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Mikaela Kienitz, Chief Executive Officer at the Boone County Hospital on Health Talk, speaking about the business at BCH. Recently the Board of Trustees received a preliminary audit report, with quite a bit of positive information. Kienitz talks about the financial position and notes that closing the second operating room has resulted in a loss of revenue. Repairs from the water damage are nearing completion. Kienitz talks about the staff and staff retention and how important it is and she the programs like this summer’s Food for Kids Program. Aired Tuesday, September 30, 2025.

Mikaela Kienitz, Chief Executive Officer at the Boone County Hospital on Health Talk, speaking about the business at BCH. Recently the Board of Trustees received a preliminary audit report, with quite a bit of positive information. Kienitz talks about the financial position and notes that closing the second operating room has resulted in a loss of revenue. Repairs from the water damage are nearing completion. Kienitz talks about the staff and staff retention and how important it is and she the programs like this summer’s Food for Kids Program. Aired Tuesday, September 30, 2025.

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Ground Breaking for the Reconstructed Downtown Arch. Dave Cook is the guest on the program about the planned ground breaking, now scheduled for Thursday afternoon at 4:00 at 5th and Story Streets in Boone. Cook says the goal is to have the project completed, weather permitting, by mid-December to allow for a dedication ceremony. Aired Monday, September 29, 2025. 2025 09 19 Concept Arch

Ground Breaking for the Reconstructed Downtown Arch. Dave Cook is the guest on the program about the planned ground breaking, now scheduled for Thursday afternoon at 4:00 at 5th and Story Streets in Boone. Cook says the goal is to have the project completed, weather permitting, by mid-December to allow for a dedication ceremony. Aired Monday, September 29, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Ground Breaking for the Reconstructed Downtown Arch. Dave Cook is the guest on the program about the planned ground breaking, now scheduled for Thursday afternoon at 4:00 at 5th and Story Streets in Boone. Cook says the goal is to have the project completed, weather permitting, by mid-December to allow for a dedication ceremony. Aired Monday, September 29, 2025.
Zach Stier and Ronda Kelley, Ericson Public Library, talk about programming for the end of September and during the month of October. The Boone Fire Department will visit during story time on October 8th and 9th and visit about Fire Prevention Month and fire safety. Special activities are planned for Monday, October 20th including the Seed Harvest Program with Boone County Naturalist Kyle Neuendorf and a Taylor Swift Album Release Party. And a Giant Clue game on October 22nd. Aired Friday, September 26, 2025. 2025 09 26 Ericson Public Library logo

Zach Stier and Ronda Kelley, Ericson Public Library, talk about programming for the end of September and during the month of October. The Boone Fire Department will visit during story time on October 8th and 9th and visit about Fire Prevention Month and fire safety. Special activities are planned for Monday, October 20th including the Seed Harvest Program with Boone County Naturalist Kyle Neuendorf and a Taylor Swift Album Release Party. And a Giant Clue game on October 22nd. Aired Friday, September 26, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Zach Stier and Ronda Kelley, Ericson Public Library, talk about programming for the end of September and during the month of October. The Boone Fire Department will visit during story time on October 8th and 9th and visit about Fire Prevention Month and fire safety. Special activities are planned for Monday, October 20th including the Seed Harvest Program with Boone County Naturalist Kyle Neuendorf and a Taylor Swift Album Release Party. And a Giant Clue game on October 22nd. Aired Friday, September 26, 2025.
Steve Cunningham, Boone County Veterans Affairs and Mike Gibbs, Boone County Veterans Affairs Commissioner talk about the Veterans Fair, on Tuesday, September 30th at the Boone County Fairgrounds. Cunningham says the Veterans Fair will be an opportunity to make contact whether services are needed or not. Aired Thursday, September 25, 2025. Boone-County-Veterans-Affairs-Logo

Steve Cunningham, Boone County Veterans Affairs and Mike Gibbs, Boone County Veterans Affairs Commissioner talk about the Veterans Fair, on Tuesday, September 30th at the Boone County Fairgrounds. Cunningham says the Veterans Fair will be an opportunity to make contact whether services are needed or not. Aired Thursday, September 25, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Steve Cunningham, Boone County Veterans Affairs and Mike Gibbs, Boone County Veterans Affairs Commissioner talk about the Veterans Fair, on Tuesday, September 30th at the Boone County Fairgrounds. Cunningham says the Veterans Fair will be an opportunity to make contact whether services are needed or not. Aired Thursday, September 25, 2025.
Ondrea Elmquist, Boone City Administrator talked about projects going on in the City. Elmquist talks about the City’s BDIF projects, the current status of the Hancock Drive Extension Project for the Daisy Plant. She also talks about open burning, which begins next week. Elmquist also talked about getting necessary things in place for the ARCH Project, which has now been completed. Aired Wednesday, September 24, 2025.

Ondrea Elmquist, Boone City Administrator talked about projects going on in the City. Elmquist talks about the City’s BDIF projects, the current status of the Hancock Drive Extension Project for the Daisy Plant. She also talks about open burning, which begins next week. Elmquist also talked about getting necessary things in place for the ARCH Project, which has now been completed. Aired Wednesday, September 24, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Ondrea Elmquist, Boone City Administrator talked about projects going on in the City. Elmquist talks about the City’s BDIF projects, the current status of the Hancock Drive Extension Project for the Daisy Plant. She also talks about open burning, which begins next week. Elmquist also talked about getting necessary things in place for the ARCH Project, which has now been completed. Aired Wednesday, September 24, 2025.