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Central Iowa Expo Welcomes The Pyrotechnics Guild International (PGI) August 2-9, 2025

Central Iowa Expo Welcomes The Pyrotechnics Guild International (PGI) August 2-9, 2025

Posted on 15 November 2024 by KWBG

BOONE, Iowa—Prepare to be dazzled! Central Iowa Expo is thrilled to announce that it will host the Pyrotechnics Guild International (PGI) from AUGUST 2 – 9, 2025. This is not just any convention—it’s a celebration of all thing’s fireworks, promising to light up the skies of Boone County like never before. Event Highlights: Two Spectacular Public Nights: On […]

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Des Moines Area Community College-Boone Campus to Host First NJCAA DII Women’s Golf Championship

Posted on 15 November 2024 by KWBG

CHARLOTTE, N.C.—The NJCAA announced Thursday that Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) will host the first-ever NJCAA Division II Women’s Golf Championship in 2025. The tournament will be held at Cedar Pointe Golf Course in Boone, Iowa from May 13-16, 2025. “DMACC, along with its great staff including President Rob Denson, Director of Athletics BJ […]

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Boone Police Chief John Wiebold joins Sgt. Ryan Palmer on the Monthly Visit to talks about Public Safety. We received an update on the Shop With A Cop program, coming up December 12th. We visited about the Snow Ordinance and how people can stay informed about when the ordinance is in effect. We also visited about stepped up law enforcement efforts over the holidays and more. Aired Thursday, November 14, 2024.

Boone Police Chief John Wiebold joins Sgt. Ryan Palmer on the Monthly Visit to talks about Public Safety. We received an update on the Shop With A Cop program, coming up December 12th. We visited about the Snow Ordinance and how people can stay informed about when the ordinance is in effect. We also visited about stepped up law enforcement efforts over the holidays and more. Aired Thursday, November 14, 2024.

Posted on 14 November 2024 by KWBG

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Boone Residents Served by Lead Water Service to Receive Notifications

Boone Residents Served by Lead Water Service to Receive Notifications

Posted on 13 November 2024 by KWBG

BOONE, Iowa—Property tenants served by lead service lines across the city will receive notifications in the next few days about steps they will need to take to meet a federal mandate to reduce the exposure to lead in their drinking water. Boone Public Works Director Waylon Andrews said the Boone Water Works, like thousands of […]

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Jeanne Wiebke, Boone County Historical Society talks about the current display at the Museum and Historical Center. Every November the display turns to Veteran's and she says there are several uniforms that have not been included previously. She also says she would like to collect information for Vietnam Era Veterans for next November and explains how to make contact. She also talks about the upcoming soup supper fund raiser on December 5th and also reminds everyone that now is the time to consider renewing memberships. Aired Wednesday, November 13, 2024.

Jeanne Wiebke, Boone County Historical Society talks about the current display at the Museum and Historical Center. Every November the display turns to Veteran’s and she says there are several uniforms that have not been included previously. She also says she would like to collect information for Vietnam Era Veterans for next November and explains how to make contact. She also talks about the upcoming soup supper fund raiser on December 5th and also reminds everyone that now is the time to consider renewing memberships. Aired Wednesday, November 13, 2024.

Posted on 13 November 2024 by KWBG

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Weekly Crop Progress Report

Posted on 12 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. “Between periods of rain […]

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Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District talks about the recent school board meeting. Trepa did talk about recent decisions by the board to being moving ahead with earlier recommendations for facility improvements. They will work on the athletic facilities Master Plan. Trepa also talked about the discussion on requiring all Juniors to take the ACT Test. For several years, the District has paid for all juniors to take the test. Aired Tuesday, November 12, 2024.

Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District talks about the recent school board meeting. Trepa did talk about recent decisions by the board to being moving ahead with earlier recommendations for facility improvements. They will work on the athletic facilities Master Plan. Trepa also talked about the discussion on requiring all Juniors to take the ACT Test. For several years, the District has paid for all juniors to take the test. Aired Tuesday, November 12, 2024.

Posted on 12 November 2024 by KWBG

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Jenn McEvoy, Community and Family Resources, Community Outreach Specialist talks about services available locally to clients. She also talked about making presentations to organizations about services. Aired Monday, November 11, 2024

Jenn McEvoy, Community and Family Resources, Community Outreach Specialist talks about services available locally to clients. She also talked about making presentations to organizations about services. Aired Monday, November 11, 2024

Posted on 11 November 2024 by KWBG

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Ledges Rededication Program Draws Hardy Crowd

Posted on 11 November 2024 by KWBG

BOONE, Iowa—Cool, damp, blustery conditions greeted those participating in the Rededication of the Ledges State Park Saturday. It was 100-years to the date the Ledges State Park was dedicated. Ledges Park Manager, Andy Bartlett greeted those on hand for early afternoon event held in the Carl Fritz Henning Shelter. Bartlett spoke about the impact the […]

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Jennifer Hanson, Executive Director, Boone County Chamber of Commerce talks about the Annual Meeting on Friday. She also discusses the Coffee and Connections event held with the Iowa Department of Transportation staff regarding changes coming to U.S. Highway 30 in Boone County. Hanson also updates the upcoming schedule, announcing the Holiday Open Houses that will be on Saturday and Sunday, November 16th and 17th. Aired Thursday, November 07, 2024

Jennifer Hanson, Executive Director, Boone County Chamber of Commerce talks about the Annual Meeting on Friday. She also discusses the Coffee and Connections event held with the Iowa Department of Transportation staff regarding changes coming to U.S. Highway 30 in Boone County. Hanson also updates the upcoming schedule, announcing the Holiday Open Houses that will be on Saturday and Sunday, November 16th and 17th. Aired Thursday, November 07, 2024

Posted on 07 November 2024 by KWBG

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