cups frozen peas and carrots (about 10 ounces), thawed 1 tube (12 ounces) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits, quartered Preheat oven […]

The Boone County Hospital has a COVID-19 Nurse Phone Line for questions and/or concerns related to COVID-19.  Call 515-433-8989 and an experienced nurse will assist you with your questions Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  You can also call 2-1-1 with questions and concerns.

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 […]

UNDATED, Iowa—The Iowa Department of Economic Authority has multiple avenues of assistance for various businesses and organizations during the current coronavirus pandemic.  One of the newest forms of assistance is available with this weeks Federal Disaster Declaration.  FEMA is now ready to begin the application process for public assistance. FEMA Public Assistance Program Also this […]

Boone 2020 Schedule: Aug. 28 — vs. Creston-O/M Sept. 4 — at Bondurant-Farrar Sept. 11 — vs. North Polk, Alleman Sept. 18 — at Nevada Sept. 25 — vs. Humboldt Oct. 2 — at Mason City Oct. 9 — at Gilbert Oct. 16 — vs. Ballard Oct. 23 — at Webster City Madrid 2020 Schedule: […]

ANKENY, Iowa—DMACC Fashion Merchandising and Design students are now making Olson masks from their homes to support local health care providers responding to COVID-19. The Olson mask, a new modular mask named after 1930’s legendary nurse Lyla Mae Olson, was developed by clinicians from UnityPoint Health and is currently being shared across the globe. Approximately 10-15 DMACC students, under the […]