BOONE, Iowa—Drought conditions have continued to expand across the state. The weekly map from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows that more than half the state had either moderate or severe drought. Abnormally Dry conditions cover another large portion of the state including all of Boone County. There is a small area in southern tier of […]

BOONE, Iowa—Kading Properties hosted a formal ground breaking on Wednesday at the site of Kate’s Landing, their planned development on the south side of the city. The property was purchased from the city earlier this year. In August, Kading Properties was awarded over $655,000 in tax credits from the Iowa Economic Development Authorities program using workforce […]

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BOONE, Iowa—Burn Bans have been issued for over half the state and Boone County has joined the list as of Thursday morning at 6:00 a.m. The Burn Ban affects all of Boone County including the cities in Boone County. Open burning is prohibited until further notice.

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BOONE, Iowa—The Boone Parks Department is closer to completing the installation of new play equipment at Franklin Park. The play equipment is more of an obstacle course acquired from and being installed by Boland Recreation for about $100,000. Once the equipment is installed, a substantial amount of playground mulch will be added.Play equipment being installed […]

BOONE, Iowa—Boone City representatives were successful in getting approval for a RISE Grant to facilitate an extension of Hancock Drive to serve the Daisy site on the southeast side of the city. The following information was released by the Iowa Department of Transportation. Up to $5,775,530 from the city share of the RISE Fund was […]

BOONE, Iowa—The Boone Park Board initiated a “Dead Tree Removal Day” in Herman Park and the north portion of McHose Park last Thursday. Six local tree service companies volunteered their time, staff and equipment.· Central Home Solutions· D&J Tree Service· Freedom Tree Care· Guy-in-a-Bucket· Outdoor Image and· TA Tree Service.R&W Power also gifted a case […]

BOONE, Iowa—Senior Adults in Boone County and surrounding communities are invited to free Senior Resource Fair, dedicated to providing information about issues of concern to older adults including services and activities. The Senior Resource Fair will Wednesday 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. in the Community Building at the Boone County Fairgrounds.

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