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Eli Stines, Boone Mayor, visits about the recent City Council meeting and talks about other events coming up in the city. From the Council meeting, a request for a letter of support for a Main Street Challenge Grant Application was approved for Main Street and the Dutch Oven Bakery. The Council also set public hearings for their next meeting on September 2nd (note the change due to the Labor Day Holiday). The Council also approved the construction contract with Shank Constructors from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Headworks Project. Aired Tuesday, August 19, 2025.

Eli Stines, Boone Mayor, visits about the recent City Council meeting and talks about other events coming up in the city. From the Council meeting, a request for a letter of support for a Main Street Challenge Grant Application was approved for Main Street and the Dutch Oven Bakery. The Council also set public hearings for their next meeting on September 2nd (note the change due to the Labor Day Holiday). The Council also approved the construction contract with Shank Constructors from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Headworks Project. Aired Tuesday, August 19, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Eli Stines, Boone Mayor, visits about the recent City Council meeting and talks about other events coming up in the city. From the Council meeting, a request for a letter of support for a Main Street Challenge Grant Application was approved for Main Street and the Dutch Oven Bakery. The Council also set public hearings for their next meeting on September 2nd (note the change due to the Labor Day Holiday). The Council also approved the construction contract with Shank Constructors from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Headworks Project. Aired Tuesday, August 19, 2025.
Dr. Allen Goben, Executive Campus Dean, Boone DMACC, talks about the beginning of Fall Semester, Wednesday. He reviews some of the activity planned for welcoming students back on campus. Goben says orientation was held over the summer time so many students are already acclimated to the campus. He says the early projection is that enrollment may end up down slightly, but could vary with last minute enrollment. Goben also says fall sports are gearing up and fans are encouraged to attend home events. Aired Monday, August 18, 2025. 2025 01 29 DMACC logo

Dr. Allen Goben, Executive Campus Dean, Boone DMACC, talks about the beginning of Fall Semester, Wednesday. He reviews some of the activity planned for welcoming students back on campus. Goben says orientation was held over the summer time so many students are already acclimated to the campus. He says the early projection is that enrollment may end up down slightly, but could vary with last minute enrollment. Goben also says fall sports are gearing up and fans are encouraged to attend home events. Aired Monday, August 18, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Dr. Allen Goben, Executive Campus Dean, Boone DMACC, talks about the beginning of Fall Semester, Wednesday. He reviews some of the activity planned for welcoming students back on campus. Goben says orientation was held over the summer time so many students are already acclimated to the campus. He says the early projection is that enrollment may end up down slightly, but could vary with last minute enrollment. Goben also says fall sports are gearing up and fans are encouraged to attend home events. Aired Monday, August 18, 2025.
Jennifer Hanson, Executive Director Boone County Chamber of Commerce visits about Chamber activities. She talks about the New Teacher Welcome, an annual event welcoming new school staff to Boone County. She also talked about an adjustment to the next Coffee and Connections event in September. Hanson also talked about Pufferbilly Days and the work that’s gone into this year’s event including the Art in the Park planned for Sunday, September 21st. Aired Friday, August 15, 2025. 2025 04 10 Boone County Chamber logo

Jennifer Hanson, Executive Director Boone County Chamber of Commerce visits about Chamber activities. She talks about the New Teacher Welcome, an annual event welcoming new school staff to Boone County. She also talked about an adjustment to the next Coffee and Connections event in September. Hanson also talked about Pufferbilly Days and the work that’s gone into this year’s event including the Art in the Park planned for Sunday, September 21st. Aired Friday, August 15, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Jennifer Hanson, Executive Director Boone County Chamber of Commerce visits about Chamber activities. She talks about the New Teacher Welcome, an annual event welcoming new school staff to Boone County. She also talked about an adjustment to the next Coffee and Connections event in September. Hanson also talked about Pufferbilly Days and the work that’s gone into this year’s event including the Art in the Park planned for Sunday, September 21st. Aired Friday, August 15, 2025.
Sgt. Ryan Palmer, Boone Police Department talks about Public Safety reminders this time of year. Palmer passes along several things for the school year. He talks about staying safe for yourself and passengers with drop-off and pick-up at school. He emphasized following the rules in no parking areas because it’s for everyone’s safety. Palmer also noted that traffic will be picking up in the southern part of the city in the next couple of weeks with IMCA Super Nationals in town. A tip for those commuting in the morning and afternoon, if you usually come into town to South Story Street or South Linn, it might be easier during Super Nationals to use an alternate route. Aired Thursday, August 14, 2025. Boone PD

Sgt. Ryan Palmer, Boone Police Department talks about Public Safety reminders this time of year. Palmer passes along several things for the school year. He talks about staying safe for yourself and passengers with drop-off and pick-up at school. He emphasized following the rules in no parking areas because it’s for everyone’s safety. Palmer also noted that traffic will be picking up in the southern part of the city in the next couple of weeks with IMCA Super Nationals in town. A tip for those commuting in the morning and afternoon, if you usually come into town to South Story Street or South Linn, it might be easier during Super Nationals to use an alternate route. Aired Thursday, August 14, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Sgt. Ryan Palmer, Boone Police Department talks about Public Safety reminders this time of year. Palmer passes along several things for the school year. He talks about staying safe for yourself and passengers with drop-off and pick-up at school. He emphasized following the rules in no parking areas because it’s for everyone’s safety. Palmer also noted that traffic will be picking up in the southern part of the city in the next couple of weeks with IMCA Super Nationals in town. A tip for those commuting in the morning and afternoon, if you usually come into town to South Story Street or South Linn, it might be easier during Super Nationals to use an alternate route. Aired Thursday, August 14, 2025.
Marty Lamoureux, Boone County Historical Society Board Member talks about the recent Historical Society Board Meeting held last week. She talks about some of the work being done on the Historical Center and landscaping plans. She updates the information on the collection and recording collection information. She also talks about adding some guidelines on rental of the facility. Aired Wednesday, August 13, 2025.

Marty Lamoureux, Boone County Historical Society Board Member talks about the recent Historical Society Board Meeting held last week. She talks about some of the work being done on the Historical Center and landscaping plans. She updates the information on the collection and recording collection information. She also talks about adding some guidelines on rental of the facility. Aired Wednesday, August 13, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Marty Lamoureux, Boone County Historical Society Board Member talks about the recent Historical Society Board Meeting held last week. She talks about some of the work being done on the Historical Center and landscaping plans. She updates the information on the collection and recording collection information. She also talks about adding some guidelines on rental of the facility. Aired Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
Dr. Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District talks about Monday’s meeting of the Boone School Board and preparation for the beginning of school. Trepa says so far, student registration is running a little behind. She encourages parents to get registration completed this week. Trepa also says the district will be using Parent Square and Bound beginning this year and information has already been distributed by the district to get connected. Aired Tuesday, August 12, 2025.

Dr. Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District talks about Monday’s meeting of the Boone School Board and preparation for the beginning of school. Trepa says so far, student registration is running a little behind. She encourages parents to get registration completed this week. Trepa also says the district will be using Parent Square and Bound beginning this year and information has already been distributed by the district to get connected. Aired Tuesday, August 12, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Dr. Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District talks about Monday’s meeting of the Boone School Board and preparation for the beginning of school. Trepa says so far, student registration is running a little behind. She encourages parents to get registration completed this week. Trepa also says the district will be using Parent Square and Bound beginning this year and information has already been distributed by the district to get connected. Aired Tuesday, August 12, 2025.