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Toy’s for Tots Campaign Tops $275,000

Posted on 28 January 2025 by KWBG

JOHNSTON, Iowa—Fareway presented a check for $275,173.70 Monday afternoon to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program in support their 2024 Toys for Tots campaign, which provides toys to children during the holiday season. Monetary and toy donations were accepted at all Fareway store locations from Friday, November 24th through Tuesday, December 24th.“Each […]

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Mikaela Kienitz, CEO of the Boone County Hospital on Health Talk talks about the business of health care. Through December the hospital saw increased patient numbers and revenue on the inpatient side. The number were some of the highest in two years, with a lot of respiratory cases and an increase in flu cases. The trend has continued into the new calendar year. The number of births in the past calendar year at 130 and near that number expected in 2025. Several community events coming up including another Silent Disco at Boone High School on February 2nd to raise funds for Project Be The Light. Aired Monday, January 27, 2025.

Mikaela Kienitz, CEO of the Boone County Hospital on Health Talk talks about the business of health care. Through December the hospital saw increased patient numbers and revenue on the inpatient side. The number were some of the highest in two years, with a lot of respiratory cases and an increase in flu cases. The trend has continued into the new calendar year. The number of births in the past calendar year at 130 and near that number expected in 2025. Several community events coming up including another Silent Disco at Boone High School on February 2nd to raise funds for Project Be The Light. Aired Monday, January 27, 2025.

Posted on 27 January 2025 by KWBG

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Ames Police Update Homicide Investigation

Posted on 25 January 2025 by KWBG

AMES, Iowa—At approximately 6:30 p.m., on January 18, 2025, Officers were dispatched along with medical to an apartment in the 200 block of South 5th Street in Ames. Upon their arrival, they found a man identified as Parker Stoneburner, suffering from a gunshot wound. Parker later died from his injuries. As a result of the […]

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Ericson Public Library, Ronda Kelley and Candy Noelck talk about plans for the month of February. The February calendar has just been made available and they review some of the many activities planned for the library. One of the first is on February 1st, it's Take Your Child to the Library Day beginning at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 4th, there will be a Ledges Hibernation Celebration at 6:30 in the evening. Aired Friday, January 24, 2025.

Ericson Public Library, Ronda Kelley and Candy Noelck talk about plans for the month of February. The February calendar has just been made available and they review some of the many activities planned for the library. One of the first is on February 1st, it’s Take Your Child to the Library Day beginning at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 4th, there will be a Ledges Hibernation Celebration at 6:30 in the evening. Aired Friday, January 24, 2025.

Posted on 24 January 2025 by KWBG

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Ames Police Continue Homicide Investigation

Posted on 24 January 2025 by KWBG

AMES, Iowa—Earlier this week, Ames Police updated information on a homicide investigation. At approximately 6:30 p.m., on January 18, 2025, Officers were dispatched along with medical to an apartment in the 200 block of South 5th Street in Ames. Upon their arrival, they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. The man was transported […]

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Behn and Green Welcome FFA Members

Posted on 22 January 2025 by KWBG

DES MOINES, Iowa—On Wednesday, Representative Chad Behn (R-Boone) and State Senator Jesse Green met with members of the Ogden and Boone FFA chapters during the FFA Legislative Symposium.Boone FFA ChapterOgden FFA Chapter(contributed press and photos, Rep Chad Behm)

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John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Recycling. Roosa talks about the challenges of working to extend the life of the landfill. He points out there are other landfills in the state going through the same challenges. He says efforts are underway to try and divert as much as possible through recycling, but it will be a limited impact. He also touched on operating hours for weekends during the winter season. Aired Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Recycling. Roosa talks about the challenges of working to extend the life of the landfill. He points out there are other landfills in the state going through the same challenges. He says efforts are underway to try and divert as much as possible through recycling, but it will be a limited impact. He also touched on operating hours for weekends during the winter season. Aired Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

Posted on 22 January 2025 by KWBG

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Weekly Fuel Report

Weekly Fuel Report

Posted on 22 January 2025 by KWBG

DES MOINES, Iowa—The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has released the Weekly Fuel Report and the price of regular unleaded gasoline held steady, averaging $2.89 across Iowa according to AAA.Crude Oil SummaryThe price of global crude oil fell this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $2.65 per barrel over last week, […]

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Senate Approves Sarah's Law, Feenstra Introduces House Bill

Senate Approves Sarah’s Law, Feenstra Introduces House Bill

Posted on 21 January 2025 by KWBG

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) introduced Sarah’s Law in honor of 21-year-old Iowan, Sarah Root, who was killed by an illegal immigrant who was driving while drunk.This legislation requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to detain any illegal immigrant who harms or kills an American citizen and ensures that these criminals are prosecuted to […]

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Three New Members Added to the DMACC Foundation Board

Posted on 21 January 2025 by KWBG

ANKENY, Iowa—Three new members have been added to the DMACC Foundation Board of Directors.  Ashley Arellano, Director of Financial Reporting & Investment Operations at Wellmark, Inc.; Travis Lautner, DMACC Agribusiness Co-Chair and Instructor; and Chris Vernon, Chairman/CEO of the Vernon Company have been added to the 27-member team of volunteers serving on the DMACC Foundation Board.  The new members will […]

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