DES MOINES, Iowa—On August 12, 2021, the Iowa Utilities Board issued a letter approving the locations, dates and times for a series of public informational meetings to inform landowners about a proposed carbon dioxide pipeline in Iowa by Summit Carbon Solutions, LLC. Summit Carbon filed its request for the meeting dates with the IUB on August 11, 2021 in […]

LOCAL SCHEDULE FOR TODAY   HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS/BOYS CROSS COUNTRY Boone and Madrid at Gilbert Meet (ISU Course in Ames) Ogden at Southeast Valley Meet (Gowrie Golf Course)     HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL Interstate 35 at Ogden Madrid vs Colo Nesco and South Hamilton at Jewell

DES MOINES, Iowa—The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s weekly fuel report shows a decline in gasoline prices in Iowa, but natural gas prices rose 5 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $3.91/MMbtu. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West […]

BOONE, Iowa—The Boone County Secondary Roads Department has reported that utility work will close about a mile of “G” Avenue. G Ave, will be CLOSED tomorrow, Thurs., Aug. 26th between 130th St. and 140th St. Northern Natural Gas will be installing a new gas main. The work being done is closest to 130th St.  

DES MOINES, Iowa—The National Weather Service in Des Moines is expecting strong thunderstorm activity with potentially heavy rainfall this afternoon and evening. Increased chances exist over northern and central Iowa.                                                   […]

DAYTON, Iowa—Jacee Wren has been selected as the Senior Queen for the 2021 Dayton Wrangler Rodeo.  Wren is a native of Bryan, Texas, and is now residing in Knoxville, Iowa. Wren is a graduate of Texas A & M University with a degree in Ag Leadership, she is the daughter of Ralph and Terri Wren.  Jacee […]

GRINNELL, Iowa—Boone County Fairgrounds is one of 15 finalists in Grinnell Mutual’s 2021 Fairground Facelift promotion. They were chosen from nearly 50 submissions. With votes from community members, the project for Boone County Fairgrounds, “Rabbit barn,” could receive a grant of up to $3,000 to help make it happen. The project will make improvements to […]

AMES, Iowa—Funeral arrangements are set for 90 year old Irene Frances (Sondey) Stahr of Ames, Iowa and previously Ogden, Iowa.  She passed from this life on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, while at home and surrounded by family. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, August 27, 2021 at Saint Cecilia Catholic […]