BOONE, Iowa—The Iowa State Patrol has released a minimal crash report that identifies those involved in a Monday morning crash in southwest Boone County. The accident occurred shortly before noon at the intersection of “G” Avenue and 310th Street. According to the State Patrol report, 50 year old Reid Schaefer of Perry was traveling east […]

BOONE, Iowa—An alert neighbor, up early Monday morning, saw that a neighbors house was on fire, went to the house and pounded on the door which woke up the families dogs, eventually waking up the homeowner who quickly realized there was a fire. The Boone Fire Department on duty crew quickly responded after receiving the […]

AMES, Iowa – New research at Iowa State University shows that using advanced planting techniques can triple the amount of biomass produced by the perennial, bioenergy crop miscanthus in its establishment year. This would significantly increase the plant’s potential to store carbon and improve its economic viability for producers.   Agricultural lands hold significant potential for […]

BOONE, Iowa—The staff from the Ledges State Park held their Annual Season Wrap Up meeting at the Boone City Hall Auditorium. Park Manager Andy Bartlett gave a brief presentation about a very successful year. Bartlett said that 2024 was nearing 4,000 volunteer hours, more than they’ve ever had before. He said over 700 volunteer hours […]

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The Ogden boys’ basketball team lost a close one to Pocahontas Area, 59-58, on Tuesday, December 17, in Ogden. 

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DES MOINES, Iowa—The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has released the Weekly Fuel Report and the price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 4 cents, averaging $2.74 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $.71 per barrel […]

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DES MOINES, Iowa—During the annual State Agricultural Convention, held December 15 in conjunction with the Association of Iowa Fairs Conference, elections were held for positions on the Iowa State Fair Board of Directors. Two new Board members were elected to serve two-year terms. Danny Olson from Red Oak replaces retiring board member Gary Van Aernam […]