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Council Extends Open Burning in Boone

Posted on 05 November 2024 by KWBG

BOONE, Iowa—The Boone City Council voted 5-1 to extend open burning in the community until November 27th. Under the current ordinance, open burning during the fall ends on November 15th. Council Members supporting the extension noted the extended Burn Ban that was lifted county-wide last Friday by agreement of all the Fire Chiefs. Then it […]

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Eli Stines, Boone Mayor talks about the recent Boone City Council meeting. He says it was announced the Holly Stecker will be the Main Street Director. He also reported that Kris Blocker presented information on the amount of tourism dollars generated in Boone County. Stines also noted the Council approved by resolution a form to be used for those seeking to plant trees on city parking. He also said the Council did approve the second reading of an ordinance prohibiting the feeding of deer in the city. The Council also voted 5-1 to extend open burning until November 27th. Aired Tuesday, November 05, 2024.

Eli Stines, Boone Mayor talks about the recent Boone City Council meeting. He says it was announced the Holly Stecker will be the Main Street Director. He also reported that Kris Blocker presented information on the amount of tourism dollars generated in Boone County. Stines also noted the Council approved by resolution a form to be used for those seeking to plant trees on city parking. He also said the Council did approve the second reading of an ordinance prohibiting the feeding of deer in the city. The Council also voted 5-1 to extend open burning until November 27th. Aired Tuesday, November 05, 2024.

Posted on 05 November 2024 by KWBG

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Weekly Crop Progress Report

Posted on 04 November 2024 by KWBG

DES MOINES, Iowa—Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides a weather summary each week during this time.“After a long stretch of […]

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Janae Erickson, Boone Community Theatre talks about the current production Miss Holmes a reimaging of the legendary detective duo of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. Erickson is cast as Dr. Dorothy Watson. She also talks about auditions for Seussical coming up this Friday and Saturday. Erickson will be one of three teaming up to direct the production. Aired Monday, November 04, 2024.

Janae Erickson, Boone Community Theatre talks about the current production Miss Holmes a reimaging of the legendary detective duo of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. Erickson is cast as Dr. Dorothy Watson. She also talks about auditions for Seussical coming up this Friday and Saturday. Erickson will be one of three teaming up to direct the production. Aired Monday, November 04, 2024.

Posted on 04 November 2024 by KWBG

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Weekly Court Summary

Posted on 02 November 2024 by KWBG

BOONE, Iowa—Boone County Attorney Matt Speers’ office provides a weekly summary of cases handled through the office. This week’s report includes information on sentencing in a couple of felony cases. The weekly report is available on the Boone County Attorney’s Facebook page.

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Sheriff’s Department Reports No Injuries in Thursday Morning Accident

Posted on 02 November 2024 by KWBG

BOONE, Iowa—Originally reported as an injury accident about 5:40 Thursday morning at “L” Avenue and 216th Drive between Boone and Ogden, the Boone County Sheriff’s Department has released information that there were actually no injuries. Authorities report that Jeffrey Chamberlin and Collin Merriam, both of Boone, were driving opposite directions and Merriam’s vehicle struck Chamberlin’s […]

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Burn Ban for Boone County Rescinded

Posted on 01 November 2024 by KWBG

BOONE, Iowa—The Fire Chiefs in Boone County have agreed to rescind the Burn Ban effective immediately. The Fire Chiefs in Boone County submitted the request which went into effect on October 10th. After rain this week and rain expected over the weekend, and the fact that most harvest activity has been completed, led to the […]

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Chris Torres, Chief Financial Officer, Boone County Hospital, Health Talk. Torres talks about his background in health care and making the move from Texas to Iowa. He talks about joining the Administrative Team at BCH at the beginning of the new fiscal year and getting up to speed on projects and operations. He also looks at opportunities to provide services to patients. Aired Thursday, October 31, 2024.

Chris Torres, Chief Financial Officer, Boone County Hospital, Health Talk. Torres talks about his background in health care and making the move from Texas to Iowa. He talks about joining the Administrative Team at BCH at the beginning of the new fiscal year and getting up to speed on projects and operations. He also looks at opportunities to provide services to patients. Aired Thursday, October 31, 2024.

Posted on 31 October 2024 by KWBG

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Weekly Fuel Prices, Gasoline Down Again

Weekly Fuel Prices, Gasoline Down Again

Posted on 31 October 2024 by KWBG

DES MOINES, Iowa—The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has released the latest weekly fuel report and again the price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 6 cents, averaging $2.90 across Iowa according to AAA.Crude Oil SummaryThe price of global crude oil fell this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $2.86 per barrel […]

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Bill Skare, City Administrator and Waylon Andrews, Public Works Director talk about the Snow Ordinance and plans for snow removal with the changes to Story Street. Andrews provides update on lead service lines and Skare talks about projects being developed for both Boone Water Works and Water Environment Plant. Final projects and timing are still in the works. Portions of projects at both plants have been in the works for a number of years. Aired Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Bill Skare, City Administrator and Waylon Andrews, Public Works Director talk about the Snow Ordinance and plans for snow removal with the changes to Story Street. Andrews provides update on lead service lines and Skare talks about projects being developed for both Boone Water Works and Water Environment Plant. Final projects and timing are still in the works. Portions of projects at both plants have been in the works for a number of years. Aired Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Posted on 30 October 2024 by KWBG

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