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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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.“Iowa’s harvest progress took a […]

Boone scored the first and last touchdowns of the game; however, Indianola scored three touchdowns in between as the Indians defeated the Toreadors, 21-14, Friday, Oct. 4, in Boone. 

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BOONE, Iowa—Boone County Attorney Matt Speers office provides a weekly summary of court cases handled by the Boone County Attorney’s office. The information is a summary of the cases and is made available on the Boone County Attorney’s Office Facebook page.

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DES MOINES, Iowa—No significant rain has allowed drought conditions to continue expanding across the state. Moderate Drought expanded over Northeast Iowa. Severe Drought conditions have returned to West Central Iowa. Locally, Boone County remains in Abnormally Dry conditions.U.S. Drought Monitor Map 10/01U.S. Drought Monitor Map 09/24

AMES, Iowa—The Iowa Department of Transportation is proposing to make improvements on U.S. Highway 30 in Boone County, specifically in Boone with the removal of the median crossing at South Linn Street. This project is anticipated to begin yet this fall.ATTEND IN PERSON MEEETING TO SHARE YOUR FEEDBACKWhen: Monday Oct. 7, 2024, anytime between 5 […]