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John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Boone County Recycling. Roosa provides updates on challenges to reduce solid waste at the landfill to extend the life of the facility. He talks about the new schedule for “free yard waste” in April and the possibility of an agreement for a company to collect methane from the landfill. Aired Wednesday, February 21, 2024.

John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Boone County Recycling. Roosa provides updates on challenges to reduce solid waste at the landfill to extend the life of the facility. He talks about the new schedule for “free yard waste” in April and the possibility of an agreement for a company to collect methane from the landfill. Aired Wednesday, February 21, 2024.

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DMACC War and the Human Experience Speaker Series to Host FREE Black History Month Events with Sidney Thompson, Author of the ‘Bass Reeves Trilogy’

DMACC War and the Human Experience Speaker Series to Host FREE Black History Month Events with Sidney Thompson, Author of the ‘Bass Reeves Trilogy’

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·         Author Sidney Thompson (above, left) will lead a presentation on Bass Reeves (above, right), the subject of...
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Eli Stines, Boone Mayor, visits about the Monday night City Council Meeting. It was a short meeting with most of the discussion about the proposed resurfacing project for Story Street. Preliminary discussion has the project to be near the $1-million mark, which was budgeted in the next fiscal year, beginning July 1st. Aired Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Eli Stines, Boone Mayor, visits about the Monday night City Council Meeting. It was a short meeting with most of the discussion about the proposed resurfacing project for Story Street. Preliminary discussion has the project to be near the $1-million mark, which was budgeted in the next fiscal year, beginning July 1st. Aired Tuesday, February 20, 2024

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Read More Read more about Eli Stines, Boone Mayor, visits about the Monday night City Council Meeting. It was a short meeting with most of the discussion about the proposed resurfacing project for Story Street. Preliminary discussion has the project to be near the $1-million mark, which was budgeted in the next fiscal year, beginning July 1st. Aired Tuesday, February 20, 2024
DNR to Recap Hunting Seasons, Discuss Possible Rule Changes at Public Meeting Tonight in Boone County, Wednesday in Dallas County

DNR to Recap Hunting Seasons, Discuss Possible Rule Changes at Public Meeting Tonight in Boone County, Wednesday in Dallas County

KWBG 02/20/24
BOONE, Iowa—The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting a series of town hall-style meetings where...
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State Senator Jesse Green, Legislative Review Program. The Senator talks about some legislation that didn’t make it past the funnel deadline and legislation that remains alive. Aired Friday, February 16, 2024

State Senator Jesse Green, Legislative Review Program. The Senator talks about some legislation that didn’t make it past the funnel deadline and legislation that remains alive. Aired Friday, February 16, 2024

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Brenda Dryer, Ames Economic Development and Boone Economic Development works with the City of Boone on the grant program designed assist qualifying Boone homeowners in fixing up their homes. This is the second year for the program. Last year, 11 projects were completed. Dryer will have an informational meeting, March 2nd at 9:00 a.m. at Tulips meeting space below the Dutch Oven Bakery. Aired Thursday, February 15, 2024

Brenda Dryer, Ames Economic Development and Boone Economic Development works with the City of Boone on the grant program designed assist qualifying Boone homeowners in fixing up their homes. This is the second year for the program. Last year, 11 projects were completed. Dryer will have an informational meeting, March 2nd at 9:00 a.m. at Tulips meeting space below the Dutch Oven Bakery. Aired Thursday, February 15, 2024

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Read More Read more about Brenda Dryer, Ames Economic Development and Boone Economic Development works with the City of Boone on the grant program designed assist qualifying Boone homeowners in fixing up their homes. This is the second year for the program. Last year, 11 projects were completed. Dryer will have an informational meeting, March 2nd at 9:00 a.m. at Tulips meeting space below the Dutch Oven Bakery. Aired Thursday, February 15, 2024