BOONE, Iowa—The Boone City Council has approved a development agreement for the second phase of the housing project located at the northwest corner of 22nd and Linn Streets. Brian Fritz and MCC Development are calling the second phase Boone Senior Cottage, which will target residents 55 and older. This second development agreement was expected after […]

BOONE, Iowa—Frances Diane Duffy Curran, 82, of Boone, Iowa, passed away on March 2, 2023, from pulmonary disease. She was born June 20, 1940, the daughter of Regis and Gwen Duffy at the Boone County Hospital. On June 25, 1960, she married William Curran II at Sacred Heart Church in Boone, Iowa. Diane attended Sacred […]

BOONE, Iowa—The Boone Police Department has filled one of it’s vacancies with the hiring of Rylie S. Bryant as the newest member of the department. Bryant, from Ogden, was sworn in by Boone Mayor John Slight during the Monday night City Council meeting. Chief John Wiebold said Bryant would begin training with the department right […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—The National Weather Service office in Des Moines has made available additional information about possible hazardous winter weather conditions for the state. The first event will be taking place today into Wednesday. (contributed information, NWS)

KWBG-Copy-of-UNI-Dome-Indoor-1Download

LOCAL RESULTS FROM YESTERDAY HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALLNorth Linn over Madrid 72-631A State Quarterfinals(Madrid ends their season 22-3)

The Madrid Tigers Boys Basketball team’s first ever trip to the State Tournament ended with a 72-63 loss to defending champion and 2nd ranked North Linn. The Tigers fought hard throughout the game and actually got the lead cut to 5 in the 4th quarter, but too many free throws by North Linn and not […]

https://www.kwbg.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Commuity-Theatre-Janae-Erickson-030623.mp3

​​Students in the new Power Equipment Technology Program gain foundational knowledge of gasoline and small diesel engines, and their components that can be applied to real-world experience. ​The program can be completed in five terms (21 months), with paid student internships, tool allowances and full scholarships provided by Van Wall. The first group of students […]