DES MOINES, Iowa— Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today 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. “Iowa saw hot and dry conditions last week, though portions of the state did receive some rainfall along a cold […]

FRASER, Iowa—The Public is hereby advised that the Boone County Health and Sanitation Department was recently commissioned by a private group to conduct bacterial testing on the Fraser Spring. The results of this test were received last week and show that there is potential contamination from bacteria which renders this water unsafe to drink. The […]

Aug. 31, 2020 Dear Cyclone fans, During the past several weeks, we have been working closely with university officials as it relates to having fans at home football games. As a result of those discussions, we have decided to provide fans, who purchased season tickets, the opportunity to attend our opener on Sept. 12 vs. […]

BOONE, Iowa—Funeral arrangements are set for 80 year old Elvera Ruth (Peterson) Bollenbaugh of Boone, Iowa.  She passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at the Boone County Hospital, Boone, Iowa.  There will be no service held for Elvera.  Burial will be held in the Oakwood Cemetery, Moingona, Iowa. No visitation is planned. In lieu […]

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On Sunday, the Iowa Department of Public Health identified 990 new cases of COVID-19, a small decrease from the 1,081 positive coronavirus tests reported twenty-four hours earlier.  Iowa has had over 64,000 cases of COVID-19 and 1,110 Iowans have died from coronavirus:  17 on Saturday, with one of those in Polk County and another in […]

Although there is a chance of precipitation to end the weekend, this August may go down as the driest ever in central Iowa.  According to the Water Environment Weather Station at McHose Park, Boone County has received just 1.07 inches of rain this month.  That is the lowest amount of precipitation in any August in […]

MADRID, Iowa—Madrid School Superintendent Brian Horn has announced that the district will delay the start of school until Thursday, September 3rd.  In a message late Saturday, Horn said there was a positive COVID case with a staff member.  Through contact tracing it may involve possible exposure to other staff members.  Horn’s message asks for understanding […]

CREAMY LEMON SQUARES FOR THE CRUST 4 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled, plus more for pan 1-1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs 1/4 cup sugar Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Brush a square baking dish with melted butter. Crush graham crackers Then add in sugar and butter and blend to mix. Press mixture into bottom of […]

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa—Following the unprecedented derecho storm on August 10, power is now available to all Alliant Energy customers in Iowa. Throughout the restoration process, Alliant Energy received support from customers, communities and leaders from all levels – local, state and federal. The company also received assistance from crews across the country and Canada, suppliers, […]