BOONE, Iowa—YSS has organized the annual Teen Maze, being held this week on the Boone County Fairgrounds. The Teen Maze brings hundreds of volunteers together to host 7th grade students from Boone, Greene and Story County schools and give them an opportunity to make some real world decisions and deal with the consequences. Many Central […]

1st TeamJack Christensen-Ogden (SR) 13.0ppg 4.1spg 3.8apgToryn Severson-Madrid (Soph) 20.6ppg 6.4rpg 2.6apgNathaniel Winter-Boone (SR) 19.2ppg 5.4rpg 2.5spgJackson Newell-Madrid (SR) 11.4ppg 12.8rpg 6.2bpgKadyn Severson-Madrid (SR) 13.7ppg 3.9rpg 4.0apg2nd TeamCarson Van Sickle-Ogden (JR) 11.5ppg 6.0rpg 2.4apgBrody Buck-Madrid (Soph) 10.8ppg 4.7rpg 3.2apgFabian Ortiz-Alaniz-Madrid (Soph) 10.1ppg 3.6apg 2.0spgWes Van Pelt-Boone (Soph) 7.3ppg 1.5apg 36.5% 3ptQuintin Hoskins-Ogden (JR) 6.6ppg 3.9rpg […]

BOONE, Iowa—On March 8, Boone High School junior Lucy Hansen was named one of 15 finalistsnationwide for the America’s Next Great Intern award, presented by Rubin Education.Students in the EDGE Advanced courses at Boone High School were given the opportunity toenter into the contest. In the advanced course, students design an individual learning experiencethrough a […]

The Madrid Tigers Boys Basketball team’s first ever trip to the State Tournament ended with a 72-63 loss to defending champion and 2nd ranked North Linn. The Tigers fought hard throughout the game and actually got the lead cut to 5 in the 4th quarter, but too many free throws by North Linn and not […]

1st TeamMorgan Kathman-Boone (SR) 11.5ppg 3.2rpg 2.8spgJordyn Crosman-Ogden (FR) 12.8ppg 3.1rpg 2.2spgLaura Eagleton-Madrid (FR) 8.0ppg 2.9rpg 0.9spgNatalee Danner-Boone (SR) 8.8ppg 5.3rpg 1.5spgElla Santi-Madrid (SR) 6.2ppg 5.7rpg 2.7apg2nd TeamErin Ades-Boone (JR) 8.2ppg 3.8rpg 2.0spgKaleigh Badker-Ogden (SR) 6.5ppg 2.0rpg 61%FTBrenna Vote-Boone (SR) 4.5ppg 3.7rpg 1.3spgClaire Knudsen-Madrid (JR) 5.6ppg 2.4rpg 67%FTEmma Moorman-Ogden (JR) 3.7ppg 3.6rpg 2.6spgHonorable MentionSydney Adams-Boone […]

BOONE, Iowa—Tuesday, February 28th 2023 the Downtown Boone Team invited community members from organizations throughout Boone to come together and learn more about the Iowa Economic Development’s Main Street Iowa Program and to update them about how the designation efforts are moving forward. Boone County Chamber’s Executive Director, Mike Hammond gave an overview of the Main […]

The 9th ranked Madrid Tigers qualified for their first ever state tournament with a 70-54 win over #8 Baxter on Saturday night in Huxley. The Tigers lead from tipoff to final horn. 18-8 after one quarter, 32-23 at halftime, and 46-40 after three quarters. Madrid held Baxter leading scorer Carson Scroggins to 9 points (11 […]

The Madrid Boys Basketball team finished the regular season with an 18-2 record after their 79-64 win over ACGC Tuesday night. The Tigers tied the school record for wins in a season and also won their first ever West Central Activities Conference Title. Madrid will start the 1A district tournament on February 13th at home […]

OGDEN, Iowa—Ethan Bailey officially took the oath of office as the new Police Chief in Ogden. Bailey replaces his father Mick Bailey who officially retired the end of 2022. Ethan Bailey had been a member of the Boone Police Department and was most recently the departments School Resource Officer with the Boone School District.Ethan Bailey […]

BOONE, Iowa—Fareway recently presented a check for more than $319,000 to the U.S. Marine Corps for their Toys for Tots campaign, which provides toys to children during the holiday season. In addition, more than 75 pallets of toys were collected and donated. Monetary and toy donations were accepted at all 133 Fareway store locations from […]