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Behn Sworn In for 91st General Assemby

Posted on 16 January 2025 by KWBG

DES MOINES, Iowa—On Monday, January 13th, Rep. Chad Behn (R-Boone) was sworn into the Iowa House of Representatives on the first day of the 91st General Assembly. The swearing-in ceremony was shortly followed by opening remarks by Speaker of the House Pat Grassley, outlining some of the priorities of the Legislature for the 2025 session. This is Rep. […]

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Boone Police Chief John Wiebold is on the program and reviews some of the data from 2024. He noted the number of arrests have declined, while the number of calls were up in the past year. He said the big increase appears to be more calls for medical assistance. He also announced that signup will begin today for the Boone Police Department's Citizen Police Academy. Aired Thursday, January 16, 2025.

Boone Police Chief John Wiebold is on the program and reviews some of the data from 2024. He noted the number of arrests have declined, while the number of calls were up in the past year. He said the big increase appears to be more calls for medical assistance. He also announced that signup will begin today for the Boone Police Department’s Citizen Police Academy. Aired Thursday, January 16, 2025.

Posted on 16 January 2025 by KWBG

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Weekly Fuel Report, Gas Prices Edge Up

Weekly Fuel Report, Gas Prices Edge Up

Posted on 14 January 2025 by KWBG

DES MOINES, Iowa—The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has released it’s Weekly Fuel Report. The price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 3 cents, averaging $2.88 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $4.89 per barrel over […]

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Dr. Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District talks about the recent Boone School Board meeting. The Board did set the public hearing date for the school calendar for the 25-26 school year. The proposed calendar would begin August 25th and end on June 2nd. There would be no early outs on Wednesdays. The board also approved moving ahead with YSS on an early intervention program to deal with vaping concerns among students. Aired Tuesday, January 14, 2025.

Dr. Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District talks about the recent Boone School Board meeting. The Board did set the public hearing date for the school calendar for the 25-26 school year. The proposed calendar would begin August 25th and end on June 2nd. There would be no early outs on Wednesdays. The board also approved moving ahead with YSS on an early intervention program to deal with vaping concerns among students. Aired Tuesday, January 14, 2025.

Posted on 14 January 2025 by KWBG

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Grantmaking Alert for Boone County Non-Profits

Grantmaking Alert for Boone County Non-Profits

Posted on 13 January 2025 by KWBG

Boone County, Iowa — Leaders from throughout Boone County have established the Boone County Community Foundation to help foster community based philanthropy throughout the county. The Boone County Community Foundation has received a $157,184 state award for countywide grantmaking and endowment building. The payment is a result of legislation (House File 2302) passed in 2004 […]

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Madrid School Board Considers Continuing Free Breakfast Program, Will Set Date for Public Hearing on Proposed School Calendar for 25-26

Posted on 13 January 2025 by KWBG

MADRID, Iowa—The Madrid School Board will be meeting Monday at 5:30 in the District’s Administrative offices. The Board will receive a recommendation to continue the Free Breakfast Program and will also set a date for a public hearing on the school calendar for the 25-26 school year. The hearing is currently planned for the February […]

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Boone School Board to Meet, To Consider SRO Safety Program and YSS Pilot Program

Posted on 13 January 2025 by KWBG

BOONE, Iowa—The Boone School Board will hold a regular meeting Monday evening at 6:30 in the Board Room at Boone High School. The Board has been asked to consider continuing discussion between the District’s School Resource Officer and Boone County law enforcement to develop a program involving a canine unit. The Board will also hear […]

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2025 01 10 DMACC Blackout Flyer

Amy Knoll, School Engagement Director, American Heart Association visits about the upcoming “Black Out” Basketball Doubleheader, Saturday, January 18th. DMACC will host it’s annual American Heart Association basketball doubleheader against Ellsworth. Knoll says the purpose is to raise awareness to heart disease, education the public about the live-saving skill of hands-only CPR and raise funds for research for the AHA. Aired Friday, January 10, 2025.

Posted on 10 January 2025 by KWBG

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Sheriff’s Department Seeks Public Help to Identify Suspect

Posted on 10 January 2025 by KWBG

BOONE, Iowa—The Boone County Sheriff’s Department posted pictures on their Facebook page of an individual believed to be involved with the theft of a vehicle on Wednesday morning. The Department is requesting those with information to contact their office. Photo courtesy Boone County Sheriff’s Department

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2025 01 09 Chamber Logo

Boone County Chamber of Commerce, Executive Director Jennifer Hanson is the guest and talks about the Chamber’s direction in 2024 and for 2025. She was pleased with many things from the past year and looks forward to expanding on those successes in 2025. Hanson talked about the Coffee and Connections Program and bringing back the Boone County Chamber’s L.E.A.D. Program. Aired Thursday, 01/09/2025.

Posted on 09 January 2025 by KWBG

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