BOONE, Iowa—It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Boone resident, David Corbin Smelcer on June 28, 2024 at Iowa Methodist in Des Moines.  Born on April 6, 1978, David was a beloved son, father, and friend. David’s parents, Cindy Baldus and David Laurence Smelcer, brought him into a world he would […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—The Iowa Environmental Council has released it’s Weekly Water Watch with the condition of the State Beaches. The report includes Advisories and also the impact from flooding. This week, there were eight state beaches listed with Advisories. Not shown in the list are seven county and city beaches which can be viewed on […]

BOONE, Iowa—The Boone County Attorney Matt Speers makes available a weekly summary of court cases handled through the Boone County Attorney’s Office. This week’s report sentencing for Raedean Sheldon Anderson, found guilty on multiple sex offenses by a Boone County Jury. The information is available on the Boone County Attorney’s Facebook page.

BOONE, Iowa—Boone Public Works plans to try to keep the public up to date on the Story Street Downtown Mill and Overlay Project because of it’s impact. The announcement Friday is the project remains on schedule. (contributed press release, Boone Public Works)

JEFFERSON, Iowa—Midland Power Cooperative members reelected three incumbent directors and one new director last night at the co-op’s annual meeting held in Jefferson. District 1 Director Randy Christensen, District 2 Director Jim Byriel, and District 3 Director Joel Skow all retained their seats, while Francis Buckel was elected in District 4 to replace Tom Ingebritson, […]

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BOONE, Iowa—Jim Fitzgerald, agricultural science teacher at Boone High School, was selected as Iowa’s 2024 Outstanding Ag Teacher by the Iowa Association of Agricultural Educators. This award program distinguishes secondary and post-secondary agricultural education teachers who are conducting the highest quality agricultural education programs in the state. The award recognizes leadership in civic, community, agriculture/agribusiness […]

LOCAL RESULTS FROM YESTERDAY  HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL  Bondurant Farrar over Boone 7-2  Ogden over Panorama 6-3  Madrid over CAM 4-0  HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL  Panorama over Ogden 7-6 10innings  Boone over Bondurant Farrar 8-6  LOCAL SCHEDULE FOR TODAY  HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL  Carlisle at Boone (7pm on KWBG)   HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL  Johnston at Boone  Ankeny Christian […]

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BOONE, Iowa—The first phase of housing at Villas at Fox Pointe were formally declared open during a ceremony at the complexes community center, even though there are a number of families already living at the development. City officials say occupancy has been granted to many of the other homes in the first part of the […]