BOONE, Iowa—VisionBank, a longtime supporter of Heart of Iowa Habitat for Humanity, recently donated $1,000 to assist Habitat for Humanity and its mission to eliminate poverty housing. Fundraising during a pandemic has brought significant challenges to our organization, so we truly cherish the generous donation. Lindsay Lynch, Habitat’s Associate Director, shares, “We genuinely appreciate the […]

GRAND JUNCTION, Iowa—A 46 year old Grand Junction man, Travis Fincel has been hospitalized at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, after he was struck by a truck on a street in Grand Junction.  The Iowa State Patrol reports that the accident occurred shortly after 8:00 Tuesday evening, when a vehicle, operated by 72 year […]

BOONE, Iowa—Pre-paid, ongoing wellness coaching and counseling services are now available to Boone County farm families. Families can get confidential support for a variety of life events via phone, text, live chat, video or app—in addition to existing sources of 24/7 help. Coaching and counseling will be provided through Personal Assistance Services (PAS), which has […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—Wednesday, 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 requires social distancing and reasonable public health measures for many social, community, business, or leisure gatherings or events.   For high school-sponsored events and other sporting or recreational events, including youth and adult […]

LOCAL SCHEDULE FOR TODAY   HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING ACGC, Panorama and Southeast Valley at Ogden

Here is what’s left for today: (2) One-year family memberships to the Iowa Arboretum. (8) (6) $25 gift cards to Pole Position Raceway in Grimes. (2) Service certificates for Blake’s Garage. (2) $25 off rental from Boone Rental. (1) Two nights in Variety Club (Camp Hantesa). Call 515-432-1590 to bid or obtain a bid number […]