BOONE, Iowa—Employees at the Fareway corporate office had the opportunity to wear jeans on Fridays during the month of May and support Sleeping Angels. The Boone-based non-profit works to assist Iowa families that endure the loss of an infant child.  

DES MOINES, Iowa—The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provided the updated weekly information about fuel prices.  This week, the noticable change was in the price of natural gas. Natural gas prices rose 12 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $3.27/MMbtu. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—Central Iowa will see the possibility of hot, muggy weather with the potential for strong storms.  The National Weather Service Office in Des Moines has provided updated information about what people can expect.                                         […]

EXIRA, Iowa—Funeral arrangements have been set for Joan Lorraine Noelck, daughter of Otto and Hazel (Dammann) Duede, was born May 27, 1927, in Audubon County and entered her heavenly home on June 11, 2021, at the Exira Care Center at the age of 94 years and 15 days. Joan was baptized at First Presbyterian Church […]

Here is what we have left for today: Camp Fire Heart of Iowa- Two nights in Variety Club. Opening bid for today is $225. Fuji Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar in Ames- One $25 gift certificate available. SOLD OUT Papa Murphy’s Pizza in Boone- Large one-topping pizza cards. Wheeler Dealer Price= $5.75. 2 cards are […]

BOONE, Iowa—Funeral arrangements will be set for 48 year old Jamie Alan Wiebers (Slick) of Boone, Iowa. He passed away at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames, Iowa on Sunday, June 13, 2021. Jamie was born on October 28, 1972 in Sac City, Iowa the son of Gary Weibers and Terri (Lynch) Haberer. Jamie […]

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A Democratic state representative from eastern Iowa who chaired the Legislative Black Caucus and advocated for the safety of meatpacking plant workers early during the pandemic has become the first person to announce a run for governor next year. Rep. Ras Smith launched an ad campaign on Tuesday, hours before […]