BOONE, Iowa—As expected, no rain allowed drought conditions to continue expanding across the state this past week. The Weekly Drought Monitor map from Tuesday shows expanding areas for both Moderate Drought and Severe Drought. The area of Abnormally Dry conditions declined and there still remains small areas unaffected by drought conditions. Locally, Boone County was […]

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BOONE, Iowa—The Progressive Grocer recognized Fareway Stores, Inc. Mitch Vetter, Market Retail Business Processes Manager, as a 2024 GenNext Award Recipient, an annual awards program that honors emerging grocery industry leaders. “Being honored as a GenNext Award Recipient is a milestone,” says Mitch Vetter, Fareway Market Retail Business Processes Manager. “This award has recognized leaders in our […]

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DES MOINES, Iowa—The National Weather Service Office in Des Moines has updated information about the Red Flag Warning covering much of Iowa. Critical fire weather conditions are expected due to high winds, dry conditions, and warm temperatures. (contributed information, NWS)

DES MOINES, Iowa—The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has released the weekly fuel report. The price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 3 cents, averaging $3.01 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil fell this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $2.13 per barrel over […]

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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. “Warm and dry conditions continued across […]

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BOONE, Iowa—Shaw Sobolik was sworn in as the newest member of the Boone Police Department during the City Council meeting on Monday, October 7th. Sobolik will fill the last vacant position on the Boone Police Department. The Boone resident was selected following the list of candidates developed through the Civil Service process. Sobolik is currently […]