BOONE, Iowa—The redistricting activity will continue as counties and cities will be updating changes in their voting precincts which will be in effect for voting in November 2022.  Generally the realignment at the county level does not draw the attention it gets at the state level.  Auditor Diane Patrick is required to present any changes […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—The Iowa Department of Education recently recognized the success of the Boone School District’s “EDGE” Program. The article explains how Lyndsey Hyman uses resources like the Department of Education’s Clearinghouse to benefit students involved with the “EDGE” program. The October 28th article is available from the Iowa Department of Education’s website.

DES MOINES, Iowa—The weekly U.S. Drought Monitor report this week shows continued improvement in drought conditions in Iowa.  Overall, there was a continued increase in the percentage of area reporting no drought or abnormally dry conditions. There was about a 10 percent reduction in the area considered to have moderate drought conditions, which a week […]

BOONE, Iowa—Thanksgiving is less than a week away and there are still reports that there will be a shortage of turkeys, but Gretta Irwin, Executive Director of the Iowa Turkey Federation says it’s not the case in Iowa. Irwin says turkey production in Iowa is faced with the same problems that face all businesses and […]

It’s looking mighty colorful at Hilltop Greenhouse in Ogden. Two gift $40 certificates are still available as of 1:31 PM. Wheeler Dealer Price= $26 each.  Call 515-432-1590 right now to bid or purchase.

BOONE, Iowa—Funeral arrangements have been set for 33 year old Stormy Page Meeks of Des Moines, Iowa and formerly of Boone, Iowa.  She passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames. Stormy was born the daughter of Milo and Tracy (Martin) Davis on November 15, 1988 in Sweetwater, […]

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DES MOINES, Iowa—The weekly fuel report released this week by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship shows gasoline prices averaged lower in the most recent survey. The price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 2 cents, averaging $3.18 across Iowa according to AAA.Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil fell this week […]

BOONE, Iowa—Funeral arrangements have been set for 92 year old Beverly (Linn) Sturtz of Boone, Iowa. She passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at the Eastern Star Masonic Home in Boone. Beverly was the daughter of Rupert and Dollie (Stumbo) Linn born on January 29, 1929 at her parents’ home in rural Pilot Mound. […]