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Andrew VanLoocke at the Sustainable Advanced Bioeconomy Research (SABR) farm. (Christopher Gannon/Iowa State University)

ISU Study Shows Miscanthus’ Greater Potential for Productivity, Economic Returns

Posted on 20 December 2024 by KWBG

AMES, Iowa – New research at Iowa State University shows that using advanced planting techniques can triple the amount of biomass produced by the perennial, bioenergy crop miscanthus in its establishment year. This would significantly increase the plant’s potential to store carbon and improve its economic viability for producers.   Agricultural lands hold significant potential for […]

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2024 12 20 Volunteer of the Year

Ledges State Park Annual Meeting Held Thursday

Posted on 20 December 2024 by KWBG

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 […]

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Joshua Heyer, Superintendent, Ogden Community School District. Heyer visited about Board meeting held earlier in December. He reviewed the work session which focused on a potential project for the parking at the Middle School High School. More than likely it could end up as a phased project. He talked about wrapping up the fall semester and getting ready for the spring semester and more. Aired Friday, December 20, 2024

Joshua Heyer, Superintendent, Ogden Community School District. Heyer visited about Board meeting held earlier in December. He reviewed the work session which focused on a potential project for the parking at the Middle School High School. More than likely it could end up as a phased project. He talked about wrapping up the fall semester and getting ready for the spring semester and more. Aired Friday, December 20, 2024

Posted on 20 December 2024 by KWBG

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Ogden basketball hosts Pocahontas Area

Posted on 19 December 2024 by KWBG

The Ogden boys’ basketball team lost a close one to Pocahontas Area, 59-58, on Tuesday, December 17, in Ogden. 

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Mikaela Kienitz, Health Talk with the CEO of the Boone County Hospital. She visits about the financial position of the hospital, midway through the fiscal year. She covers several of the management goals and talks about the number of capital projects completed this calendar year and looks forward to 2025. Aired Thursday, December 19, 2024.

Mikaela Kienitz, Health Talk with the CEO of the Boone County Hospital. She visits about the financial position of the hospital, midway through the fiscal year. She covers several of the management goals and talks about the number of capital projects completed this calendar year and looks forward to 2025. Aired Thursday, December 19, 2024.

Posted on 19 December 2024 by KWBG

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Weekly Fuel Report

Weekly Fuel Report

Posted on 18 December 2024 by KWBG

DES MOINES, Iowa—The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has released the Weekly Fuel Report and the price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 4 cents, averaging $2.74 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $.71 per barrel […]

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John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Recycling. Roosa talks about the ongoing efforts to reduce municipal solid waster coming to the Landfill. The biggest diversion is finding new places for Story County and the City Ames to dispose of material previously sent to the Boone County Landfill. Roosa also talks about recycling efforts and some of the challenges with recycling over Christmas and New Years. Aired Wednesday, December 18, 2024.

John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Recycling. Roosa talks about the ongoing efforts to reduce municipal solid waster coming to the Landfill. The biggest diversion is finding new places for Story County and the City Ames to dispose of material previously sent to the Boone County Landfill. Roosa also talks about recycling efforts and some of the challenges with recycling over Christmas and New Years. Aired Wednesday, December 18, 2024.

Posted on 18 December 2024 by KWBG

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Iowa State Fair Board Elections

Posted on 17 December 2024 by KWBG

DES MOINES, Iowa—During the annual State Agricultural Convention, held December 15 in conjunction with the Association of Iowa Fairs Conference, elections were held for positions on the Iowa State Fair Board of Directors. Two new Board members were elected to serve two-year terms. Danny Olson from Red Oak replaces retiring board member Gary Van Aernam […]

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Boone Mayor Eli Stines talks about this week's City Council meeting. The biggest issue to generate discussion was an amended Downtown Boone Main Street Agreement. The proposed an agreement that identified a voting board member on the Main Street Board as a Boone City Council member. The Main Street Board amended the language to a Boone City Official. The Boone City Council tabled action on the agreement to work out the differences. The Mayor talked about the issue and the hope that the matter can be resolved. Aired Tuesday, December 17, 2024.

Boone Mayor Eli Stines talks about this week’s City Council meeting. The biggest issue to generate discussion was an amended Downtown Boone Main Street Agreement. The proposed an agreement that identified a voting board member on the Main Street Board as a Boone City Council member. The Main Street Board amended the language to a Boone City Official. The Boone City Council tabled action on the agreement to work out the differences. The Mayor talked about the issue and the hope that the matter can be resolved. Aired Tuesday, December 17, 2024.

Posted on 17 December 2024 by KWBG

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Andy Bartlett, Manager, Ledges State Park talks about the upcoming annual meeting held by park staff to review the year and begin presenting information about what will be coming up in the next year, 2025. Bartlett says the DNR District Forester has created a draft Ledges State Park Forest Stewardship Plan. Public comments are being sought on the plan and it will be part of the meeting, Thursday, December 19th at 6:30 p.m. at the Boone City Hall Auditorium. The event is free and the public is invited to attend. Aired Monday, December 16, 2024.

Andy Bartlett, Manager, Ledges State Park talks about the upcoming annual meeting held by park staff to review the year and begin presenting information about what will be coming up in the next year, 2025. Bartlett says the DNR District Forester has created a draft Ledges State Park Forest Stewardship Plan. Public comments are being sought on the plan and it will be part of the meeting, Thursday, December 19th at 6:30 p.m. at the Boone City Hall Auditorium. The event is free and the public is invited to attend. Aired Monday, December 16, 2024.

Posted on 16 December 2024 by KWBG

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