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John Slight, Boone Mayor talks about the Boone City Council meeting, the swearing in of a new member of the Boone Police Department, Samual Rengert, an update on bringing back a grant program for rehabilitation projects on owner occupied homes, and the sale of property to Kading Property Management for the Kate’s Landing Housing Project. Slight also talks about the 20-years he’s spent as Boone’s Mayor. Aired Tuesday, December 19, 2023.

John Slight, Boone Mayor talks about the Boone City Council meeting, the swearing in of a new member of the Boone Police Department, Samual Rengert, an update on bringing back a grant program for rehabilitation projects on owner occupied homes, and the sale of property to Kading Property Management for the Kate’s Landing Housing Project. Slight also talks about the 20-years he’s spent as Boone’s Mayor. Aired Tuesday, December 19, 2023.

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Andy Bartlett, Manager, Ledges State Park talks about the Annual Meeting, this year focusing on the 100th Anniversary of the Dedication of the Ledges State Park. The free, public meeting will be Thursday evening at 6:30 in the Boone City Hall Auditorium. Doors open at 6:00. Bartlett says those wishing to find out more about plans for 2024 should plan to take in the meeting. Aired Monday, December 18, 2023.

Andy Bartlett, Manager, Ledges State Park talks about the Annual Meeting, this year focusing on the 100th Anniversary of the Dedication of the Ledges State Park. The free, public meeting will be Thursday evening at 6:30 in the Boone City Hall Auditorium. Doors open at 6:00. Bartlett says those wishing to find out more about plans for 2024 should plan to take in the meeting. Aired Monday, December 18, 2023.

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Read More Read more about Andy Bartlett, Manager, Ledges State Park talks about the Annual Meeting, this year focusing on the 100th Anniversary of the Dedication of the Ledges State Park. The free, public meeting will be Thursday evening at 6:30 in the Boone City Hall Auditorium. Doors open at 6:00. Bartlett says those wishing to find out more about plans for 2024 should plan to take in the meeting. Aired Monday, December 18, 2023.
Mark Schneider, Executive Director, Iowa Arboretum and Gardens talks about a very busy 2023 at the Iowa Arboretum and Gardens. He updates what’s happening the “Treehouse Village Project” and what remains to be completed. He talks about the condition of the grounds, and the number of events and activities that have taken place and are being planned. Memberships are still an important part of the operation and now is the time to show that support and support for their capital projects. Aired Friday, December 15, 2023

Mark Schneider, Executive Director, Iowa Arboretum and Gardens talks about a very busy 2023 at the Iowa Arboretum and Gardens. He updates what’s happening the “Treehouse Village Project” and what remains to be completed. He talks about the condition of the grounds, and the number of events and activities that have taken place and are being planned. Memberships are still an important part of the operation and now is the time to show that support and support for their capital projects. Aired Friday, December 15, 2023

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Read More Read more about Mark Schneider, Executive Director, Iowa Arboretum and Gardens talks about a very busy 2023 at the Iowa Arboretum and Gardens. He updates what’s happening the “Treehouse Village Project” and what remains to be completed. He talks about the condition of the grounds, and the number of events and activities that have taken place and are being planned. Memberships are still an important part of the operation and now is the time to show that support and support for their capital projects. Aired Friday, December 15, 2023
Ron Christensen, Director of Heart of Iowa Habitat for Humanity talks about the organizations activities during the past year. Many Helping Hands Projects were completed in Boone, Green and Guthrie Counties. He also talks about returning to building a home in 2024, in Ogden with a new partner family. At the same time, there is still a great need to continue Helping Hands Projects. Aired Thursday, December 14, 2023

Ron Christensen, Director of Heart of Iowa Habitat for Humanity talks about the organizations activities during the past year. Many Helping Hands Projects were completed in Boone, Green and Guthrie Counties. He also talks about returning to building a home in 2024, in Ogden with a new partner family. At the same time, there is still a great need to continue Helping Hands Projects. Aired Thursday, December 14, 2023

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Read More Read more about Ron Christensen, Director of Heart of Iowa Habitat for Humanity talks about the organizations activities during the past year. Many Helping Hands Projects were completed in Boone, Green and Guthrie Counties. He also talks about returning to building a home in 2024, in Ogden with a new partner family. At the same time, there is still a great need to continue Helping Hands Projects. Aired Thursday, December 14, 2023