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Eli Stines, Boone Mayor talks about the recent Boone City Council meeting. The Council approved an adjustment for the allocation of Local Option Sales Tax Funds for the Airport Commission to apply those for the on going Fuel Farm Project. The Council was also updated on issues the Waste Water Treatment Plant in McHose Park and some of the projects affecting that facility. Stines also noted the City will be receiving a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant for the planned ground storage tank rehabilitation project. Aired Tuesday, July 22, 2025.

Eli Stines, Boone Mayor talks about the recent Boone City Council meeting. The Council approved an adjustment for the allocation of Local Option Sales Tax Funds for the Airport Commission to apply those for the on going Fuel Farm Project. The Council was also updated on issues the Waste Water Treatment Plant in McHose Park and some of the projects affecting that facility. Stines also noted the City will be receiving a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant for the planned ground storage tank rehabilitation project. Aired Tuesday, July 22, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Eli Stines, Boone Mayor talks about the recent Boone City Council meeting. The Council approved an adjustment for the allocation of Local Option Sales Tax Funds for the Airport Commission to apply those for the on going Fuel Farm Project. The Council was also updated on issues the Waste Water Treatment Plant in McHose Park and some of the projects affecting that facility. Stines also noted the City will be receiving a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant for the planned ground storage tank rehabilitation project. Aired Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
Dr. Allen Goben, Executive Campus Dean, Boone Campus DMACC visits about work being done to prepare for Fall Semester beginning in month. Still quite a bit of activity underway on campus in preparation. There have been a number of summer camps that are concluding. Some of the students will be moving back into campus housing. Goben says numbers for enrollment have been pretty consistent but there’s still time to consider enrolling. Aired Monday, July 21, 2025. 2025 01 29 DMACC logo

Dr. Allen Goben, Executive Campus Dean, Boone Campus DMACC visits about work being done to prepare for Fall Semester beginning in month. Still quite a bit of activity underway on campus in preparation. There have been a number of summer camps that are concluding. Some of the students will be moving back into campus housing. Goben says numbers for enrollment have been pretty consistent but there’s still time to consider enrolling. Aired Monday, July 21, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Dr. Allen Goben, Executive Campus Dean, Boone Campus DMACC visits about work being done to prepare for Fall Semester beginning in month. Still quite a bit of activity underway on campus in preparation. There have been a number of summer camps that are concluding. Some of the students will be moving back into campus housing. Goben says numbers for enrollment have been pretty consistent but there’s still time to consider enrolling. Aired Monday, July 21, 2025.
Sgt. Ryan Palmer, Boone Police Department, talks about public safety tips during the summer season, especially burglary reports. He noted that reports are down but the risk remains. People need to lock their vehicles. He reminds people that if you see something, you should say something. He also reminds parents and guardians the there is a curfew and those under 18 could be cited. Palmer says for those attending the Boone County Fair, pay attention to traffic and drive defensively. If you officers patrolling the Fair Grounds, say hi. Aired Thursday, July 17, 2025. Boone PD

Sgt. Ryan Palmer, Boone Police Department, talks about public safety tips during the summer season, especially burglary reports. He noted that reports are down but the risk remains. People need to lock their vehicles. He reminds people that if you see something, you should say something. He also reminds parents and guardians the there is a curfew and those under 18 could be cited. Palmer says for those attending the Boone County Fair, pay attention to traffic and drive defensively. If you officers patrolling the Fair Grounds, say hi. Aired Thursday, July 17, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Sgt. Ryan Palmer, Boone Police Department, talks about public safety tips during the summer season, especially burglary reports. He noted that reports are down but the risk remains. People need to lock their vehicles. He reminds people that if you see something, you should say something. He also reminds parents and guardians the there is a curfew and those under 18 could be cited. Palmer says for those attending the Boone County Fair, pay attention to traffic and drive defensively. If you officers patrolling the Fair Grounds, say hi. Aired Thursday, July 17, 2025.
Dr. Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District visits about the recent Boone School Board Meeting. The Boone School Board has decided to drop the Family Liaison Program contract with YSS and use the resources to create a similar district position. The Board also approved creating another position for a kindergarten teacher because of the projected enrollment. Trepa also talked about the having the Classroom Clinic service available next school. Aired Tuesday, July 15, 2025.

Dr. Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District visits about the recent Boone School Board Meeting. The Boone School Board has decided to drop the Family Liaison Program contract with YSS and use the resources to create a similar district position. The Board also approved creating another position for a kindergarten teacher because of the projected enrollment. Trepa also talked about the having the Classroom Clinic service available next school. Aired Tuesday, July 15, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Dr. Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District visits about the recent Boone School Board Meeting. The Boone School Board has decided to drop the Family Liaison Program contract with YSS and use the resources to create a similar district position. The Board also approved creating another position for a kindergarten teacher because of the projected enrollment. Trepa also talked about the having the Classroom Clinic service available next school. Aired Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
Hannah Park, Prevention Specialist with Community and Family Resources is the guest and discuss services for Boone and Story County Clients through Community and Family Resources. Park talks about what a Prevention Specialist does, and the wide variety of services. She did talk about participating in the next Night on the Green with other agencies that offer human service assistance in Boone County. Aired Monday, July 14, 2025.

