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 […]

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 Diane […]

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

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 […]

1st TeamAubrey Leonard-Ogden (JR) 326digs 194-200serves 20acesTria Hoyle-Boone (JR) 86kills 91-104serves 6acesJenna Johnson-Boone (JR) 131digs 358assists 214-238serves 25acesAddie Tungesvik-Boone (SR) 326digs 192-227serves 28acesIyla Fine-Madrid (Soph) 50kills 351digs 185-193serves 26acesOlivia Coleman-Ogden (Soph) 53kills 13blocks 60digs 238-250serves 25aces2ND TEAMSamantha Springer-Madrid (JR) 121assists 70digs 121-149serves 22acesPaige Richards-Madrid (Soph) 470digs 152-193serves 22acesKatelyn Ryan-Ogden (SR) 154digs 220-232serves 31acesSavannah Bradley-Madrid (FR) […]

The Madrid Tigers used a stingy defense and made the plays when necessary to upset #3 Lisbon Friday night in the Class A Quarterfinals. Preston Wicker scored 3 rushing TD’s and connected with Jevyn Severson on another as the Tigers returned to the UNI Dome for a 2nd consecutive season. Madrid (9-2) will take on […]