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State Senator Jesse Green, Legislative Review. Green talks about the Senate proposal for a constitutional amendment to repeal the natural resources and outdoor recreation trust fund and dedicate a portion of the state revenue from sales and use taxes for property tax relief. Green also talked about education funding and other matters occurring this week. Aired Friday, February 21, 2025.

State Senator Jesse Green, Legislative Review. Green talks about the Senate proposal for a constitutional amendment to repeal the natural resources and outdoor recreation trust fund and dedicate a portion of the state revenue from sales and use taxes for property tax relief. Green also talked about education funding and other matters occurring this week. Aired Friday, February 21, 2025.

Posted on 21 February 2025 by KWBG

https://www.kwbg.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/State-Senator-Jesse-Green-Legislative-Review-022125.mp3 State Senator Jesse Green (R-Boone)

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Zach Stier, Ronda Kelley and Candy Noelck from the Ericson Public Library talk about wrapping up the month of February and what's planned for the month of March. Routine programs are on the calendar in March, but there are also a number of programs that may involve Leprechauns or Librarians. There is also a whole week of events and activities for Spring Break the week of March 17th. Aired Friday, February 21, 2025.

Zach Stier, Ronda Kelley and Candy Noelck from the Ericson Public Library talk about wrapping up the month of February and what’s planned for the month of March. Routine programs are on the calendar in March, but there are also a number of programs that may involve Leprechauns or Librarians. There is also a whole week of events and activities for Spring Break the week of March 17th. Aired Friday, February 21, 2025.

Posted on 21 February 2025 by KWBG

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Holly Stecker, Director of the Downtown Boone Mainstreet Program talks about the progress that's been made since Boone was selected to be a Mainstreet City. She talks about the amount of work done to meet established guidelines and how strategic goals have been set in four categorical areas. Stecker also talks about a Downtown Boone Mainstreet Open House on February 25th at 903 Story Street from 4:30 to 6:30 where people can find out more about Mainstreet. Aired Thursday, February 20, 2025.

Holly Stecker, Director of the Downtown Boone Mainstreet Program talks about the progress that’s been made since Boone was selected to be a Mainstreet City. She talks about the amount of work done to meet established guidelines and how strategic goals have been set in four categorical areas. Stecker also talks about a Downtown Boone Mainstreet Open House on February 25th at 903 Story Street from 4:30 to 6:30 where people can find out more about Mainstreet. Aired Thursday, February 20, 2025.

Posted on 20 February 2025 by KWBG

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City Encourages Residents to Support Survey This Weekend

Posted on 20 February 2025 by KWBG

BOONE, Iowa—Boone officials encourage residents contacted by surveyors this weekend to participate with information needed to complete a competitive grant application.

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Weekly Fuel Report, Gasoline Up

Weekly Fuel Report, Gasoline Up

Posted on 20 February 2025 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 6 cents, averaging $3.01 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $.60 per barrel […]

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Weather Service, End in Site for Bitter Cold

Posted on 20 February 2025 by KWBG

DES MOINES, Iowa—The National Weather Service Office in Des Moines is expecting another night of bitter arctic cold and a Cold Weather Advisory for portions of west/west central will be in effect from midnight tonight to 9 AM Friday. Our prolonged period of below zero wind chills are forecast to improve on Saturday. Tonight into […]

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John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Recycling talks about operations during the extremely cold weather. He also talks about what the City of Boone is trying to do with some revisions in their City Wide Clean up guidelines. Roosa says the Landfill's Comprehensive Plan is currently being updated, a mandate by the Iowa DNR. Aired Wednesday, February 19, 2025.

John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Recycling talks about operations during the extremely cold weather. He also talks about what the City of Boone is trying to do with some revisions in their City Wide Clean up guidelines. Roosa says the Landfill’s Comprehensive Plan is currently being updated, a mandate by the Iowa DNR. Aired Wednesday, February 19, 2025.

Posted on 19 February 2025 by KWBG

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Fareway Announces Officer Promotions

Posted on 18 February 2025 by KWBG

JOHNSTON, Iowa—Fareway Stores, Inc. CEO Reynolds W. Cramer recently announced thefollowing officer group promotions: Wes BassSenior Vice PresidentCampus Operations Nathan KernsExecutive Vice PresidentInformation Technology Nick HubertyVice PresidentDirect Store Delivery Corey MelhusVice PresidentInformation Security “At Fareway, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of growth, teamwork, and dedication. I am thrilled to congratulate Wes, Nathan, Nick, […]

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Eli Stines, Boone Mayor talks about the Boone City Council meeting held Monday evening. He explains the Council's financial support for a project being headed by George Eckstein to reconstruct and place a historic steel arch in downtown Boone. Stine also talked about some planned revisions to the City Wide Clean up in June.  He also talked about the selection of a firm to assist the Council in a search for a new City Administrator. Aired Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

Eli Stines, Boone Mayor talks about the Boone City Council meeting held Monday evening. He explains the Council’s financial support for a project being headed by George Eckstein to reconstruct and place a historic steel arch in downtown Boone. Stine also talked about some planned revisions to the City Wide Clean up in June. He also talked about the selection of a firm to assist the Council in a search for a new City Administrator. Aired Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

Posted on 18 February 2025 by KWBG

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Boone County Emergency Management Announces Warming Centers Available this Week

Posted on 17 February 2025 by KWBG

BOONE, Iowa—Boone County Emergency Management has put together a list of locations serving as Warming Centers this week in Boone County. The information is available on the Boone County Emergency Management Facebook page. EXTREME COLD WARNING – WARMING CENTERS OPEN Due to the Extreme Cold Warning in effect this week, warming centers will be available […]

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