WEBSTER CITY, Iowa—The Webster City City Council has officially approved a resolution to create a 600-acre industrial park south of Highway 20, a strategic move designed to attract new business investment and create jobs for the region. This project will be developed as part of the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s (IEDA) Certified Sites Program, a […]

BOONE, Iowa—Midtown Crossing, a new business set to open in Downtown Boone, is poised to become a central hub for family entertainment in the community. Located at 714 Story St., this new venture will offer an exciting axe-throwing venue designed to provide a unique and engaging experience for residents and visitors alike. The owner of […]

BOONE, Iowa—Karen Lee (Abbott) Ely, 80, of Boone, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025, at the Boone County Hospital in Boone. Following Karen’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration and a complete obituary are pending. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Schroeder-Reimers Memorial Chapel at Sixth and Marshall Streets in Boone. Online […]

BOONE, Iowa—Alvin “Al” Moffet, 89, of Boone, Iowa, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025, at Westhaven Community in Boone. A celebration of Al’s life will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, March 15, 2025, at the Westhaven Community Chapel in Boone. Dave Richardson will officiate. Visitation will be prior to services starting at 9:30 […]

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BOONE, Iowa—Roger D. Moravetz, 81, of Boone, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025, at the Eastern Star Masonic Home in Boone. Roger was born July 3, 1943, in Ogden, IA, the son of John and Sylvia (Stone) Moravetz. He grew up on a farm south east of Ogden. Roger attended country school through the sixth […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—The National Weather Service Office in Des Moines has provided updated information about the Wind Advisory and Red Flag Warning issued for a sizable part of the state today. Critical fire weather conditions and strong winds are expected today with fire danger highest across the southern 3/4 of Iowa. Winds are strongest across […]

BOONE, Iowa—Lorrie Jean Lee of Boone, IA, and formerly of Merced, CA, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Westhaven Community in Boone. Lorrie Lee was born, Lorrie Bullard, on July 17, 1942, to Doris and Walter Bullard in San Pedro, CA. She grew up in Chowchilla, CA, and graduated from Chowchilla High […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—The National Weather Service Office in Des Moines has updated information about critical fire weather conditions and strong winds that will affect the area Friday. Fire danger will be highest across the southern 3/4 of Iowa. Winds are expected to be strongest across the northern 3/4 of Iowa. This will affect the area […]