BOONE, Iowa—Dale Lynn Sinram, “Lynn”, 74, of Boone, Iowa, passed away on June 28, 2023, after years of courageously battling many chronic illnesses and medical conditions. Lynn was born on May 13, 1949, in Mitchell, South Dakota, to Dale and Cora Westergreen. As the 2nd of 4 children, she grew up on the family farm […]

BOONE, Iowa—Boone Public Works has finally been able to secure the signage and has now installed stop signs at First Street and Delaware Street, the intersection with the entrance to the Boone Middle School. The City Council changed the ordinance recently at the recommendation of the Public Safety and Transportation Committee. A portable 4-way stop […]

BOONE, Iowa—It’s a busy season at the Ledges State Park now that summer’s in full swing. Park Manager Andy Bartlett says great progress was made on the railing project this week on Old Indian Trail. A crew from Iowa Prison Industries helped last Wednesday morning to move logs, stones and other material up the steep […]

BOONE, Iowa—Carolyn Mae (Vetter) Handy went happily with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at Westhaven Community in Boone. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 A.M. Monday, July 10, 2023, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Boone. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 A.M. at […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—The National Weather Service office in Des Moines has produced updated information about the possibility of severe weather this week. Storms Tuesday into Wednesday could produce strong winds and large hail. (contributed information, NWS)

LOCAL SCHEDULE FOR TODAY HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALLGilbert at Boone HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALLMadrid vs Baxter at Collins Maxwell1A Quarterfinals (5pm on KWBG) Boone at Carlisle