BOONE, Iowa—The Boone Veterans Council hosted the Boone Veterans Day Ceremony at the Veterans Monument in the Linwood Park Cemetery in Boone Friday morning. Even though wind chill dipped into the low teens, there was still a hearty group that attended to hear Colonel Charles Lampe speak.                 […]

1ST TEAM Erin Ades-Boone-JR 205kills 333digs 32ace serves Natalee Danner-Boone-SR 153kills 293digs 52blocks Hannah Chesnut-Boone-SR 578assists 209digs 29ace serves Ella Santi-Madrid-SR 173kills 178digs 35ace serves Alana Burton-Ogden-SR 110kills 26blocks 40ace serves Emma Moorman-Ogden-JR 339assists 166digs 22ace serves     2ND TEAM Brenna Vote-Boone-SR 136kills 279digs 25ace serves Katelyn Ellis-Ogden-SR 74kills 24blocks 30ace serves Ellie Smith-Madrid-JR […]

                    McFarland Clinic honored 10 Community Grant recipients at their Trusted Choice Honors program on November 1. As part of their annual staff recognition program, McFarland Clinic awarded ten (10) $1,000 grants ($10,000 total) to local non-profit organizations nominated by providers and employees.   TCH Community […]

2022 All Raccoon River Conference Volleyball  

BOONE, Iowa—Boone County Hospital (BCH) is happy to announce the hiring of Mikaela Kienitz, RN, MSN, FACHE, as the new CEO of the Hospital. Mikaela will begin her new duties on January 2, 2023. Mikaela will be replacing long-time CEO Joe Smith. Joe has been with BCH for 30-years. Joe’s retirement will be bittersweet. He […]

BOONE, Iowa—It took over a year, but volunteers recently installed Story Walk® in McHose Park. Jamie Williams, Director for the Ericson Public Library says she began by working with Park Staff to determine the best location for the project, seeking a paved trail that would be accessible and available to everyone. She requested the McHose […]

The Boone Wrestling Club now has $500 to help with equipment purchases, compliments of the Boone Hunt and Fish Club.  Pictured are Ryan Ross, BHS Head Wrestling Coach, Tom Hugley of the Hunt & Fish Club, and Coty Mallicoat of the Wrestling Club

DES MOINES, Iowa—The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issues a Wind Advisory affecting central Iowa, including Boone County from Sunday afternoon until early Monday morning. URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 303 AM CDT Sun Oct 23 2022 …WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 […]

What a tasty way to contribute to Ledges State Park improvements! Last Saturday’s Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser hosted by The Friends of the Ledges raised nearly $1500.  Thanks to the volunteers and participants!

Driving on Story Street in Boone, you’ll find this great display of festive fall spirit!