According to Boone County Emergency Management Director Lance Kooiker, the public is asked to help provide personal protective equipment (PPE) for health care providers. In taking the lead on coordinating donations, Boone County Emergency Management can be in daily contact with providers, and distribute donated items to areas of critical need. What is needed at […]

JOHNSTON, IA – At Governor Kim Reynolds Sunday press conference, she continued to urge Iowans to stay home when sick, practice social distancing and was hands. Reynolds continues to advocate for Iowans to do so voluntarily so as to flatten the curve of COVID19 spread, and also to continue to allow law enforcement to focus […]

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 […]

The Boone County  Hospital and Boone County Public Health reminds our citizens of the recommendation of the Department of Homeland Security concerning the dangers of mixing chemical cleaners. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends routine cleaning of surfaces to limit the spread of COVID-19, RFD wants to remind people about the dangers of […]

DES MOINES – Governor Reynolds today announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued a disaster declaration for the state of Iowa as of January 31, 2020 and continuing. The declaration allows pandemic-impacted small businesses to apply for low-interest support loans. The declaration comes after Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds submitted a federal funding […]

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 […]

BOONE,IA   Effective March 21, 2020 Due to COVID-19, all employees and visitors entering Boone County Hospital will have their temperatures taken at one of three entrances. The three entrances are: 1.  Emergency entrance – assessable 24/7 2.  Atrium entrance – open Monday through Friday 5:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. This entrance will be locked each […]

Wash your hands with soap and running water when visibly dirty.  If your hands are not visibly dirty, frequently clean with soap and water/hand sanitizer.  Wash your hands after coughing or sneezing, when caring for the sick, before-during-after preparing food, before eating, after toilet use, after handling animals or waste. Protect others from getting sick.  […]

HERMAN STARTER 2 cups flour 2 cups warm water 1/4 cup sugar 1 env dry yeast Mix flour, water, sugar and yeast together in plastic or glass container. Let stand overnight in a warm place with a lid, but DO NOT OCVER TIGHTLY. Refigerate coverd, stirring each day. On the fifth day, feed with 1 […]

As of Friday afternoon, the Boone County Chamber of Commerce had gathered this list of businesses and how COVID 19 is impacting their business practices.  Please follow the link for the list.   Business_Organizations-Changes-9 (2)