On March 18th, this was posted on the website of US Department of the Treasury: Washington – Following President Donald J. Trump’s emergency declaration pursuant to the Stafford Act, the U.S. Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) today issued guidance allowing all individual and other non-corporate tax filers to defer up to $1 million of […]

Dave Swensen, retired orchestra teacher in Boone, brought some good feelings  to some Boone residents on Tuesday, 3/17, with a little St. Patrick’s Day Fiddling.   Dave invited people to join him in his driveway for some fun music.  

DES MOINES, Iowa—The Des Moines National Weather Service office has released information on the expectations for thunderstorms today and winter weather by Friday morning.       (contributed information, NOAA Des Moines)

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 […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—Businesses and organizations are urged to donate personal protective equipment, or PPE, by contacting their local public health department and the county emergency management agency. The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) is encouraging Iowa businesses and organizations to donate extra personal protective equipment to assist health care providers and health care facilities […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—The Des Moines National Weather Service office has released updated information on a pretty  active weather system that will affect central Iowa Thursday and Friday.                         (contributed information, NOAA Des Moines)

DES MOINES, Iowa—The price of oil dropped in the past week and that brought all energy numbers down.  The average price of gasoline in Iowa fell 18 cents this week, currently at $2.00 per gallon. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil fell this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $10.45 […]

BOONE, Iowa—The City of Boone has officially announced the closing of City Hall, Public Works and the Parks Office to the public, effective Thursday.  The announcement was posted this afternoon.  City Staff will still be working. https://www.boonegov.com/egov/apps/document/center.egov?view=item;id=708    

OGDEN, Iowa—The City of Ogden today released their decision to close city facilities due to COVID-19.  The following is the Ogden City announcement: In response to the recent State of Public Health Disaster Emergency declared by Gov. Kim Reynolds and in efforts to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19, the City of Ogden has […]