DAYTON, Iowa—Shelby Sorenson of Pilot Mound, Iowa has been selected the 2021 Dayton Wrangler Junior Queen.  Shelby is the 15-year-old daughter of Trent Sorenson and Steve and Bernadette Culp.  She is currently a freshman at Southeast Valley High School.  Shelby is a member of TMRA, a junior rodeo competition.  She loves to barrel race. Shelby has been an ambassador […]

BOONE, Iowa–Boone County personnel will be excavating the ditches and raising the roadway surface on 160th St. between W. Ave. and Y Ave. (R38). The distance is just under two miles. Access for local residents and emergency response vehicles will be maintained. Please use caution if you need to travel on 160th St. during this […]

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DES MOINES, Iowa—Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented Monday 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. “After generally dry and pleasant weather during the Iowa State Fair, beneficial rain fell across much of northern Iowa over […]

DAYTON, Iowa—After having to cancel the annual Dayton Rodeo in 2020, the Celebration Committee turned it’s attention to preparing for the 2021 event which will be held in Dayton September 3rd thru the 6th.  A full slate of fun and entertainment returns in 2021.  More information is available here. The Celebration Committee is composed of […]

DEs MOINES, Iowa—The National Weather Service office in Des Moines has expanded the area for Tuesday’s Heat Advisory to include several counties along Highway 30 in central and western Iowa. URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 317 AM CDT Tue Aug 24 2021 …HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO […]

DAYTON, Iowa—Lynne Heckman has been involved with the Dayton Rodeo since 2007 when she joined the Serpentine Riders drill team.  She performed with  the team for eight years and coached the team for four years. In addition to drill team, she has sung the National Anthem, carried sponsor flags, rode in the parade, and served as […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—The National Weather Service has updated it’s forecast to include a Heat Advisory for Tuesday afternoon. At this time, Boone and Story Counties are not included in the Advisory which could changer URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 313 PM CDT Mon Aug 23 2021 …HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT […]

BOONE, Iowa—Boone County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections Diane Patrick is announcing that Candidate Filing for the Regular City and School Board Election, which will be held November 2nd , begins August 23rd and ends September 16th. Nomination papers are filed with their respective School Board Secretary and/or City Clerks Individuals wishing to run for […]