BOONE, Iowa—Lisa Kahookele took the Oath of Office during Monday night’s Boone City Council meeting and will complete the unexpired term as the 3rd Ward Councilmember on the Boone City Council. The seat previously held by Mayor Eli Stines. Kahookele won the Special Election to fill the vacancy earlier this month.

BOONE, Iowa—The Boone Outdoor Piano is back downtown after extensive work by Chuck Behm. The piano is nothing like the original and has been weather proofed as much as possible. The piano was moved to the Book Shoppe at 817 Story Street to start the season.

PILOT MOUND, Iowa—Donald Steven Myers, 72, of Pilot Mound, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at his home. Following his wishes, cremation has taken place. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. Monday, March 25, 2024, at the Schroeder-Reimers Memorial Chapel, 1006 6th Street, Boone. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. […]

BOONE, Iowa—Michael “Mick” John Jacobson, 71, of Boone, Iowa, passed away at home on Monday, March 18, 2023. Michael was born on December 6, 1952, in Boone, Iowa, the son of Ivan and Lorena (Powers) Jacobson. He attended Boone High School, graduating in 1971. Michael was united in marriage to Sue Gus on June 11, […]

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LOCAL SCHEDULE FOR TODAY  MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL  DMACC vs Pima   NJCAA Tournament  1st Round (1pm)   COLLEGE BASEBALL  DMACC at Iowa Western (DH)  

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AMES, Iowa—From quaint hometown diners to upscale urban eateries, the competition was fierce as the Iowa Beef Industry Council and the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association accepted nominations for the 15th annual Iowa’s Best Burger contest. This year’s contest saw record-breaking engagement, with more than 7,500 burger enthusiasts casting their ballots, underscoring the deep-seated love and passion […]