DES MOINES, Iowa—Today, Governor Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the Public Health Disaster Emergency. The proclamation permits summer school activities, including baseball and softball, to resume on June 1.  And effective this Friday, May 22, Movie theaters, zoos, aquariums, museums, and wedding reception venues will be permitted to reopen with appropriate public health measures […]

Work continues at DMACC in Boone for the Athletic and Recreation Center and is currently on track for the scheduled opening in September.  (Photos courtesy BJ McGinn)    

Boone Football Hires Chad Klein as new Head Coach   We are excited to welcome Chad Klein, as our new Head Football Coach at Boone High School. Mr. Klein has also accepted a social studies teaching position at the high school for this upcoming school year. Chad is a native of Audubon, IA, and received […]

Per Governor Reynolds. Beginning June 1st, High School Baseball and Softball will be allowed to resume in the state of Iowa. The State will now have to work out details with IGHSAU and IHSAA.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa—A total of 19 area nonprofit organizations have received community grants totaling $31,500 from Alliant Energy through its Foundation. The grants fund projects in four key areas: Helping Families, Education, Environment and Public Safety. “We know our nonprofit partners need our support now more than ever,” said Julie Bauer, Executive Director of the […]

Each Thursday, just after 9:00am, 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—If you’re into the weather and learning more about weather, have we got a deal for you!  The National Weather Service in Des Moines will be offering another educational outreach webinar on Thursday evening, May 21st, from 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.  This time they will be talking all about climate…. * How […]