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Joshua Heyer, Superintendent, Ogden Community School District talks about the start of the new school year. He talks about the business of the school board at their last meeting approving out of state travel for the Ogden FFA. Heyer talks about the start of the school year this week and some things that coming up going forward. He reminds patrons about school election and talks about the questions that will be on the ballot in November. Aired Tuesday, August 26, 2025. 2025 03 31 Superintendent Joshua Heyer, OCSD

Joshua Heyer, Superintendent, Ogden Community School District talks about the start of the new school year. He talks about the business of the school board at their last meeting approving out of state travel for the Ogden FFA. Heyer talks about the start of the school year this week and some things that coming up going forward. He reminds patrons about school election and talks about the questions that will be on the ballot in November. Aired Tuesday, August 26, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Joshua Heyer, Superintendent, Ogden Community School District talks about the start of the new school year. He talks about the business of the school board at their last meeting approving out of state travel for the Ogden FFA. Heyer talks about the start of the school year this week and some things that coming up going forward. He reminds patrons about school election and talks about the questions that will be on the ballot in November. Aired Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
Zach Stier and Ronda Kelley, Ericson Public Library, visit about program coming up in September. The Library will be closed on September 1st for the Labor Day Holiday and again on Saturday, September 20th due to the Pufferbilly Days Celebration. Many regular programs are picking up after a brief break during August. And, September is National Library Card Signup Month so they encourage everyone to get and use a library card. Aired Friday, August 22, 2025.

Zach Stier and Ronda Kelley, Ericson Public Library, visit about program coming up in September. The Library will be closed on September 1st for the Labor Day Holiday and again on Saturday, September 20th due to the Pufferbilly Days Celebration. Many regular programs are picking up after a brief break during August. And, September is National Library Card Signup Month so they encourage everyone to get and use a library card. Aired Friday, August 22, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Zach Stier and Ronda Kelley, Ericson Public Library, visit about program coming up in September. The Library will be closed on September 1st for the Labor Day Holiday and again on Saturday, September 20th due to the Pufferbilly Days Celebration. Many regular programs are picking up after a brief break during August. And, September is National Library Card Signup Month so they encourage everyone to get and use a library card. Aired Friday, August 22, 2025.
Kyle Neuendorf, Boone County Naturalist, talks about the recent discovery of a rare Rusty Patched Bumblebee at the Don Williams Recreational Area. He also talked about the upcoming Monarch Spectacular, and the special program planned for National Public Lands Day on September 27th. Aired Thursday, August 21, 2025.

Kyle Neuendorf, Boone County Naturalist, talks about the recent discovery of a rare Rusty Patched Bumblebee at the Don Williams Recreational Area. He also talked about the upcoming Monarch Spectacular, and the special program planned for National Public Lands Day on September 27th. Aired Thursday, August 21, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Kyle Neuendorf, Boone County Naturalist, talks about the recent discovery of a rare Rusty Patched Bumblebee at the Don Williams Recreational Area. He also talked about the upcoming Monarch Spectacular, and the special program planned for National Public Lands Day on September 27th. Aired Thursday, August 21, 2025.
John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Recycling. Roosa visits about some of the work being done to try and extend the life of the Boone County Landfill. Recently, the Boone County Board of Supervisors approved an agreement with WHKS Engineering to develop plans, bid and oversee the construction of a force main to move leachate from the landfill to the Boone Wastewater Plant. Roosa also talked about some of the issues that have developed due to the costs of waste being accepted at the landfill. Aired Wednesday, August 20, 2025.

John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Recycling. Roosa visits about some of the work being done to try and extend the life of the Boone County Landfill. Recently, the Boone County Board of Supervisors approved an agreement with WHKS Engineering to develop plans, bid and oversee the construction of a force main to move leachate from the landfill to the Boone Wastewater Plant. Roosa also talked about some of the issues that have developed due to the costs of waste being accepted at the landfill. Aired Wednesday, August 20, 2025.

