DES MOINES, Iowa—Emerald ash borer (EAB) has been found in Kossuth County for the first time. The invasive, ash tree-killing insect from Asia has now been confirmed in all but 7 of Iowa’s 99 counties since its original detection in 2010.Adult beetles were collected from infested trees by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—The list of public beaches receiving advisory this weekend has expanded and at least one is closed to swimming. There are 12 beach advisories for the week of 7/8 11 Beaches with an E. coli-related Advisory:Backbone Beach (Dundee, Delaware County, IA)*Beed’s Lake Beach (Hampton, Franklin County, IA)*Big Creek Beach (Polk City, Polk County, IA)*Black Hawk Beach (Lake View, Sac […]

Alliant Energy has reported a power outage on the south side of Boone, which impacts the KWBG transmitter site.  This means that KWBG AM1590 is temporarily off the air. HOWEVER, you can still listen to your favorite local radio station on the FM Dial at 101.5, and on the stream at www.kwbg.com!! We hope this […]

Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast 4 Skinless boneless chicken breasts about 1 1/2 lb. 1 Tsp Italian seasoning mix 1 Tsp Garlic Powder 1 Tsp Smoked Paprika Sea salt and pepper 12 Asparagus stalks end trimmed 1 oz Tomatoes chopped up 4 slices Mozzarella Cheese (or Swiss) 1 Tbsp Olive Oil Preheat your oven to 400° […]

LOCAL RESULTS FROM YESTERDAY HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL 4A Regional Quarterfinals Boone over Perry 12-0 (Boone advances to #2 ADM on Saturday Night) LOCAL SCHEDULE FOR TODAY HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL 3A Substate Quarterfinals Boone at Ballard 7pm on KWBG HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL 2A Regional Semifinals Ogden at Osage

BOONE, Iowa—Governor Kim Reynolds has recently announced eight recipients of the Iowa Health Careers Registered Apprenticeship Grant Program. The Boone Community School District has been awarded over $410,000 to further expand their existing apprenticeship program. The Health Careers Registered Apprenticeship Program is a new grant opportunity built on an innovative learning model that introduces health care opportunities to […]

BOONE, Iowa—Fareway Stores, Inc. is partnering with Variety – the Children’s Charity to conduct the sixth annual Round Up at the register from July 4 – 23 at all 130 store locations. Customers will have the opportunity to round up to the next dollar or provide an additional donation on their grocery bill to help […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that Dr. Travis Knight has been hired as the Consumer Protection and Regulatory Division Director at the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. Knight will oversee the Food Safety and Animal Health and Consumer Protection and Industry Services divisions.“We are committed to serving Iowans […]