BOONE, Iowa—The Boone County Road Department has announced that 180th Street, between “c” Avenue and “D” Avenue will be closed, possibly through March 15th. The plan is to replace a culvert a half mile west of “D” Avenue or U.S. Highway 169. Residents or those that typically travel on 180th Street in that area should […]

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AMES, Iowa—As prices for organic products continue to rise and demand stays strong, farmers have many questions about the costs, benefits and potential profits represented by organic farming methods.  A new, two-year project led by Iowa State University builds on decades of work at two organic research sites in Iowa. It will also add a […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship released the weekly fuel price report. An earlier release has some outdated information included, but the errors have been corrected. This week the price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 8 cents, averaging $3.14 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) Board of Directors recently awarded a total of nearly $82,000 in State Housing Trust Fund grants to Siouxland Habitat for Humanity and Heart of Iowa Habitat for Humanity to support the construction of two single-family homes in Rock Valley and Odgen. The funding is made available through the […]

BOONE, Iowa—Any one that’s been following the budgeting process for Boone County, the cities in Boone County and the school districts has probably wondered by the hurry to set levy rates. Boone County Auditor Diane Patrick released information from her office this week, explaining a mailing to property tax payers which is required by the […]

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BOONE, Iowa—The Boone County Supervisors took time out of their meeting Monday to sign off on a proclamation presented by Brittany Rice of Community and Family Resources. The proclamation if for Problem Gambling Awareness Month, recognized during March. Rice said it’s certainly tied to March Madness. She also talked to the Supervisors about the gambling […]