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Read More Read more about John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Recycling. Roosa visits about some of the work being done to try and extend the life of the Boone County Landfill. Recently, the Boone County Board of Supervisors approved an agreement with WHKS Engineering to develop plans, bid and oversee the construction of a force main to move leachate from the landfill to the Boone Wastewater Plant. Roosa also talked about some of the issues that have developed due to the costs of waste being accepted at the landfill. Aired Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
Eli Stines, Boone Mayor, visits about the recent City Council meeting and talks about other events coming up in the city. From the Council meeting, a request for a letter of support for a Main Street Challenge Grant Application was approved for Main Street and the Dutch Oven Bakery. The Council also set public hearings for their next meeting on September 2nd (note the change due to the Labor Day Holiday). The Council also approved the construction contract with Shank Constructors from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Headworks Project. Aired Tuesday, August 19, 2025.

Eli Stines, Boone Mayor, visits about the recent City Council meeting and talks about other events coming up in the city. From the Council meeting, a request for a letter of support for a Main Street Challenge Grant Application was approved for Main Street and the Dutch Oven Bakery. The Council also set public hearings for their next meeting on September 2nd (note the change due to the Labor Day Holiday). The Council also approved the construction contract with Shank Constructors from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Headworks Project. Aired Tuesday, August 19, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Eli Stines, Boone Mayor, visits about the recent City Council meeting and talks about other events coming up in the city. From the Council meeting, a request for a letter of support for a Main Street Challenge Grant Application was approved for Main Street and the Dutch Oven Bakery. The Council also set public hearings for their next meeting on September 2nd (note the change due to the Labor Day Holiday). The Council also approved the construction contract with Shank Constructors from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Headworks Project. Aired Tuesday, August 19, 2025.
Dr. Allen Goben, Executive Campus Dean, Boone DMACC, talks about the beginning of Fall Semester, Wednesday. He reviews some of the activity planned for welcoming students back on campus. Goben says orientation was held over the summer time so many students are already acclimated to the campus. He says the early projection is that enrollment may end up down slightly, but could vary with last minute enrollment. Goben also says fall sports are gearing up and fans are encouraged to attend home events. Aired Monday, August 18, 2025. 2025 01 29 DMACC logo

Dr. Allen Goben, Executive Campus Dean, Boone DMACC, talks about the beginning of Fall Semester, Wednesday. He reviews some of the activity planned for welcoming students back on campus. Goben says orientation was held over the summer time so many students are already acclimated to the campus. He says the early projection is that enrollment may end up down slightly, but could vary with last minute enrollment. Goben also says fall sports are gearing up and fans are encouraged to attend home events. Aired Monday, August 18, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Dr. Allen Goben, Executive Campus Dean, Boone DMACC, talks about the beginning of Fall Semester, Wednesday. He reviews some of the activity planned for welcoming students back on campus. Goben says orientation was held over the summer time so many students are already acclimated to the campus. He says the early projection is that enrollment may end up down slightly, but could vary with last minute enrollment. Goben also says fall sports are gearing up and fans are encouraged to attend home events. Aired Monday, August 18, 2025.
Jennifer Hanson, Executive Director Boone County Chamber of Commerce visits about Chamber activities. She talks about the New Teacher Welcome, an annual event welcoming new school staff to Boone County. She also talked about an adjustment to the next Coffee and Connections event in September. Hanson also talked about Pufferbilly Days and the work that’s gone into this year’s event including the Art in the Park planned for Sunday, September 21st. Aired Friday, August 15, 2025. 2025 04 10 Boone County Chamber logo

