Just after 9:00am on Thursday, we will present items upon which you may purchase at a discount!  These items may be purchased via phone call to 432-1590 or via posts on the KWBG Facebook page. The discount will be determined by the spin of the Big Wheel.  Discounts will range from 35 to 65%.  The […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—Agricultural producers can now apply for USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which provides direct payments to offset impacts from the coronavirus pandemic. The application and a payment calculator are now available online, and USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) staff members are available via phone, fax and online tools to help producers complete […]

The annual Memorial Day Ceremony took place at Linwood Park Cemetery on Monday, May 25th.  There was a nice crowd of people.  Masks were worn and social distancing was observed. No lunch was held after the ceremony this year due to the COVID-19 situation.  (Photos courtesy VFW Auxiliary)        

·         DMACC launches DMACC Rx plan for fall term to reduce the possible spread and impact of COVID-19.  ·         DMACC Rx is real-time virtual classes as a safer option that maintains personal-contact learning and classroom structure.  ·         No additional tuition or  fees should a face-to-face class move to DMACC Rx’s real-time virtual and web-blended  ·         DMACC Rx is for students who prefer face-to-face education and […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—The National Severe Storms Forecast Center has issued a Tornado Watch Until 8:00 p.m. tonight.               The red is a Tornado Warning issued for Dallas County Tuesday afternoon: 130 PM CDT Tue May 26 2020 …A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 PM CDT FOR NORTHEASTERN […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—The stormy weather pattern that brought 1.47 inches of rain to Boone from Monday morning to Tuesday morning, is expected to generate additional storms, some of which could be serious.                                               […]

BOONE, Iowa—Funeral arrangements have been set for 86 year old Gretchen Otis of Boone, Iowa and the Eastern Star Masonic Home, Boone, Iowa.  She passed away at the Eastern Star Masonic Home on Sunday, May 17, 2020. A Celebration of Gretchen’s Life will be held Sunday, June 21, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. at the Schroeder-Stark-Welin […]

BOONE, Iowa—Funeral arrangements are planned for 91 year old George Fredrick Maybee, Jr. of Iowa Falls, Iowa and formerly of Boone, Iowa.  He passed away at Scenic Manor in Iowa Falls, Wednesday, May 20, 2020.  Due to CDC guidelines regarding COVID-19, a public memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. Memorials may be […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—Governor Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the Public Health Disaster Emergency until June 25, 2020. As previously announced, the proclamation permits bars, wineries, breweries, distilleries, and social and fraternal clubs may reopen on May 28 with the same public health measures as restaurants in place. The proclamation also permits the reopening on […]

AMES, Iowa—Many in central Iowa have participated in the Summer Iowa Games and may  have planned to do so this year.  Unfortunately, Iowa Games officials announced today that the bulk of sports for the 2020 Summer Iowa Games presented by Grinnell Mutual in Ames and surrounding communities have been cancelled due to COVID-19. Due to […]