DES MOINES, Iowa—The National Weather Service office in Des Moines has updated information about the next wave of winter weather that will impact Iowa. The large system is expected to produce rain, snow, thunderstorms, and strong winds. The timing will be Sunday into Tuesday. Northern Iowa will see accumulating snowfall Sunday then turning to all […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—The weekly Drought Monitor was released last week and showed only slight improvement in drought conditions for the state of Iowa. The weekly report was made available by the National Weather Service Thursday. Less than a percentage point improvement for the entire state was reported. Locally, Boone County remains at 100% Severe Drought. […]

BOONE, Iowa—Boone County Attorney Matt Speers’ office released a summary of cases handled by the office for the past week. This week’s list includes a couple of felony cases handled by the office. The report is available on the Boone County Attorney’s Facebook page.

DES MOINES, Iowa—The Des Moines National Weather Service has provided an update on the expected weather conditions affecting Iowa into next week. A large system with rain, snow and freezing rain, possible thunder storms and strong winds will be impacting the state. Northern Iowa will see accumulating snowfall Sunday then turning to all rain. Central […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—The weekly fuel report, released earlier this week by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, shows an increase in gasoline. The price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 14 cents, averaging $3.31 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West […]

MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa ––If you drive on Interstate 35 between Huxley and Ames you need to be aware of upcoming nighttime closures of I-35 that may impact your trip. Due to weather concerns, the Iowa DOT’s Marshalltown construction office has rescheduled the closure dates for this project. I-35 will now be closed from Iowa 210 to […]

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STRATFORD, Iowa—Ronda R. Patterson, 83, of Stratford, passed away on March 20, 2024 at Bethany Life in Story City. Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 10:30 AM at the South Marion United Methodist Church, 1392 390th Street, south of Stratford, with Pastor Jim Roth officiating. Burial will be at the South Marion […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—The National Weather Service office in Des Moines has provided a morning update on the expectations of hazardous weather conditions for today and into the weekend. Travel conditions early Friday morning in Boone County have certainly taken a turn due to accumulations of wet, slushy snow. (contributed press release, NWS)

Madrid Community Schools: 2hr late start. No morning preschool, no morning Kids Club, no morning activities or practices. Ogden Community Schools: 2hr late start Boone Community Schools: 2hr late start Meals on Wheels cancelled for Boone County