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Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District talks about recent school board activities, including agreeing to negotiated contract agreement with BEA. Board also receives updates on closing out construction project for Ledges Elementary and Crossroads Learning Hub. Trepa also talks about the process the district will follow regarding an invitation to join the Heart of Iowa Conference. Aired Thursday, March 21, 2024.

Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District talks about recent school board activities, including agreeing to negotiated contract agreement with BEA. Board also receives updates on closing out construction project for Ledges Elementary and Crossroads Learning Hub. Trepa also talks about the process the district will follow regarding an invitation to join the Heart of Iowa Conference. Aired Thursday, March 21, 2024.

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John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Recycling, talks about the on going efforts to extend the life of the landfill. He also talks about some of the services that affect those efforts. He touches on the changes for accepting yard waste this spring, which will be limited to Thursdays, Fridays and Saturday mornings. Aired Wednesday, March 20, 2024.

John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Recycling, talks about the on going efforts to extend the life of the landfill. He also talks about some of the services that affect those efforts. He touches on the changes for accepting yard waste this spring, which will be limited to Thursdays, Fridays and Saturday mornings. Aired Wednesday, March 20, 2024.

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Read More Read more about John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Recycling, talks about the on going efforts to extend the life of the landfill. He also talks about some of the services that affect those efforts. He touches on the changes for accepting yard waste this spring, which will be limited to Thursdays, Fridays and Saturday mornings. Aired Wednesday, March 20, 2024.
Boone Mayor Eli Stines talks about Monday’s Boone City Council Meeting. Stines did deliver the Oath of Office to Lisa Kahookele to fill the unexpired term as the 3rd Ward Councilmember. He also said staff had requested the removal of action to set a referendum for November, for a public vote on a possible recreational complex. Aired Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Boone Mayor Eli Stines talks about Monday’s Boone City Council Meeting. Stines did deliver the Oath of Office to Lisa Kahookele to fill the unexpired term as the 3rd Ward Councilmember. He also said staff had requested the removal of action to set a referendum for November, for a public vote on a possible recreational complex. Aired Tuesday, March 19, 2024

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Read More Read more about Boone Mayor Eli Stines talks about Monday’s Boone City Council Meeting. Stines did deliver the Oath of Office to Lisa Kahookele to fill the unexpired term as the 3rd Ward Councilmember. He also said staff had requested the removal of action to set a referendum for November, for a public vote on a possible recreational complex. Aired Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Drew Nelson, DMACC Boone Campus talks about all the spring activities, especially the sports, but also about the level of student athletes at the Boone Campus. He talks about events coming up and encourages the public to participate. He also talks about the recent announcement about increasing tuition and fees while reminding parents and students they’re still the lowest around. Aired Monday, March 18, 2024

Drew Nelson, DMACC Boone Campus talks about all the spring activities, especially the sports, but also about the level of student athletes at the Boone Campus. He talks about events coming up and encourages the public to participate. He also talks about the recent announcement about increasing tuition and fees while reminding parents and students they’re still the lowest around. Aired Monday, March 18, 2024

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Read More Read more about Drew Nelson, DMACC Boone Campus talks about all the spring activities, especially the sports, but also about the level of student athletes at the Boone Campus. He talks about events coming up and encourages the public to participate. He also talks about the recent announcement about increasing tuition and fees while reminding parents and students they’re still the lowest around. Aired Monday, March 18, 2024