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Katie Darby, Tour of Homes and A Festival of Trees. The Tour of Homes in Boone County, now in it’s 6th Year continues to raise funds to support Wings of Refuge assisting women rescued from trafficking. This year an added feature, A Festival of Trees at the Iowa Arboretum. The Arboretum, also home to Tree House Village which is also expected to be decorated. Aired Thursday, November 21, 2024

Posted on 21 November 2024 by KWBG

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Weekly Fuel Report, Gasoline Down

Weekly Fuel Report, Gasoline Down

Posted on 20 November 2024 by KWBG

DES MOINES, Iowa—The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship released the Weekly Fuel report and the price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 5 cents, averaging $2.75 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $.35 per barrel over […]

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John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Recycling, talks about the recycling efforts in Boone County. The current business recycling effort will gradually change over to focus on more cardboard recycling. Boone County Recycling now has a now truck that should prove to be more efficient and offer better opportunities to stream line services. Aired Wednesday, November 20, 2024.

John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Recycling, talks about the recycling efforts in Boone County. The current business recycling effort will gradually change over to focus on more cardboard recycling. Boone County Recycling now has a now truck that should prove to be more efficient and offer better opportunities to stream line services. Aired Wednesday, November 20, 2024.

Posted on 20 November 2024 by KWBG

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Eli Stines, Boone Mayor, talks about the Boone City Council meeting held Monday, November 18th. Stines talked about the public hearings and actions taken by the Council to adopt the Southwest Boone Housing Urban Renewal Plan and an associated Development Agreement for the construction of 53 single family homes. He also talked about the series of contracts with SEH Engineering for projects at both the water and waste water plants and for the design of the extended Hancock Drive to serve the Daisy location. Aired Tuesday, November 19, 2024.

Eli Stines, Boone Mayor, talks about the Boone City Council meeting held Monday, November 18th. Stines talked about the public hearings and actions taken by the Council to adopt the Southwest Boone Housing Urban Renewal Plan and an associated Development Agreement for the construction of 53 single family homes. He also talked about the series of contracts with SEH Engineering for projects at both the water and waste water plants and for the design of the extended Hancock Drive to serve the Daisy location. Aired Tuesday, November 19, 2024.

Posted on 19 November 2024 by KWBG

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Tom Keinert, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Food and Health Specialist, Talks about Thanksgiving. Planning for Thanksgiving. Safe food handling for the holiday. Aired Monday, November 18, 2024

Posted on 18 November 2024 by KWBG

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Veterans Day and Boone Area Veterans Center Events

Veterans Day and Boone Area Veterans Center Events

Posted on 18 November 2024 by KWBG

BOONE, Iowa—Last week was a Veterans Week locally. The Annual Veterans Days Ceremony was held at the Linwood Park Cemetery on Monday, November 11th. It was a little cool with wind out of the north, but there was still a good turnout to hear from Wyatt Chidester, Captain USN (Retired). Tuesday, many veterans gathered at […]

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Weekly Crop Progress Report

Posted on 18 November 2024 by KWBG

DES MOINES, Iowa—Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides a weather summary each week during this time. “Even as harvest winds […]

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Boone Fire Fighters Association Annual Drive-Thru Chili Feed, Tonight

Posted on 15 November 2024 by KWBG

BOONE, Iowa—The Boone Fire Fighters Association Annual Drive-Thru Chili Feed will be held this afternoon and evening from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Boone Fire Department, 923 8th Street, Boone, Iowa. The drive thru pickup will be held on Allen Street in front of the Fire Department. Entrance will be at 8th and […]

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Feenstra Votes to Require Department of Education to Release FAFSA Forms by October 1st Every Year

Feenstra Votes to Require Department of Education to Release FAFSA Forms by October 1st Every Year

Posted on 15 November 2024 by KWBG

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) voted for legislation to require the U.S. Department of Education to release the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form by October 1st instead of January 1st the following year. “Last year, the Biden-Harris administration botched the FAFSA rollout, leaving students and parents uncertain about vital student aid. As […]

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BJ McGinn, Interim Executive Campus Dean, Boone and Athletic Director talks about the activities at the DMACC Boone Campus. This weekend will feature the DMACC Basketball Classic and Founders Club Events. Earlier in the week, there was Veterans events. And, the 22-Pushup Challenge in the middle of the week. Right now, a couple of weeks of wrapping up Fall Semester, Spring Enrollment is well underway. Aired Friday, November 15, 2024.

BJ McGinn, Interim Executive Campus Dean, Boone and Athletic Director talks about the activities at the DMACC Boone Campus. This weekend will feature the DMACC Basketball Classic and Founders Club Events. Earlier in the week, there was Veterans events. And, the 22-Pushup Challenge in the middle of the week. Right now, a couple of weeks of wrapping up Fall Semester, Spring Enrollment is well underway. Aired Friday, November 15, 2024.

Posted on 15 November 2024 by KWBG

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