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John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Recycling. Roosa talks about a setback in efforts to redirect construction and demolition waste for Ames and Story County to Metro Waste. The agreement ends the end of June and it appears the material will once again come to the Boone County Landfill, slowing the county’s efforts to extend the landfill life. It’s an issue still be worked on. Roosa also talked about the upcoming increase in the rate per ton on July 1st. Aired Wednesday, June 18, 2025.

John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Recycling. Roosa talks about a setback in efforts to redirect construction and demolition waste for Ames and Story County to Metro Waste. The agreement ends the end of June and it appears the material will once again come to the Boone County Landfill, slowing the county’s efforts to extend the landfill life. It’s an issue still be worked on. Roosa also talked about the upcoming increase in the rate per ton on July 1st. Aired Wednesday, June 18, 2025.

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Read More Read more about John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Recycling. Roosa talks about a setback in efforts to redirect construction and demolition waste for Ames and Story County to Metro Waste. The agreement ends the end of June and it appears the material will once again come to the Boone County Landfill, slowing the county’s efforts to extend the landfill life. It’s an issue still be worked on. Roosa also talked about the upcoming increase in the rate per ton on July 1st. Aired Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
Elijah Stines, Boone Mayor talks about the City Council meeting held Monday, July 16th. He talked about the Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements. The Council took action to reject the bid received and then took action to re-bid the project in the next several weeks. The improvements have been in the works for sometime and were planned infrastructure improvements on the nearly thirty year old plant. He also talked about the process being used to try and find a new city logo, working with the Arts Advisory Board. The Council voted to spend $4,200 to hire RPS Creative Group from Johnston to develop additional ideas. Aired Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

Elijah Stines, Boone Mayor talks about the City Council meeting held Monday, July 16th. He talked about the Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements. The Council took action to reject the bid received and then took action to re-bid the project in the next several weeks. The improvements have been in the works for sometime and were planned infrastructure improvements on the nearly thirty year old plant. He also talked about the process being used to try and find a new city logo, working with the Arts Advisory Board. The Council voted to spend $4,200 to hire RPS Creative Group from Johnston to develop additional ideas. Aired Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Elijah Stines, Boone Mayor talks about the City Council meeting held Monday, July 16th. He talked about the Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements. The Council took action to reject the bid received and then took action to re-bid the project in the next several weeks. The improvements have been in the works for sometime and were planned infrastructure improvements on the nearly thirty year old plant. He also talked about the process being used to try and find a new city logo, working with the Arts Advisory Board. The Council voted to spend $4,200 to hire RPS Creative Group from Johnston to develop additional ideas. Aired Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
Holly Stecker and Dave Cook talk about the Boone Arch Reconstruction Project. They talk about some of the history of the arch, but also update what’s happening at this time. They talk about a funding gap for the project, which will continue moving forward. The arch would be located at the intersection of 5th and Story Streets. The dedication is already planned for September 18th. Aired Monday, June 16, 2025. Screenshot 2025-02-18 182349

Holly Stecker and Dave Cook talk about the Boone Arch Reconstruction Project. They talk about some of the history of the arch, but also update what’s happening at this time. They talk about a funding gap for the project, which will continue moving forward. The arch would be located at the intersection of 5th and Story Streets. The dedication is already planned for September 18th. Aired Monday, June 16, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Holly Stecker and Dave Cook talk about the Boone Arch Reconstruction Project. They talk about some of the history of the arch, but also update what’s happening at this time. They talk about a funding gap for the project, which will continue moving forward. The arch would be located at the intersection of 5th and Story Streets. The dedication is already planned for September 18th. Aired Monday, June 16, 2025.