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Skare Officially Announces Retirement

Posted on 04 February 2025 by KWBG

BOONE, Iowa—Boone City Administrator Bill Skare announced to the Boone City Council Monday that he will be retiring at the end of the fiscal year. Skare has spent 35 years in various positions in Boone, the most recent as City Administrator. He’s been the Boone Public Safety Director and Boone Police Chief. He started his […]

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Eli Stines, Boone Mayor talks about items that came up during the regular Council Meeting on Monday. City Administrator Bill Skare officially told the Council he is retiring at the end of the fiscal year. Stines says he will seek proposals from search firms to aid the Council if finding a new Administrator. He also talked about the presentation received by the Council from Holly Stecker, Main Street Director. Aired Tuesday, February 04, 2025.

Eli Stines, Boone Mayor talks about items that came up during the regular Council Meeting on Monday. City Administrator Bill Skare officially told the Council he is retiring at the end of the fiscal year. Stines says he will seek proposals from search firms to aid the Council if finding a new Administrator. He also talked about the presentation received by the Council from Holly Stecker, Main Street Director. Aired Tuesday, February 04, 2025.

Posted on 04 February 2025 by KWBG

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Hy-Vee Partners with Variety-The Children’s Charity for Annual Round-Up Campaign to Support Kids in Need

Posted on 03 February 2025 by KWBG

DES MOINES, Iowa—Customers can make a difference by rounding up their purchases to the next dollar, now through Feb. 28, to support children in need across the Midwest.Hy-Vee is once again joining forces with Variety – the Children’s Charity for its annual Round Up campaign, giving customers the chance to support children who are critically […]

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Christopher Levi, Janae Erickson and Aimee Oakley-Runyan are directing Seussical, the next production for Boone Community Theatre. Rehearsals for the two dozen member cast have been underway for sometime and the productions are scheduled for February 27th, 28th, March 1st and March 6th, March 7th and March 8th. The family oriented production will also feature a Birthday Party prior to each performance and during each intermission. Aired Monday, February 03, 2025.

Christopher Levi, Janae Erickson and Aimee Oakley-Runyan are directing Seussical, the next production for Boone Community Theatre. Rehearsals for the two dozen member cast have been underway for sometime and the productions are scheduled for February 27th, 28th, March 1st and March 6th, March 7th and March 8th. The family oriented production will also feature a Birthday Party prior to each performance and during each intermission. Aired Monday, February 03, 2025.

Posted on 03 February 2025 by KWBG

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State Senator Jesse Green, Legislative Review. Green spoke about the activity of the State Senate. He noted the Senate is bring up the gambling moratorium. He also talked about a bill he's put in the Commerce Committee to address matter related to the Summit Carbon Solution Pipeline. His bill would seek 100% land owner participation. Aired Friday, January 31, 2025.

State Senator Jesse Green, Legislative Review. Green spoke about the activity of the State Senate. He noted the Senate is bring up the gambling moratorium. He also talked about a bill he’s put in the Commerce Committee to address matter related to the Summit Carbon Solution Pipeline. His bill would seek 100% land owner participation. Aired Friday, January 31, 2025.

Posted on 31 January 2025 by KWBG

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Sue Gehling, Founder of Classroom Clinic, talks about making and impact on student mental health services in Iowa. Gehling’s Classroom Clinic began with Green County School and has expanded across the state in schools of all sizes. The Classroom Clinic provides services through telehealth and continues to attract more interest to fill needs that are not being met in a school district setting or filling on needs not currently being met. Aired Thursday, January 30, 2025.

Posted on 30 January 2025 by KWBG

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Bill Skare, Boone City Administrator visits about the budget for the city and more. Skare says the Council has a preliminary budget that will keep the same property tax rate for the next fiscal year. He also noted there are a number of projects that will continue including some related to the the Daisy Project. Skare also noted that the Council recently review the Sanitary Sewer Inflow and Infiltration program and will be moving ahead with the 7th Phase in the next fiscal year. Aired Wednesday, January 29, 2025.

Bill Skare, Boone City Administrator visits about the budget for the city and more. Skare says the Council has a preliminary budget that will keep the same property tax rate for the next fiscal year. He also noted there are a number of projects that will continue including some related to the the Daisy Project. Skare also noted that the Council recently review the Sanitary Sewer Inflow and Infiltration program and will be moving ahead with the 7th Phase in the next fiscal year. Aired Wednesday, January 29, 2025.

Posted on 29 January 2025 by KWBG

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DMACC President Rob Denson Announces Retirement

Posted on 29 January 2025 by KWBG

ANKENY, Iowa—After twenty-two years of dedicated leadership, Rob Denson announced today that he will retire as President and CEO of DMACC effective December 30, 2025. Denson has served in that role since 2003 and leaves behind a legacy of growth, innovation and commitment to student success.Reflecting on his more than 40 years in higher education […]

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Weekly Fuel Report, Gasoline Prices Up on Average

Weekly Fuel Report, Gasoline Prices Up on Average

Posted on 29 January 2025 by KWBG

DES MOINES, Iowa—The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has released the Weekly Fuel Report. The price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 6 cents, averaging $2.95 across Iowa according to AAA.Crude Oil SummaryThe price of global crude oil fell this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $2.26 per barrel over last week, […]

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Joshua Heyer, Superintendent, Ogden Community School District. Heyer visits about what's happening in the Ogden District. He touches on the work going into the calendar for the 25-26 school year. He also talked about some of the facility plans being developed in particular with the parking at the Middle School-High School. He also talked about the upcoming Bulldog Ball and the support alumni make to the school district. Aired Tuesday, January 28, 2025.

Joshua Heyer, Superintendent, Ogden Community School District. Heyer visits about what’s happening in the Ogden District. He touches on the work going into the calendar for the 25-26 school year. He also talked about some of the facility plans being developed in particular with the parking at the Middle School-High School. He also talked about the upcoming Bulldog Ball and the support alumni make to the school district. Aired Tuesday, January 28, 2025.

Posted on 28 January 2025 by KWBG

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