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Dr. Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District talks about the recent school board meeting. The Board received a presentation on the guidelines the district will use regarding the use of Artificial Intelligence. She also talked about the Board permitting Scouting America, Mid-Iowa Council, presenting information for Cub Scout candidates during lunchtime to share scouting opportunities for both boys and girls. The board also approved the candidates for graduation, as long as all requirements are met. Graduation is Memorial Day Weekend. Aired Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

Dr. Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District talks about the recent school board meeting. The Board received a presentation on the guidelines the district will use regarding the use of Artificial Intelligence. She also talked about the Board permitting Scouting America, Mid-Iowa Council, presenting information for Cub Scout candidates during lunchtime to share scouting opportunities for both boys and girls. The board also approved the candidates for graduation, as long as all requirements are met. Graduation is Memorial Day Weekend. Aired Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Dr. Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District talks about the recent school board meeting. The Board received a presentation on the guidelines the district will use regarding the use of Artificial Intelligence. She also talked about the Board permitting Scouting America, Mid-Iowa Council, presenting information for Cub Scout candidates during lunchtime to share scouting opportunities for both boys and girls. The board also approved the candidates for graduation, as long as all requirements are met. Graduation is Memorial Day Weekend. Aired Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
Jenn McEvoy, Outreach Specialist, Community and Family Resources visits about service’s available to Boone County clients from CFR. She talked about the success of the recent drug drop off event. She also talked about Mental Health Awareness Month. McEvoy also talked about the Boone County SAFE activity and some of the things the group continues to work at developing. Updating a lot of their information is an ongoing effort. Aired Monday, May 12, 2025.

Jenn McEvoy, Outreach Specialist, Community and Family Resources visits about service’s available to Boone County clients from CFR. She talked about the success of the recent drug drop off event. She also talked about Mental Health Awareness Month. McEvoy also talked about the Boone County SAFE activity and some of the things the group continues to work at developing. Updating a lot of their information is an ongoing effort. Aired Monday, May 12, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Jenn McEvoy, Outreach Specialist, Community and Family Resources visits about service’s available to Boone County clients from CFR. She talked about the success of the recent drug drop off event. She also talked about Mental Health Awareness Month. McEvoy also talked about the Boone County SAFE activity and some of the things the group continues to work at developing. Updating a lot of their information is an ongoing effort. Aired Monday, May 12, 2025.
Holly Stecker, Director, Downtown Boone Mainstreet talks about some of the projects taking place. First, students from the Boone High School EDGE Advantage program to paint trash cans at the Greenspace downtown Boone. It’s a project that was identified by students in the program. Stecker also talked about the downtown tree project and the metal grates that will be installed. She also updated information on the downtown arch project and the upcoming a Summer Kickoff for Shops on Story. Aired Thursday, May 08, 2025.

Holly Stecker, Director, Downtown Boone Mainstreet talks about some of the projects taking place. First, students from the Boone High School EDGE Advantage program to paint trash cans at the Greenspace downtown Boone. It’s a project that was identified by students in the program. Stecker also talked about the downtown tree project and the metal grates that will be installed. She also updated information on the downtown arch project and the upcoming a Summer Kickoff for Shops on Story. Aired Thursday, May 08, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Holly Stecker, Director, Downtown Boone Mainstreet talks about some of the projects taking place. First, students from the Boone High School EDGE Advantage program to paint trash cans at the Greenspace downtown Boone. It’s a project that was identified by students in the program. Stecker also talked about the downtown tree project and the metal grates that will be installed. She also updated information on the downtown arch project and the upcoming a Summer Kickoff for Shops on Story. Aired Thursday, May 08, 2025.