BOONE, Iowa—There are seven names listed as candidates for the upcoming Boone Park Commission election on November 2nd.  One of those candidates, Levi Baber, sent information on his candidacy to KWBG News: My name is Levi Baber and I am running for the Parks Commission. I have lived in Boone for 11 years, and am […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—The Great Iowa Treasure Hunt is preparing to release its fall publication, which includes new names of past and present Iowans who have unclaimed property waiting to be claimed. State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald is giving us a sneak peek for Boone County. “Everyone loves a top 10 list, especially when it comes […]

Following severe injuries suffered by two bike riders who ignored stop signs at gravel road crossings on the High Trestle Trail in Boone County, the Boone County Conservation Board has added one more big yellow reminder at all crossings to remove any doubt whether the red stop signs are to be obeyed. No one likes […]

Iowa High School Cross Country Team Rankings for September 21st   Ogden Boys #6 in 1A   https://www.iowarunjumpthrow.com/cross-country/2021-cross-country-results-rankings/2021-team-rankings/2021-week-4-team-rankings/

LOCAL RESULTS FROM YESTERDAY HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL Grand View Christian over Madrid 25-22, 25-8, 25-5   LOCAL SCHEDULE FOR TODAY   HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL ADM at Boone (7:15pm on KWBG) Ogden at Pleasantville Madrid at Van Meter

Martin Oil is looking to hire a clerk for it’s Short Stop store on the East Side of Boone. Starting pay is $8.25 per hour with raises every three months. A candidate would usually work three shifts per week with shift being scheduled between 5 AM and 10 PM. Martin Oil is family-owned and offers […]

Your Boone Hy-Vee is hiring the following positions: Cashier Customer Service Pharmacy Tech – Starts at $14 with Certification Kitchen Meat Bakery Starbucks Wine & Spirits Stocking Offering flexible scheduling, 10% off groceries, and 401k. Please visit Hy-Vee.com and click on careers to apply.

DES MOINES, Iowa— Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented today 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. “It’s National Farm Safety and Health Week, which is a great opportunity to remind Iowans to keep safety top of […]

BOONE, Iowa—Funeral arrangements are set for Richard “Doug” Douglas Elliott, age 51 of Boone, Iowa. He passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at UnityPoint Health – Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Doug was born on April 28, 1970 in Marshalltown, IA, the son of Richard and Beverly (Risdal) Elliott. He spent his childhood […]