Posted on 07 April 2020 by KWBG
URBANDALE, Iowa—HIRTA is now FARE FREE through 4/30/2020. The announcement was made today noting that while many services and businesses are closed as a result of COVID-19, HIRTA will be doing their best to continue serving those who need to get to critical appointments, work and essential services. In order to add another layer of […]
Posted on 07 April 2020 by 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 […]
Posted on 07 April 2020 by KWBG
The Boone Fareway has been selling $20 donation bags to help IMPACT of Boone keep their shelves full. Customers purchased the bags and left them at the check lane. Then Fareway delivers the donation bags weekly to IMPACT. As you can see from the picture, the bags were being sold by the “truck load”. Pictured […]
Posted on 07 April 2020 by KWBG
DES MOINES, Iowa—The Des Moines National Weather Service office will continue it’s planned Virtual Spotter Training Classes this week. While in-person spotter training has been canceled this season due to COVID-19 precautions, NWS Des Moines will be conducting a series of VIRTUAL SPOTTER TRAINING via GoTo Webinar this spring in-lieu of in-person sessions. Sessions will be conducted […]
Posted on 07 April 2020 by 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 […]
Posted on 07 April 2020 by KWBG
DES MOINES, Iowa—Access to emergency services and local community resources is vital to all Iowans. The Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) supports efforts to help consumers stay connected during the COVID-19 outbreak and throughout the year by accessing communications programs available to income-eligible residents or those with hearing or speech issues that make communicating via telephone […]
Posted on 07 April 2020 by KWBG
DES MOINES, Iowa—Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig Monday commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly from April through November. “Across Iowa, farmers and agribusiness are starting spring field work and planting season will soon be underway. We encourage farmers […]
Posted on 06 April 2020 by KWBG
DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the State Public Health Emergency Declaration, ordering additional closures and relaxing additional regulations to support the state’s efforts to combat COVID-19. The proclamation also calls on law enforcement to assist in the enforcement of these mitigation efforts. To encourage further social distancing and mitigation […]
Posted on 06 April 2020 by KWBG
Posted on 06 April 2020 by 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 […]