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Weekly Fuel Report, Gasoline Prices Up

Weekly Fuel Report, Gasoline Prices Up

Posted on 09 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 rose 15 cents, averaging $2.91 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $1.69 per barrel […]

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John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Boone County Recycling talks about ongoing operations, still focused on extending the life of the landfill. He also talks about the fact that the Boone County Landfill is not the only landfill dealing with space issues. Aired Wednesday, January 08, 2025.

John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Boone County Recycling talks about ongoing operations, still focused on extending the life of the landfill. He also talks about the fact that the Boone County Landfill is not the only landfill dealing with space issues. Aired Wednesday, January 08, 2025.

Posted on 08 January 2025 by KWBG

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Habitat Announces Partner Family for 2025 Home Build

Habitat Announces Partner Family for 2025 Home Build

Posted on 07 January 2025 by KWBG

BOONE, Iowa—Heart of Iowa Habitat for Humanity will be building a new home in Boone in 2025. Brett and Danielle Schmidt, along with their three children Hunter age 10, Mattilyn age 8 and Lucy Dorsey-Schmidt age 2 have been chosen as this year’s partner family. This will be Heart of Iowa’s 33rd home build since […]

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Eli Stines, Boone Mayor, talks about the Boone City Council meeting from Monday, January 6th. He talks about the Council's approval of Perry Gjersvik as the new City Engineer. Stines also reviews the Council's action approving the distribution of the Hotel/Motel Tax collected by the city. Aired Tuesday, January 07, 2025.

Eli Stines, Boone Mayor, talks about the Boone City Council meeting from Monday, January 6th. He talks about the Council’s approval of Perry Gjersvik as the new City Engineer. Stines also reviews the Council’s action approving the distribution of the Hotel/Motel Tax collected by the city. Aired Tuesday, January 07, 2025.

Posted on 07 January 2025 by KWBG

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First Bird Flu Case of 2025 in Eastern Iowa

First Bird Flu Case of 2025 in Eastern Iowa

Posted on 07 January 2025 by KWBG

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 multi-species backyard flock in Clinton County, Iowa. This is Iowa’s first detection of H5N1 HPAI within domestic […]

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Community Foundation Grants Continue to Benefit Boone County

Community Foundation Grants Continue to Benefit Boone County

Posted on 07 January 2025 by KWBG

BOONE, Iowa—Boone County groups have benefitted from grant awards from the Boone County Community Foundation.  Various projects in Boone County have received funding from Foundation.  In 2024, $175,874 was awarded to 29 County organizations.   Since 2005, $2,103,997 has been distributed in Boone County from this fund to 115 different recipients. Grant recipients with projects that […]

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4-H Club Volunteered for Shop With A Cop

Posted on 06 January 2025 by KWBG

BOONE, Iowa—Last month, several groups and organizations volunteered time to help the Boone Police Association host their annual Shop With a Cop. One of those groups that helped were the Town and Country Pioneers 4-H Club. The club helped wrap gifts for the Shop with a Cop event on December 12, 2024 at the Community […]

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Boone Community Theatre, Kelsie Pederson and Janae Erickson talk about the current production "Miss Holmes" with two performances remaining on Friday and Saturday. Erickson also talks about the next production "Seussical" which will be preformed the end of February and beginning of March. That production has already been cast and rehearsals are underway. Aired Monday, January 06, 2025.

Boone Community Theatre, Kelsie Pederson and Janae Erickson talk about the current production “Miss Holmes” with two performances remaining on Friday and Saturday. Erickson also talks about the next production “Seussical” which will be preformed the end of February and beginning of March. That production has already been cast and rehearsals are underway. Aired Monday, January 06, 2025.

Posted on 06 January 2025 by KWBG

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Boone County Community Foundation Receives State Award

Boone County Community Foundation Receives State Award

Posted on 05 January 2025 by KWBG

BOONE, Iowa—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 by the Iowa General Assembly. $117,888 will be available for grantmaking in 2025 and $39,296 has been placed in the permanent endowment. The legislation […]

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Zach Stier, Ronda Kelley and Candy Noelck from the Ericson Public Library talk about the schedule for the month of January. They talk about some new programming and getting that implemented. They also talks about additional days for some programs. Aired Friday, January 03, 2025.

Zach Stier, Ronda Kelley and Candy Noelck from the Ericson Public Library talk about the schedule for the month of January. They talk about some new programming and getting that implemented. They also talks about additional days for some programs. Aired Friday, January 03, 2025.

Posted on 03 January 2025 by KWBG

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