Jennifer Hanson, Executive Director Boone County Chamber of Commerce visits about Chamber activities. She talks about the New Teacher Welcome, an annual event welcoming new school staff to Boone County. She also talked about an adjustment to the next Coffee and Connections event in September. Hanson also talked about Pufferbilly Days and the work that’s gone into this year’s event including the Art in the Park planned for Sunday, September 21st. Aired Friday, August 15, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Jennifer Hanson, Executive Director Boone County Chamber of Commerce visits about Chamber activities. She talks about the New Teacher Welcome, an annual event welcoming new school staff to Boone County. She also talked about an adjustment to the next Coffee and Connections event in September. Hanson also talked about Pufferbilly Days and the work that’s gone into this year’s event including the Art in the Park planned for Sunday, September 21st. Aired Friday, August 15, 2025.
Sgt. Ryan Palmer, Boone Police Department talks about Public Safety reminders this time of year. Palmer passes along several things for the school year. He talks about staying safe for yourself and passengers with drop-off and pick-up at school. He emphasized following the rules in no parking areas because it’s for everyone’s safety. Palmer also noted that traffic will be picking up in the southern part of the city in the next couple of weeks with IMCA Super Nationals in town. A tip for those commuting in the morning and afternoon, if you usually come into town to South Story Street or South Linn, it might be easier during Super Nationals to use an alternate route. Aired Thursday, August 14, 2025. Boone PD

Sgt. Ryan Palmer, Boone Police Department talks about Public Safety reminders this time of year. Palmer passes along several things for the school year. He talks about staying safe for yourself and passengers with drop-off and pick-up at school. He emphasized following the rules in no parking areas because it’s for everyone’s safety. Palmer also noted that traffic will be picking up in the southern part of the city in the next couple of weeks with IMCA Super Nationals in town. A tip for those commuting in the morning and afternoon, if you usually come into town to South Story Street or South Linn, it might be easier during Super Nationals to use an alternate route. Aired Thursday, August 14, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Sgt. Ryan Palmer, Boone Police Department talks about Public Safety reminders this time of year. Palmer passes along several things for the school year. He talks about staying safe for yourself and passengers with drop-off and pick-up at school. He emphasized following the rules in no parking areas because it’s for everyone’s safety. Palmer also noted that traffic will be picking up in the southern part of the city in the next couple of weeks with IMCA Super Nationals in town. A tip for those commuting in the morning and afternoon, if you usually come into town to South Story Street or South Linn, it might be easier during Super Nationals to use an alternate route. Aired Thursday, August 14, 2025.
Marty Lamoureux, Boone County Historical Society Board Member talks about the recent Historical Society Board Meeting held last week. She talks about some of the work being done on the Historical Center and landscaping plans. She updates the information on the collection and recording collection information. She also talks about adding some guidelines on rental of the facility. Aired Wednesday, August 13, 2025.

Marty Lamoureux, Boone County Historical Society Board Member talks about the recent Historical Society Board Meeting held last week. She talks about some of the work being done on the Historical Center and landscaping plans. She updates the information on the collection and recording collection information. She also talks about adding some guidelines on rental of the facility. Aired Wednesday, August 13, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Marty Lamoureux, Boone County Historical Society Board Member talks about the recent Historical Society Board Meeting held last week. She talks about some of the work being done on the Historical Center and landscaping plans. She updates the information on the collection and recording collection information. She also talks about adding some guidelines on rental of the facility. Aired Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
Dr. Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District talks about Monday’s meeting of the Boone School Board and preparation for the beginning of school. Trepa says so far, student registration is running a little behind. She encourages parents to get registration completed this week. Trepa also says the district will be using Parent Square and Bound beginning this year and information has already been distributed by the district to get connected. Aired Tuesday, August 12, 2025.

Dr. Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District talks about Monday’s meeting of the Boone School Board and preparation for the beginning of school. Trepa says so far, student registration is running a little behind. She encourages parents to get registration completed this week. Trepa also says the district will be using Parent Square and Bound beginning this year and information has already been distributed by the district to get connected. Aired Tuesday, August 12, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Dr. Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District talks about Monday’s meeting of the Boone School Board and preparation for the beginning of school. Trepa says so far, student registration is running a little behind. She encourages parents to get registration completed this week. Trepa also says the district will be using Parent Square and Bound beginning this year and information has already been distributed by the district to get connected. Aired Tuesday, August 12, 2025.