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Sara Klute Behn, Executive Director, Boone County Hospital Foundation is our Health Talk guest this month. She updates activity planned to support the BCH "Be the Light" program, assisting families with a cancer diagnosis. She talks about the work of the Foundation, the capital projects and purchases they've supported and grants that have supported the efforts. She also talks about events coming up and reminds everyone that it's time to apply for scholarships. Aired Friday, February 28, 2025.

Sara Klute Behn, Executive Director, Boone County Hospital Foundation is our Health Talk guest this month. She updates activity planned to support the BCH “Be the Light” program, assisting families with a cancer diagnosis. She talks about the work of the Foundation, the capital projects and purchases they’ve supported and grants that have supported the efforts. She also talks about events coming up and reminds everyone that it’s time to apply for scholarships. Aired Friday, February 28, 2025.

Posted on 28 February 2025 by KWBG

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Boone County Search and Rescue, Andrew Godzicki, Seth McCrea and Chris Hayes visited about the progress being made in reestablishing Search and Rescue in Boone County. In the past year, equipment was replaced and upgraded. New equipment was acquired much through donations and grants. Training has been scheduled regularly and will continue. Search and Rescue is planning a late March search at the Ledges State Park for Jesse Leopold. Aired Thursday, February 27, 2025.

Posted on 27 February 2025 by KWBG

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Ondrea Elmquist, Assistant Administrator for Boone, talks about the process used by the City in their budget preparations. She explained how work begins, involving Department Heads and the process to eventually bring a budget to Council for consideration. This year that included a balanced budget with no change in the levy rate. She explains how the CIP or Capital Improvement Plan is developed and updated and how that's used for budget planning. The CIP is a five year plan. She also talked about the Council's decision to retain Hinson, LLC to assist in the search for a new City Administrator. Aired Wednesday, February 26, 2025.

Ondrea Elmquist, Assistant Administrator for Boone, talks about the process used by the City in their budget preparations. She explained how work begins, involving Department Heads and the process to eventually bring a budget to Council for consideration. This year that included a balanced budget with no change in the levy rate. She explains how the CIP or Capital Improvement Plan is developed and updated and how that’s used for budget planning. The CIP is a five year plan. She also talked about the Council’s decision to retain Hinson, LLC to assist in the search for a new City Administrator. Aired Wednesday, February 26, 2025.

Posted on 26 February 2025 by KWBG

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Two Arrested in Connection with Ames Homicide.

Posted on 25 February 2025 by KWBG

AMES, Iowa—The Ames Police Department has provided an update on the investigation into the death of Parker Stoneburner of Boone.At approximately 6:30 p.m., on January 18, 2025, Officers were dispatched along with medical to an apartment in the 200 block of South 5th Street in Ames. Upon their arrival, they found a man identified as […]

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Lane Closures on U.S. 30 at the South Skunk River bridge in Ames will begin at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27

Posted on 25 February 2025 by KWBG

JEFFERSON, Iowa – Feb. 25, 2025 – If you travel on U.S. 30 over the South Skunk River bridge in Ames you need to be aware of some upcoming nighttime construction work that may slow down your trip.Beginning at 6 p.m. on Thursday night, Feb. 27, weather permitting, crews will close the inside lanes of […]

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Joshua Heyer, Superintendent, Ogden Community School District talks about what's happening in the Ogden School District. Heyer updates on the impact of make-up days after last week's cold weather. He also talks about the proposed school calendar for the next school year, very few changes from the current calendar. Heyer also talked about the district's budget work and says the maximum levy will probably be down some from the current school year. Aired Tuesday, February 25, 2025.

Joshua Heyer, Superintendent, Ogden Community School District talks about what’s happening in the Ogden School District. Heyer updates on the impact of make-up days after last week’s cold weather. He also talks about the proposed school calendar for the next school year, very few changes from the current calendar. Heyer also talked about the district’s budget work and says the maximum levy will probably be down some from the current school year. Aired Tuesday, February 25, 2025.

Posted on 25 February 2025 by KWBG

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Boone County Extension Council Member Meets with Legislators

Posted on 24 February 2025 by KWBG

DES MOINES, Iowa—On February 11, Boone County extension council member Kimberly Rinker met with Iowa legislators at the Iowa Extension Council Association legislative breakfast held at Capitol Building in Des Moines. She joined other county extension council members and supporters from across the state to show the real impact ISU Extension and Outreach makes in […]

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Mike Salati, Sr., provides updates from the Boone County Planning, Zoning, Health and Sanitation. We review the business of passports. The Boone County office continues to see participants from outside Boone County using local services. We also talk about the work of the County Plan and Zoning Commission, and the volume of permits being sought for development purposes this fiscal year. Aired Monday, February 24, 2025.

Mike Salati, Sr., provides updates from the Boone County Planning, Zoning, Health and Sanitation. We review the business of passports. The Boone County office continues to see participants from outside Boone County using local services. We also talk about the work of the County Plan and Zoning Commission, and the volume of permits being sought for development purposes this fiscal year. Aired Monday, February 24, 2025.

Posted on 24 February 2025 by KWBG

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Kollasch, Doak Represent Fareway at NGA Best Bagger Championship

Posted on 24 February 2025 by KWBG

JOHNSTON, Iowa—Two statewide Fareway representatives from Iowa and Nebraska, will have the honor of competing at the National Best Bagger Championship in Las Vegas tonight. Elite baggers from across the country will vie for the championship title and a $10,000 cash prize. Austin Kollasch will represent Fareway for Nebraska. Austin has been with Fareway since […]

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Multiple Agencies Respond to Snowmobile Accident on Des Moines River

Posted on 23 February 2025 by KWBG

BOONE,  Iowa—At approximately 3pm yesterday, the Boone Fire Department was dispatched to the E18 river bridge for a snowmobile rollover on the river, north of the bridge. Engine 8-65 responded to the bridge, finding several snowmobiles stopped approximately ½ mile north of the bridge out on the frozen river. Boone Firefighters, Boone County Hospital Paramedics […]

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