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Aftin Speers, YSS Boone County Mentoring Facilitator visits about the Mentoring program. She talks about the need for mentors in Boone County Schools. There always seems to be a need for men interested in participating in the program. Mentoring generally occurs during the school year, so there's still time to take the step and volunteer. Aired Monday, November 25, 2024.

Aftin Speers, YSS Boone County Mentoring Facilitator visits about the Mentoring program. She talks about the need for mentors in Boone County Schools. There always seems to be a need for men interested in participating in the program. Mentoring generally occurs during the school year, so there’s still time to take the step and volunteer. Aired Monday, November 25, 2024.

Posted on 25 November 2024 by KWBG

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Weekly Court Summary

Weekly Court Summary

Posted on 22 November 2024 by KWBG

BOONE, Iowa—Boone County Attorney Matt Speers office posts summaries of court cases handled through the Boone County Attorney’s office on a weekly basis. This week sentencing was handed down on several cases, including that involved guilty pleas to three Class D felonies. The summary is available on the Boone County Attorney’s Office Facebook page.

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Sara Behn, Executive Director, Boone County Hospital Foundation talks about there recent fund raising event, the Fall Harvest Festival, Derby Days. She let us know that a record amount was received with a significant focus on the hospitals "Project Be the Light". Behn also talked about end of the year giving and some of the activities coming up at Boone County Hospital. Aired Friday, November 22, 2024.

Sara Behn, Executive Director, Boone County Hospital Foundation talks about there recent fund raising event, the Fall Harvest Festival, Derby Days. She let us know that a record amount was received with a significant focus on the hospitals “Project Be the Light”. Behn also talked about end of the year giving and some of the activities coming up at Boone County Hospital. Aired Friday, November 22, 2024.

Posted on 22 November 2024 by KWBG

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Sidney Durham

Posted on 21 November 2024 by KWBG

BOONE, Iowa—Sidney Arthur Durham, 89, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, November 19, 2024 with family by his side. Sidney was born November 8, 1935 in Cushing, Iowa. He served in the Army from 1955-1957 during the Korean Conflict. Sidney worked as a mechanic for Volger Nieman, Wiley Clemons. He moved to Winnett, Montana in 1980 and […]

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Drought Conditions Continue, Intensity Weakens

Posted on 21 November 2024 by KWBG

BOONE, Iowa—Drought conditions continue to cover over half the state, but Severe Drought conditions over northwest Iowa have lessened to Moderate Drought. Last week, Severe Drought impacted over 12% of the state. This week that has dropped to just over 2%. Moderate Drought was reported over 50% of the state last week, now over 58%. […]

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Katie Darby, Tour of Homes and A Festival of Trees. The Tour of Homes in Boone County, now in it’s 6th Year continues to raise funds to support Wings of Refuge assisting women rescued from trafficking. This year an added feature, A Festival of Trees at the Iowa Arboretum. The Arboretum, also home to Tree House Village which is also expected to be decorated. Aired Thursday, November 21, 2024

Posted on 21 November 2024 by KWBG

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Weekly Fuel Report, Gasoline Down

Weekly Fuel Report, Gasoline Down

Posted on 20 November 2024 by KWBG

DES MOINES, Iowa—The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship released the Weekly Fuel report and the price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 5 cents, averaging $2.75 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $.35 per barrel over […]

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John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Recycling, talks about the recycling efforts in Boone County. The current business recycling effort will gradually change over to focus on more cardboard recycling. Boone County Recycling now has a now truck that should prove to be more efficient and offer better opportunities to stream line services. Aired Wednesday, November 20, 2024.

John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Recycling, talks about the recycling efforts in Boone County. The current business recycling effort will gradually change over to focus on more cardboard recycling. Boone County Recycling now has a now truck that should prove to be more efficient and offer better opportunities to stream line services. Aired Wednesday, November 20, 2024.

Posted on 20 November 2024 by KWBG

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Eli Stines, Boone Mayor, talks about the Boone City Council meeting held Monday, November 18th. Stines talked about the public hearings and actions taken by the Council to adopt the Southwest Boone Housing Urban Renewal Plan and an associated Development Agreement for the construction of 53 single family homes. He also talked about the series of contracts with SEH Engineering for projects at both the water and waste water plants and for the design of the extended Hancock Drive to serve the Daisy location. Aired Tuesday, November 19, 2024.

Eli Stines, Boone Mayor, talks about the Boone City Council meeting held Monday, November 18th. Stines talked about the public hearings and actions taken by the Council to adopt the Southwest Boone Housing Urban Renewal Plan and an associated Development Agreement for the construction of 53 single family homes. He also talked about the series of contracts with SEH Engineering for projects at both the water and waste water plants and for the design of the extended Hancock Drive to serve the Daisy location. Aired Tuesday, November 19, 2024.

Posted on 19 November 2024 by KWBG

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Tom Keinert, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Food and Health Specialist, Talks about Thanksgiving. Planning for Thanksgiving. Safe food handling for the holiday. Aired Monday, November 18, 2024

Posted on 18 November 2024 by KWBG

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