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BJ McGinn, Interim Executive Camps Dean, DMACC Boone Campus, speaks about recent activities on the Boone Campus. He also covers sports related activities serving as the Athletic Director. He updated information on the men's basketball team receiving an at-large invitation for the National Championship Tournament. He also talks about the success former coaches and players have had after leaving DMACC. He visited about the work already going on for the fall semester and reminded us about events coming up, including the STEM Festival and the 5K Ruck March in April. Aired Friday, March 14, 2025.

BJ McGinn, Interim Executive Camps Dean, DMACC Boone Campus, speaks about recent activities on the Boone Campus. He also covers sports related activities serving as the Athletic Director. He updated information on the men’s basketball team receiving an at-large invitation for the National Championship Tournament. He also talks about the success former coaches and players have had after leaving DMACC. He visited about the work already going on for the fall semester and reminded us about events coming up, including the STEM Festival and the 5K Ruck March in April. Aired Friday, March 14, 2025.

Posted on 14 March 2025 by KWBG

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Drought Conditions Improve on Last Week’s Precipitation

Posted on 13 March 2025 by KWBG

DES MOINES, Iowa—Even with a blizzard in the middle of last week, rain and snow did improve drought conditions in Iowa. Drought conditions across the state this week dropped to 56.4% down from last weeks 72.7%. An area in Central Iowa saw improvement as a large portion dropped from Moderate Drought to Abnormally Dry. With […]

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Sgt. Ryan Palmer, Boone Police Department talks about traffic enforcement efforts and being safe with St. Patrick's Day Celebrations. He also reminds listeners that the use of bicycles, scooters, and skateboards are prohibited on sidewalks downtown. Palmer also talked about new scams that have appeared recently and he talked about the Citizens Police Academy now underway and the recent investigation conducted by Boone Police and others that resulted in arrests in a robbery and kidnapping case. Aired Thursday, March 13, 2025.

Sgt. Ryan Palmer, Boone Police Department talks about traffic enforcement efforts and being safe with St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations. He also reminds listeners that the use of bicycles, scooters, and skateboards are prohibited on sidewalks downtown. Palmer also talked about new scams that have appeared recently and he talked about the Citizens Police Academy now underway and the recent investigation conducted by Boone Police and others that resulted in arrests in a robbery and kidnapping case. Aired Thursday, March 13, 2025.

Posted on 13 March 2025 by KWBG

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Weekly Fuel Report Released

Weekly Fuel Report Released

Posted on 13 March 2025 by KWBG

DES MOINES, Iowa—The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has released the weekly fuel report and the price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 7 cents, averaging $2.91 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $.76 per barrel […]

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Behn Leads First Bill Through Iowa House

Posted on 13 March 2025 by KWBG

DES MOINES, Iowa—On Wednesday, March 12th, Rep. Chad Behn (R-Boone) of House District 48 successfully floor-managed his first piece of legislation through the Iowa House. House File 515 increases supplementary weighting for school districts sharing a school resource officer from two to four pupils. The legislation seeks to support school districts in improving their operational capabilities through […]

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Marty Lamoureux, Board Member, Boone County Historical Society, visits about the recent meeting of the Historical Society Board of Directors. The meeting, open to the public, was held at the Historical Center on March 4th. A routine update on the business of the board is provided. Lamoureux also talks about capital projects like an elevator replacement project and upgrading the HVAC systems. There's an effort underway to record interviews with Korean and Vietnam Veterans by Ron Russell. And, there's the reminder about memberships including renewals. Aired Wednesday, March 12, 2025.

Marty Lamoureux, Board Member, Boone County Historical Society, visits about the recent meeting of the Historical Society Board of Directors. The meeting, open to the public, was held at the Historical Center on March 4th. A routine update on the business of the board is provided. Lamoureux also talks about capital projects like an elevator replacement project and upgrading the HVAC systems. There’s an effort underway to record interviews with Korean and Vietnam Veterans by Ron Russell. And, there’s the reminder about memberships including renewals. Aired Wednesday, March 12, 2025.

Posted on 12 March 2025 by KWBG

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Boone Public Works Prohibits Commercial Vehicle Traffic in Non-paved Alleys

Posted on 11 March 2025 by KWBG

BOONE, Iowa—Boone Public Works today announced a ban on Commercial Vehicles, including garbage trucks, in non-paved alleys in the city. The ban goes into effect Thursday morning until further notice: Due to early spring conditions, the City ofBoone Public Works will close all non-pavedalleys to commercial vehicles. This includesgarbage trucks and dump trucks. The closurewill […]

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Iowa National Guard Deployment Town Hall Meeting

Posted on 11 March 2025 by KWBG

BOONE, Iowa—The Iowa National Guard invites community members, local leaders, and media representatives to a town hall meeting to discuss the upcoming deployment of the 2/34th Infantry Brigade Combat Team to the Middle East. The meeting will take place on Thursday at 9:00 AM at the Boone Readiness Center. Military leaders from the Brigade along […]

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Boone Woman Injured in Ames Accident Monday

Posted on 11 March 2025 by KWBG

AMES, Iowa—A Boone woman was flown to Methodist Hospital in Des Moines Monday, due to injuries sustained in a two car accident a little after 1:20 in the afternoon at the roundabout at University Boulevard and Oakwood Road. According to the accident report from the Iowa State Patrol, 54 year old Carla Tidgren of Boone […]

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Dr. Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District visits about the Boone School Board Meeting. The Board did accept a bid for a roofing project at Franklin Elementary. The bid, just under $580,000 was submitted by Central States Roofing from Ames and will begin in June. Trepa also talked about the agreement with the Boone Education Association and the Board's approval for the District's Budget Reduction Plan, expected to be just over $500,000.

Dr. Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District visits about the Boone School Board Meeting. The Board did accept a bid for a roofing project at Franklin Elementary. The bid, just under $580,000 was submitted by Central States Roofing from Ames and will begin in June. Trepa also talked about the agreement with the Boone Education Association and the Board’s approval for the District’s Budget Reduction Plan, expected to be just over $500,000.

Posted on 11 March 2025 by KWBG

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