AMES, Iowa—One year after skyrocketing 29%, the average value of an acre of Iowa farmland jumped another 17%, or $1,660, to $11,411 per acre. The nominal value of an acre of farmland is again higher this year than at any point since Iowa State University began surveying values in 1941. When adjusting for inflation, the […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch that does include the KWBG listening area. URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 350 AM CST Mon Dec 19 2022 …Significant Winter Storm and Extreme Cold Mid to Late Week… .A powerful winter storm will cross the region […]

BOONE, Iowa—Verle Lloyd Swanson, son of Lloyd and Nellie (Dahl) Swanson, was born on October 4, 1936 in Paton, Iowa.  He passed away at Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa on December 16, 2022 at the age of 86 years. Verle grew up in Boxholm, Iowa and graduated from Boxholm High School.  On November 25, […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—The National Weather Service office in Des Moines has provided updated information about the expected Winter Storm Conditions expected the second half the week. Much of the state can expect snow, possible blizzard conditions, strong winds and brutal cold. (contributed information, NWS)

AMES, Iowa—The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Master Gardener program will again host the Home Gardening Webinar Series, beginning in January and ending in March. Designed for anyone who is interested in gardening or horticulture, the series aims to inspire and educate. Throughout the series, participants will hear from experts at Iowa State, the […]

ANKENY, Iowa—After a challenging 12 weeks of curriculum, the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program has announced the graduation of 25 business owners from its eighth cohort of the program in Iowa. The members of this cohort are small business owners from across the state who represent a diverse range of business and industry. These business owners have […]

LOCAL RESULTS FROM YESTERDAY HIGH SCHOOL GIRLSBASKETBALLOgden over Woodward Granger 40-39ADM over Boone 46-37West Central Valley over Madrid 40-26 HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALLOgden over Woodward Granger 53-45ADM over Boone 58-37Madrid over West Central Valley 82-45 LOCAL SCHEDULE FOR TODAY HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS WRESTLINGBoone hosting Boone Tournament (Ogden also to compete) HIGH SCHOOL BOYS WRESTLINGBoone at […]

AMES, Iowa—Food pantries have seen a dramatic increase in the number of people seeking assistance, with many pantries setting all-time records this fall for clients served. Volunteers with the Master Gardener Program with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach responded to this need by donating fresh produce to food pantries throughout the state. As part […]

PEPPERMINT DELIGHT½ pound Oreo Cookies1/3 cup melted butterCrush cookies and combine with butter. Press into 9×13 pan.12 small peppermint sticks, crushed½ pound miniature marshmallows1 pint whipping cream prepared according to directionsCombine whipped cream, crushed peppermint sticks and marshmallows. Spread on the top of crust and place in refrigerator for 6 to 8 hours. Christmas Coal […]