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Dr. Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District talks about Monday’s School Board Meeting. The Board had a work session to continue discussing information about the invitation to join the Heart of Iowa Conference. The Board was provided with more information, but no decision has been made at this time. The Board also received information about the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress and talks about the successes and where more work needs to be done. Aired Thursday, September 19, 2024.

Dr. Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District talks about Monday’s School Board Meeting. The Board had a work session to continue discussing information about the invitation to join the Heart of Iowa Conference. The Board was provided with more information, but no decision has been made at this time. The Board also received information about the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress and talks about the successes and where more work needs to be done. Aired Thursday, September 19, 2024.

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Eli Stines, Boone Mayor, talks about Monday’s City Council Meeting. There were a number of people on hand to see the presentation of Evan and Emilee Jorgensen about the Boone FLEX Project. Their power point presentation answered a number of questions on the time frame of their project. The Council also approved seeking a RISE (Revitalize Iowa’s Sound Economy) Grant for a road extension of Hancock east of Corporal Snedden Drive. Aired Tuesday, September 17, 2024.

Eli Stines, Boone Mayor, talks about Monday’s City Council Meeting. There were a number of people on hand to see the presentation of Evan and Emilee Jorgensen about the Boone FLEX Project. Their power point presentation answered a number of questions on the time frame of their project. The Council also approved seeking a RISE (Revitalize Iowa’s Sound Economy) Grant for a road extension of Hancock east of Corporal Snedden Drive. Aired Tuesday, September 17, 2024.

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Read More Read more about Eli Stines, Boone Mayor, talks about Monday’s City Council Meeting. There were a number of people on hand to see the presentation of Evan and Emilee Jorgensen about the Boone FLEX Project. Their power point presentation answered a number of questions on the time frame of their project. The Council also approved seeking a RISE (Revitalize Iowa’s Sound Economy) Grant for a road extension of Hancock east of Corporal Snedden Drive. Aired Tuesday, September 17, 2024.
Andy Bartlett, DNR Manager, Ledges State Park, gives an update on the plans for the Grand Centennial Event planned for September 28th. Talks about all the activities planned for the day and how people can participate. Also notes that there’s still time for volunteers to step up and help the Friends of the Ledges (just click on the Ledges Centennial Logo below). Aired Monday, September 16, 2024. 391731510_713515524154285_6092269014108191118_n

Andy Bartlett, DNR Manager, Ledges State Park, gives an update on the plans for the Grand Centennial Event planned for September 28th. Talks about all the activities planned for the day and how people can participate. Also notes that there’s still time for volunteers to step up and help the Friends of the Ledges (just click on the Ledges Centennial Logo below). Aired Monday, September 16, 2024.

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Read More Read more about Andy Bartlett, DNR Manager, Ledges State Park, gives an update on the plans for the Grand Centennial Event planned for September 28th. Talks about all the activities planned for the day and how people can participate. Also notes that there’s still time for volunteers to step up and help the Friends of the Ledges (just click on the Ledges Centennial Logo below). Aired Monday, September 16, 2024.
BJ McGinn, Interim Executive Campus Dean and Director of Athletics, DMACC Boone Campus, talks about what’s happening on the Boone Campus, updates on fund raising opportunity with Dan Gable on Tuesday October 8th and more. Aired Friday, September 13, 2024.

BJ McGinn, Interim Executive Campus Dean and Director of Athletics, DMACC Boone Campus, talks about what’s happening on the Boone Campus, updates on fund raising opportunity with Dan Gable on Tuesday October 8th and more. Aired Friday, September 13, 2024.

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Read More Read more about BJ McGinn, Interim Executive Campus Dean and Director of Athletics, DMACC Boone Campus, talks about what’s happening on the Boone Campus, updates on fund raising opportunity with Dan Gable on Tuesday October 8th and more. Aired Friday, September 13, 2024.
Sgt. Ryan Palmer, Public Affairs, Boone Police Department talks about a number of different things including avoiding scams at this time of the year. He also talks about letting law enforcement know if people see something “See Something, Say Something”. He also talks about Pufferbilly Days and staring safe during the community celebration. Aired Thursday, September 12, 2024. 2024 09 16 Boone PD Badge

Sgt. Ryan Palmer, Public Affairs, Boone Police Department talks about a number of different things including avoiding scams at this time of the year. He also talks about letting law enforcement know if people see something “See Something, Say Something”. He also talks about Pufferbilly Days and staring safe during the community celebration. Aired Thursday, September 12, 2024.

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Read More Read more about Sgt. Ryan Palmer, Public Affairs, Boone Police Department talks about a number of different things including avoiding scams at this time of the year. He also talks about letting law enforcement know if people see something “See Something, Say Something”. He also talks about Pufferbilly Days and staring safe during the community celebration. Aired Thursday, September 12, 2024.
Marty Lamoureux, Board Member for the Boone County Historical Society talks about the reopening of the second floor of the History Center and some of the displays that are in the works. She also talks about the Dragoon Presentation on the 29th. Aired Wednesday, September 11, 2024.

Marty Lamoureux, Board Member for the Boone County Historical Society talks about the reopening of the second floor of the History Center and some of the displays that are in the works. She also talks about the Dragoon Presentation on the 29th. Aired Wednesday, September 11, 2024.

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Read More Read more about Marty Lamoureux, Board Member for the Boone County Historical Society talks about the reopening of the second floor of the History Center and some of the displays that are in the works. She also talks about the Dragoon Presentation on the 29th. Aired Wednesday, September 11, 2024.