DES MOINES, Iowa—The Des Moines National Weather Service has released the latest expectations about Thursday’s Spring Snow Storm.     (contributed by NWS-Des Moines)

PELLA, Iowa—The tulips are ready to pop here in Pella. It’s important for us to share their beauty with all of you; however, it’s just as important to keep you and our community safe! Therefore, if you choose to visit Pella, please observe the social distancing guidelines published by the Centers for Disease Control. To help you […]

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—Tuesday, the state of Iowa released an updated dashboard on coronavirus.iowa.gov that will be updated daily to include comprehensive tracking of COVID-19 in Iowa. The new dashboard includes cases, deaths, and tests conducted in each county. The state will also be providing demographic information that was not previously provided as well as Iowa’s […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—The National Weather Service in Des Moines is reporting the development of fog early Wednesday in central Iowa. Areas of fog, dense in spots, has already developed across central Iowa either side of the Highway 30 corridor from Carroll to Ames, and is expected to advance farther south toward the Interstate 80 corridor […]

BOONE, Iowa—The 2020 Pufferbilly Days™  festival will be held on September 11th through the 13th, and the Steering Committee is pleased to announce the main entertainment line-up.  The downtown entertainment stage will be alive Friday night with the contagious grooves and infectious melodies of the Burnin’ Sensations.  The band has developed a strong central Iowa […]

Beginning Thursday, April 16th Boone County Hospital and Clinics will be giving out homemade, reusable/washable face masks to patients to wear for necessary appointments.  Patients will then be able to keep the mask for their personal use and to reuse for recurring appointments.  The hospital and clinics give a huge thank you to the volunteers […]