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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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Jenn McEvoy, Outreach Specialist with Community and Family Resources talks about services available in support of Problem Gambling Awareness Month. Community and Family Resources does have a counselor available to focus on gambling addiction. She also talks about other addiction services available from CFR. CFR also participates in the Boone County SAFE Program. Aired Monday, March 10, 2025.

Jenn McEvoy, Outreach Specialist with Community and Family Resources talks about services available in support of Problem Gambling Awareness Month. Community and Family Resources does have a counselor available to focus on gambling addiction. She also talks about other addiction services available from CFR. CFR also participates in the Boone County SAFE Program. Aired Monday, March 10, 2025.

Posted on 10 March 2025 by KWBG

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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in a Mixed Species Backyard Flock in Dallas County

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in a Mixed Species Backyard Flock in Dallas County

Posted on 09 March 2025 by KWBG

DES MOINES, Iowa—The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have detected a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1 HPAI) in a mixed species backyard flock in Dallas County, Iowa. This is Iowa’s fifth detection of H5N1 HPAI within […]

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State Senator Jesse Green, Legislative Review. Green talks about this week's funnel deadline and talks about the property tax proposal that was released right at the end of the week. He also talk about the action to remove gender language from the Civil Rights Code and talks about school funding. He noted the Revenue Estimating Conference will release estimates next week and he expects more focus on the budget when that takes place. Aired Friday, March 07, 2025.

State Senator Jesse Green, Legislative Review. Green talks about this week’s funnel deadline and talks about the property tax proposal that was released right at the end of the week. He also talk about the action to remove gender language from the Civil Rights Code and talks about school funding. He noted the Revenue Estimating Conference will release estimates next week and he expects more focus on the budget when that takes place. Aired Friday, March 07, 2025.

Posted on 07 March 2025 by KWBG

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Feenstra Leads Legislation to Permanently Extend Medicare Coverage of Audio-Only Telehealth

Feenstra Leads Legislation to Permanently Extend Medicare Coverage of Audio-Only Telehealth

Posted on 06 March 2025 by KWBG

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Reps. Randy Feenstra (R-IA) and Chris Pappas (D-NH) introduced the Audio-Only Telehealth Access Act, which would make Medicare’s coverage of audio-only telehealth services permanent. “In rural Iowa, access to dependable and affordable telehealth services is critical to the health and wellbeing of our families and seniors. When severe weather prevents road travel or […]

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