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Posted on 23 October 2024 by KWBG
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Posted on 23 October 2024 by KWBG
DES MOINES, Iowa—The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has released the weekly fuel report and we find the price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 5 cents, averaging $2.96 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $.83 […]
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Posted on 23 October 2024 by KWBG
BOONE, Iowa—The Boone City Council did vote to accept the resurfacing project on Story Street during their regular meeting Monday. It also offered Mayor Eli Stines an opportunity to have the Council take formal action regarding the flashing red lights at 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th Streets. Earlier the Council indicated the traffic signals at […]
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Posted on 22 October 2024 by KWBG
BOONE, Iowa—Voters in House District 48 will have a new Representative in 2025. Current Representative Phil Thompson has decided not to seek re-election. Chad Behn pursued the Republican nomination and Penny Vossler sought the Democratic nomination. This is Vossler’s second run for the seat. Both candidates will take part in a Meet the Candidate event […]
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Posted on 22 October 2024 by KWBG
BOONE, Iowa—Boone High School English Teacher and Instructional Coach Jill Isley has received the Sypersma Leadership and Innovation Award from the Iowa Technology and Education Connection (ITEC). The award is presented annually to educators across Iowa who demonstrate exceptional leadership in promoting and using technology to benefit students and staff. It highlights individuals in various […]
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Posted on 22 October 2024 by KWBG
AMES, Iowa – Yield effects of soil compaction can be masked by moisture availability, timing of rainfall and fertilizer use under favorable weather conditions. Under unfavorable weather conditions, yield loss has been reported to be as high as 10 to 20 percent. Soil compaction resulting from farm machinery and field traffic, ways to minimize compaction […]
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Posted on 22 October 2024 by KWBG
BOONE, Iowa—The Candidates for Boone County Supervisor will be taking part in a live on air Candidate Event on KWBG Radio this afternoon at 5:00. The program will be hosted by Jim Turbes, KWBG News Director. Republican Candidates Erich Kretzinger and Scott Longhorn and Democratic Candidate Brian Reimers will be taking part. The program will […]
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Posted on 22 October 2024 by KWBG
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Posted on 21 October 2024 by KWBG
DES MOINES, Iowa—Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides a weather summary each week during this time. “After another dry week, […]
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Posted on 21 October 2024 by KWBG
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