Nearly 10,000 members of MEMBERS1st Community Credit Union will receive between $5-$500 in December, as their portion of a bonus dividend (also known as patronage dividend) distribution taking place December 15. The decision to distribute a bonus dividend totaling more than $175,000 was approved by the credit union’s Board of Directors in November.“2024 was one […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have detected a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1 HPAI) in a flock of commercial layer chickens in Sioux County, Iowa. This is Iowa’s fourth detection of H5N1 HPAI within […]

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BOONE, Iowa—The Boone 100’s Club held it’s fourth Night of Philanthropy on Wednesday evening at the Boone High School Auditorium. The Night of Philanthropy is held to bring community members together to support a cause by donating $100 for an opportunity to vote for one of three causes. Dave Sherry and Shellie Grabau put the […]

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BOONE, Iowa—The end of the year, Dennis Lynch will be stepping down after service 26 years on the Boone County Zoning Board of Adjustment. Lynch was an original member of the Board of Adjustment when Boone County adopted zoning. He was officially appointed to the Zoning Board of Adjustment during a meeting on December 7, […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has released the latest fuel report. The price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 5 cents, averaging $2.70 across Iowa according to AAA.Crude Oil SummaryThe price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $.43 per barrel over last week, […]

BOONE, Iowa—The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory affecting much of northern Iowa including Boone County.URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGENational Weather Service Des Moines IA149 PM CST Tue Dec 3 2024…WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CST WEDNESDAY…* WHAT…Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph […]

BOONE, Iowa—Boone’s Community Christmas Celebration will be held Thursday afternoon and evening. Boone County Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director KrisBlocker said this year’s theme is “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” an extension of this year’s Pufferbilly Days’ theme, “Rock the Rails.”The Holiday Lighted Parade will be Thursday, beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Story Street, […]