BOONE, Iowa—Boone officials encourage residents contacted by surveyors this weekend to participate with information needed to complete a competitive grant application.

DES MOINES, Iowa—The National Weather Service Office in Des Moines has issued a Winter Weather Advisory affecting Central Iowa on Wednesday. URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGENational Weather Service Des Moines IA155 PM CST Tue Feb 4 2025…LIGHT FREEZING RAIN AND DRIZZLE EXPECTED ON WEDNESDAY….Light freezing rain and drizzle is expected to develop acrosssouthern Iowa Wednesday […]

ANKENY, Iowa—After twenty-two years of dedicated leadership, Rob Denson announced today that he will retire as President and CEO of DMACC effective December 30, 2025. Denson has served in that role since 2003 and leaves behind a legacy of growth, innovation and commitment to student success. Reflecting on his more than 40 years in higher […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—The National Weather Service office in Des Moines is expecting bitterly cold wind chills for much of Iowa tonight. The coldest temperatures and wind chills will be across northern Iowa. The coldest conditions are expected overnight tonight. Conditions will improve later Tuesday morning into the afternoon. (contributed information, NWS)

DES MOINES, Iowa—The National Weather Service office in Des Moines is expecting some of the coldest temperatures by Tuesday morning. Extreme cold wind chills are forecast for tonight into Tuesday morning. An Extreme Cold Warning has been issued for parts of central and northern Iowa. A Cold Weather Advisory has been issued elsewhere. Much of […]

BOONE, Iowa—Boone County District Court Judge John Flynn delivered the Oath of Office this week to Boone County officials elected in the November General Election. The Oath is delivered to the elected officials and also the Chief Deputy for the Auditor and for the Sheriff. Left to Right, Katie Moran, Deputy Auditor; Boone County Auditor […]

BOONE, Iowa—The staff from the Ledges State Park held their Annual Season Wrap Up meeting at the Boone City Hall Auditorium. Park Manager Andy Bartlett gave a brief presentation about a very successful year. Bartlett said that 2024 was nearing 4,000 volunteer hours, more than they’ve ever had before. He said over 700 volunteer hours […]

BOONE, Iowa—The end of the year, Dennis Lynch will be stepping down after service 26 years on the Boone County Zoning Board of Adjustment. Lynch was an original member of the Board of Adjustment when Boone County adopted zoning. He was officially appointed to the Zoning Board of Adjustment during a meeting on December 7, […]

1ST TEAM OFFENSE QB Preston Wicker-Madrid (Senior) 60-107 1199yds 16TD 6INT (1994rush yds 27td) RB Easton Halverson-Madrid (Junior) 124att 685yds 7TD RB Lucas Boucher-Boone (Senior) 158att 901yds 6TD WR Dylan Bolton-Boone (Senior) 40rec 707yds 9TD WR Tyler Lass-Ogden (Freshman) 30rec 562yds 6TD WR Loken Velky-Madrid (Junior) 17rec 288yds 6TD OL Henderson Gustafson-Boone (Junior) OL Slayde Lee-Boone […]

BOONE, Iowa—Cool, damp, blustery conditions greeted those participating in the Rededication of the Ledges State Park Saturday. It was 100-years to the date the Ledges State Park was dedicated. Ledges Park Manager, Andy Bartlett greeted those on hand for early afternoon event held in the Carl Fritz Henning Shelter. Bartlett spoke about the impact the […]