BOONE, Iowa—State Auditor Rob Sand paid a visit to the Boone County Courthouse Friday afternoon, specifically to present to Boone County a P.I.E. Award. P.I.E. stands for Public Innovations and Efficiencies, a program that Sand started after he was elected Auditor for the State. It recognizes Iowa’s counties, cities and school districts that implement innovative […]

BOONE, Iowa—Last fall, an inspection of the floating dock near the bait house at Don Williams discovered that a number of the floating sections were no longer safe. At the time, Boone County Safety Officer Tim McGlynn submitted an application to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to replace the unsafe sections. The DNR did […]

BOONE, Iowa—Evan and Emilee Jorgensen moved another step forward Friday with a ground breaking ceremony at their building at 608 Carroll Street. The Jorgensen’s purchased the old YMCA building in December of 23 and have since been working to move forward with their plans to re-open the structure once it’s been rehabilitated. They announced that […]

The Madrid Tiger Boys Basketball team held off a very talented Marquette Catholic squad Friday night to secure their first ever State Title in Boys Basketball and cap off a 28-0 season. Madrid seemed to be in control at the halftime break 31-21, but the Defenders came out and outscored Madrid 21-13 in the 3rd […]

The #2 Madrid Tigers Boys Basketball team used some “Toryn Magic” and advanced to the 1A State Title Game with a 71-58 win over #4 Fort Dodge St Edmond Thursday Night. The Tigers held the lead 34-26 at halftime and clamped down defensively only giving up 32 second half points en route to their 27th […]

The Madrid Tigers Basketball team stayed perfect on the season and moved to the 1A State Semifinals with a 68-57 win over Boyden Hull on Wednesday afternoon in Des Moines. The Tigers got 30pts from senior Toryn Severson en route to the win. The Tigers hit 11-15 from the Free Throw line in the 2nd […]

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 morning […]

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 education […]