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BJ McGinn, Interim Executive Campus Dean, DMACC Boone Campus and Athletic Director, talks about he success of the recent Foundation Scholarship Event featuring Dan Gable. He talks about what's happening on campus, it's mid-term. November events will include the Founder's Day event and the NJCAA has selected DMACC Boone Campus to host the first D-II Women's National Golf Championship next May. Aired Friday, October 18, 2024.

BJ McGinn, Interim Executive Campus Dean, DMACC Boone Campus and Athletic Director, talks about he success of the recent Foundation Scholarship Event featuring Dan Gable. He talks about what’s happening on campus, it’s mid-term. November events will include the Founder’s Day event and the NJCAA has selected DMACC Boone Campus to host the first D-II Women’s National Golf Championship next May. Aired Friday, October 18, 2024.

Posted on 18 October 2024 by KWBG

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MITCHEL VETTER-GenNext-2024-UPDATED

Progressive Grocer Awards Fareway’s Mitch Vetter with the GenNext Award

Posted on 17 October 2024 by KWBG

BOONE, Iowa—The Progressive Grocer recognized Fareway Stores, Inc. Mitch Vetter, Market Retail Business Processes Manager, as a 2024 GenNext Award Recipient, an annual awards program that honors emerging grocery industry leaders.“Being honored as a GenNext Award Recipient is a milestone,” says Mitch Vetter, Fareway Market Retail Business Processes Manager. “This award has recognized leaders in our industry […]

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Sgt. Ryan Palmer, Boone Police Department provides information about the Shop with a Cop program conducted by officers of the Boone Police Department. He talks about the kick-off activity with the Downtown Trunk or Treat event on October 24th. The Police and Fire Departments expected to cook up a thousand hot dogs. He also talked about Halloween Safety and talks about getting signed up for Snow Ordinance Notification. Aired Thursday, October 17, 2024.

Sgt. Ryan Palmer, Boone Police Department provides information about the Shop with a Cop program conducted by officers of the Boone Police Department. He talks about the kick-off activity with the Downtown Trunk or Treat event on October 24th. The Police and Fire Departments expected to cook up a thousand hot dogs. He also talked about Halloween Safety and talks about getting signed up for Snow Ordinance Notification. Aired Thursday, October 17, 2024.

Posted on 17 October 2024 by KWBG

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Red Flag Warning, High Fire Danger Today

Posted on 17 October 2024 by KWBG

DES MOINES, Iowa—The National Weather Service Office in Des Moines has updated information about the Red Flag Warning covering much of Iowa. Critical fire weather conditions are expected due to high winds, dry conditions, and warm temperatures. (contributed information, NWS)

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Weekly Fuel Report, Gasoline Prices Up

Weekly Fuel Report, Gasoline Prices Up

Posted on 16 October 2024 by KWBG

DES MOINES, Iowa—The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has released the weekly fuel report. The price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 3 cents, averaging $3.01 across Iowa according to AAA.Crude Oil SummaryThe price of global crude oil fell this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $2.13 per barrel over last week, […]

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John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Recycling. Roosa talks about yard waste brought to the landfill, especially with the Burn Ban in effect. He says yard was can be brought to the landfill at no charge on Thursday, Friday and Saturday during business hours. There is a charge Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. He also talked about revamping the business recycling collection program. Aired Wednesday, October 16, 2024.

John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Recycling. Roosa talks about yard waste brought to the landfill, especially with the Burn Ban in effect. He says yard was can be brought to the landfill at no charge on Thursday, Friday and Saturday during business hours. There is a charge Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. He also talked about revamping the business recycling collection program. Aired Wednesday, October 16, 2024.

Posted on 16 October 2024 by KWBG

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Weekly Crop Progress Report

Posted on 16 October 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.“Warm and dry conditions continued across much […]

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Dr. Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District speaks about the School Board Decision to turn down an invitation to join the Heart of Iowa Conference. She also talks about information learned from the FAST Testing that is required to be done and how that information is used. She also talks about the district's GIS location system for students riding buses. Aired Tuesday, October 15, 2024.

Dr. Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District speaks about the School Board Decision to turn down an invitation to join the Heart of Iowa Conference. She also talks about information learned from the FAST Testing that is required to be done and how that information is used. She also talks about the district’s GIS location system for students riding buses. Aired Tuesday, October 15, 2024.

Posted on 15 October 2024 by KWBG

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2024 10 07 Shaw Sobolik, Oath with Mayor Eli Stines

Sobolik Newest Member of Boone Police Department

Posted on 14 October 2024 by KWBG

BOONE, Iowa—Shaw Sobolik was sworn in as the newest member of the Boone Police Department during the City Council meeting on Monday, October 7th. Sobolik will fill the last vacant position on the Boone Police Department. The Boone resident was selected following the list of candidates developed through the Civil Service process. Sobolik is currently […]

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Jenn McEvoy, Outreach Specialist, Community and Family Resources, discusses services available locally and in adjoining counties for Boone County clients. She talks about gambling addiction service, smoking and vaping cessation and more. Aired Monday, October 14, 2024.

Jenn McEvoy, Outreach Specialist, Community and Family Resources, discusses services available locally and in adjoining counties for Boone County clients. She talks about gambling addiction service, smoking and vaping cessation and more. Aired Monday, October 14, 2024.

Posted on 14 October 2024 by KWBG

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