BOONE, Iowa—DMACC Boone Campus student Pedro Salazar of Des Moines, has been selected as a summer 2020 NASA internship recipient.  Salazar, a 2015 graduate of Des Moines East High School, was recently chosen to participate in the NASA Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley, CA. Salazar will be working on “Building Short-Range Drones for Search and Rescue […]

Approximately 2:30 Sunday afternoon the Boone Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 1100 block of 13th Street.  A fire was located in a wall on the back of the residence, extending onto the first floor and toward the attic.  The majority of the fire was controlled quickly.  No injuries were reported during […]

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—The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 77 additional positive cases for a total of 1,587 positive cases. There have been an additional 383 negative tests for a total of 16,005 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs. Today’s results […]

This afternoon on “KWBG Classic Sports” we’ll go back to 2019 as Ogden Softball hosted Earlham in a Regional Final game. 1pm “first pitch” on KWBG

This afternoon on “KWBG Classic Sports” we’ll go back to 2016 as Boone Softball traveled to Waverly Shell Rock for a 4A Regional Final. 1pm “first pitch” on KWBG

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 […]

Herman Cinnamon Rolls 2 cups Herman sourdough Starter 3 cups all purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 Tbsp baking powder 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup margarine 1 cup white sugar In a large bowl, combine Herman starter with flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder and eggs until well blended. Knead dough […]

BOONE, Iowa—Funeral arrangements are being set for 60-year old Jill Marie Siders of Boone, Iowa.  She passed away at Iowa Methodist Hospital, Des Moines, Iowa on Wednesday, April 1, 2020.  Due to CDC Guidelines regarding COVID-19, a memorial service will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be left at www.schroederfuneral.com. The Schroeder-Stark-Welin […]