BOONE, Iowa—The Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad and James H. Andrew Railroad Museum and History Center got a little cleaning up and hosted a big crowd of young campers this week.  140 participants of Camp OK visited Thursday.  Camp OK is a week-long, six-day, five night, camping experience for children who just completed the 5th […]

ANKENY, Iowa—A DMACC Associate Professor of Water and Wastewater Treatment has been inducted into a prestigious organization within the Iowa Water Environment Association (IAWEA). Steve Moehlmann was nominated and elected by his peers into the Iowa Golden Manhole Society (IAGMS). This award is given annually by the Iowa Water Environment Association in recognition of their commitment and contributions […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship monitor fuel prices and this week released a report that shows a decline in crude oil prices. The price of global crude oil on the West Texas Intermediate fell $5.89 per barrel, currently priced at $51.78. Brent crude oil fell $8.35 per barrel, currently priced at […]

BOONE, Iowa—The Boone Farmers Market will begin their new season Thursday afternoon in downtown Boone.  A couple of years ago, the Farmers Market began setting up on 7th Street on the east side of Story Street.  This will be the first market of the new season which is scheduled to last until October 24th.  No […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—Thursday is one of several days used by the National Weather Service to promote weather awareness and this time it’s Heat Awareness.  The following information is made available by the National Weather Service: It is NEVER safe to leave a toddler, disabled person or pet locked in a car, even in the winter. If you […]

BOONE, Iowa—The Boone City Council has approved a contractor for the construction of a new lift station on Park Avenue on the south side of Boone.  Mayor John Slight on KWBG Tuesday said the project has been planned for sometime.  Five bids were received for the project with the low bid submitted by King Construction […]