ANKENY, Iowa—The DMACC community is mourning the loss of Professor Lauren Rice, a longtime member of the DMACC English Department and coordinator of the DMACC London Study Abroad Program. Rice was killed by a hit-and-run driver while walking her dog on the morning of Sunday, April 5, in the Beaverdale neighborhood in Des Moines. Rice taught English and […]

The Masons of Mount Olive Lodge in Boone are offering to help any citizen of Boone County who may need assistance during the disruptions caused by COVID-19.  If you need assistance with errands, need something picked up or dropped off, or just can’t get out as you’d like contact Kevin Griggs at 515-230-7044 to schedule […]

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 83 additional positive cases for a total of 868 positive cases. There have been an additional 519 negative tests for a total of 9,973 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs. An additional […]

Due to a computer issue, the end of the Boone/ADM Classic Baseball Game from 2013 did not air. We apologize for this and are going to restart the game in it’s entirely starting at 3:20pm.

DES MOINES, Iowa—The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 87 additional positive cases of Iowans with COVID-19, for a total of 786 positive cases. An additional three deaths were also reported: an older adult (61-80 years) from Linn County, a middle-aged adult (41-60 years) from Henry County, and an older adult […]

With speculation of a presidential recommendation to wear masks, and some entities already requiring masks before entry will be allowed, those who don’t sew may wonder how they can prepare. In addition to providing fabric for sewn masks for the health care providers in Boone, Kathi and Roger Stirling of Something for You, Boone Iowa […]

Kathi and Roger Stirling of Something for You Boone Iowa have been providing free fabric for those willing and able to sew. In accordance with the governor’s proclamation, their store on Story Street is now temporarily closed. However, they are still providing fabric for those who would like to help. Contact Kathi at (515) 230-3968 […]

Step away to stop the spread. Stay home as much as you can, avoid groups of people indoors and outdoors, and keep a 6-foot distance from others.