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. “Many farmers and agribusinesses experienced damage to crops, grain bins and buildings as severe storms tracked across the state this […]

  Boone County Emergency Management is asking for the public’s help as clean up from this morning’s storm continues.  Multiple counties in Central Iowa are reporting significant impact, including power outages, structural damage and lots of debris. With that, emergency officials and the power companies are working to restore electricity and clear public roadways. The […]

The outdoor warning sirens have been sounded in Boone County because of expected 70 mph winds.  This storm has been tracking from the west and is now in Boone County.  The National Weather Services says to expect damage to roofs, siding and trees.

DES MOINES, Iowa—The National Weather Service in Des Moines is warning of severe thunderstorm activity today.                                       (contributed information, NWS Des Moines)

On Sunday, the Iowa Department of Public Health identified 620 new cases of COVID-19, a significant increase from the 383 positive coronavirus tests reported twenty-four hours earlier.  Iowa has had nearly 49,000 cases of COVID-19 and 930 Iowans have died of coronavirus:  13 on Saturday, with one in Polk County and another in Boone County, […]

OGDEN, Iowa—A funeral service has been set for 102 year old Bernardine (Lawler) Gorman of Ogden, Iowa.  She passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020 at her home in Ogden, Iowa.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John’s Catholic Church in Ogden, Iowa at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 13, 2020.  […]

BOONE, Iowa—Crews continue to perform maintenance on the Union Pacific Railroad line through Boone and city officials report there will be added inconvenience due to the closing of crossings over the weekend.  The current plan calls for the Marion Street crossing to be closed Saturday, August 8th to Monday, August 10th.  Crossings at Division, Crawford […]

All Boone County 1st Team Softball 1B: Hannah Dutcher-Ogden (SR) .403AVG 1HR 23RBI 29HITS 2B: Emily Ades-Boone (JR) .338AVG 2HR 7RBI 26RUNS SS: Emma Dighton-Boone (JR) .478AVG 9HR 37RBI 28RUNS 3B: Gabby Ross-Ogden (SR) .397AVG 1HR 19RBI 29HITS C: Zoey Hightshoe-Boone (JR) .457AVG 2HR 20RBI 13DOUBLES P: Denali Loecker-Ogden (SR) 20-2 1.42ERA 155K’s 21BB’s LF: Lauren […]

Southern Hamburger Steaks with Onion Mushroom Gravy For the Hamburger Steak Patties 1 large egg 1/4 cup bread crumbs 6 slice of bacon, cooked and chopped 1 teaspoon of seasoned salt 3 tablespoons olive oil 1-1/2 pounds ground beef 1 large onion, diced 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoons fresh black pepper 1 cup all […]