DES MOINES, Iowa—Governor Kim Reynolds signed a new Public Health Disaster proclamation that modifies existing public health measures designed to reduce the spread of COVID-19.  The proclamation continues to require that when people are in an indoor public space, and unable to social distance for 15 minutes or longer, masks are required to be worn. The […]

AMES, Iowa—Registration is now open for Practical Farmers of Iowa’s 2021 virtual annual conference, “Coming Home,” which will take place Jan. 21-23. The event will feature over 50 practical, farmer-led sessions – as well as a raft of new offerings, from bilingual and youth sessions, to the premiere of PFI’s first feature-length film, to interactive […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) announced awards totaling $3,599,585 million for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) projects in 10 communities across the state. The CDBG program provides support for community improvements.  Awards were made for water and sewer infrastructure improvements, housing rehabilitation and homebuyer assistance. Grants are awarded based upon the benefit […]

BOONE, Iowa—Funeral arrangements are set for 84 year old Jerry Leroy Grady of Boone, Iowa.  He passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Rolling Green Village in Nevada, Iowa.  A private celebration of life and burial will take place at the Linwood Park Cemetery, Boone, Iowa at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial […]

BOONE, Iowa—Funeral arrangements are being set for 75 year old Susan Elizabeth (Elbert) Brown of Boone, Iowa.  Susan, a retired special education teacher, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020 at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa of complications from an October surgery.  There will be no services at this time.  A memorial service will […]

BOONE, Iowa—Increasing number of students at Boone High School contracting COVID-19 or quarantining as a result of COVID-19 has pushed the district to move to their online learning option at the High School only.  Increasing numbers of students with positive tests last week led the administration to implement their hybrid plan beginning Monday.  At a […]