Hannah Park, Prevention Specialist with Community and Family Resources is the guest and discuss services for Boone and Story County Clients through Community and Family Resources. Park talks about what a Prevention Specialist does, and the wide variety of services. She did talk about participating in the next Night on the Green with other agencies that offer human service assistance in Boone County. Aired Monday, July 14, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Hannah Park, Prevention Specialist with Community and Family Resources is the guest and discuss services for Boone and Story County Clients through Community and Family Resources. Park talks about what a Prevention Specialist does, and the wide variety of services. She did talk about participating in the next Night on the Green with other agencies that offer human service assistance in Boone County. Aired Monday, July 14, 2025.
Michele Jacobson and Christopher Levi with Boone Community Theatre visit about the summer youth theatre program. Next week features duel workshops for youth that auditioned and were selected for parts in “The Wizard of Oz: The Deleted Scene” and “Oz”. Performances for both will be next Friday and Saturday. We also heard about the “50th Anniversary Extravaganza” to be performed September 12th and 13th. The shows will include various scene and songs from the 50 year history of BCT. Aired Friday, July 11, 2025.

Michele Jacobson and Christopher Levi with Boone Community Theatre visit about the summer youth theatre program. Next week features duel workshops for youth that auditioned and were selected for parts in “The Wizard of Oz: The Deleted Scene” and “Oz”. Performances for both will be next Friday and Saturday. We also heard about the “50th Anniversary Extravaganza” to be performed September 12th and 13th. The shows will include various scene and songs from the 50 year history of BCT. Aired Friday, July 11, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Michele Jacobson and Christopher Levi with Boone Community Theatre visit about the summer youth theatre program. Next week features duel workshops for youth that auditioned and were selected for parts in “The Wizard of Oz: The Deleted Scene” and “Oz”. Performances for both will be next Friday and Saturday. We also heard about the “50th Anniversary Extravaganza” to be performed September 12th and 13th. The shows will include various scene and songs from the 50 year history of BCT. Aired Friday, July 11, 2025.
Jennifer Hanson, Executive Director, Boone County Chamber of Commerce visits about Chamber activities. She reviews the recent Coffee and Connections Event on The State of Senior Care. She also updated information about Pufferbilly Days, the Annual New Teacher Welcome and more. Aired Thursday, July 10, 2025. 2025 04 10 Boone County Chamber logo

Jennifer Hanson, Executive Director, Boone County Chamber of Commerce visits about Chamber activities. She reviews the recent Coffee and Connections Event on The State of Senior Care. She also updated information about Pufferbilly Days, the Annual New Teacher Welcome and more. Aired Thursday, July 10, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Jennifer Hanson, Executive Director, Boone County Chamber of Commerce visits about Chamber activities. She reviews the recent Coffee and Connections Event on The State of Senior Care. She also updated information about Pufferbilly Days, the Annual New Teacher Welcome and more. Aired Thursday, July 10, 2025.
Eli Stines, Boone Mayor, talks about the Boone City Council meeting Monday. The Council did received an updated Housing Needs Assessment done by Mid-Iowa Planning Alliance. The last Housing Needs Assessment was done in 2023. The most recent report shows improvement in numbers but there’s still a need for more housing to meet both lower and higher lever earners. The Mayor also talked about moving ahead and rebidding the Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Projects. Aired Tuesday, July 08, 2025.

Eli Stines, Boone Mayor, talks about the Boone City Council meeting Monday. The Council did received an updated Housing Needs Assessment done by Mid-Iowa Planning Alliance. The last Housing Needs Assessment was done in 2023. The most recent report shows improvement in numbers but there’s still a need for more housing to meet both lower and higher lever earners. The Mayor also talked about moving ahead and rebidding the Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Projects. Aired Tuesday, July 08, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Eli Stines, Boone Mayor, talks about the Boone City Council meeting Monday. The Council did received an updated Housing Needs Assessment done by Mid-Iowa Planning Alliance. The last Housing Needs Assessment was done in 2023. The most recent report shows improvement in numbers but there’s still a need for more housing to meet both lower and higher lever earners. The Mayor also talked about moving ahead and rebidding the Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Projects. Aired Tuesday, July 08, 2025.
Ashley Fitzgerald, Manager, Boone County Fair “Dare to Fair”. Fitzgerald talks about the 2025 Boone County Fair on July 17-20. Fitzgerald talks free events planned for the fair including entertainment and grandstand events. She talks about savings with early grandstand and carnival ride tickets. The nightly free entertainment on the Leonard Good Stage and more. Aired Thursday, July 03, 2025. 2025 07 03 Dare to Fair 2025

Ashley Fitzgerald, Manager, Boone County Fair “Dare to Fair”. Fitzgerald talks about the 2025 Boone County Fair on July 17-20. Fitzgerald talks free events planned for the fair including entertainment and grandstand events. She talks about savings with early grandstand and carnival ride tickets. The nightly free entertainment on the Leonard Good Stage and more. Aired Thursday, July 03, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Ashley Fitzgerald, Manager, Boone County Fair “Dare to Fair”. Fitzgerald talks about the 2025 Boone County Fair on July 17-20. Fitzgerald talks free events planned for the fair including entertainment and grandstand events. She talks about savings with early grandstand and carnival ride tickets. The nightly free entertainment on the Leonard Good Stage and more. Aired Thursday, July 03, 2025.
John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Boone County Recycling. Roosa talks about the schedule for the Landfill over the July 4th Holiday. He also talks about the new fee being charged for taking municipal solid waste at the landfill. It went into effect July 1st. That also happened to be the date that the diversion effort of taking C&D (construction and demolition) waste from Ames and Story County to MetroWaste authority ended. As of Tuesday, it was coming back to the Boone County Landfill. Aired Wednesday, July 02, 2025.

John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Boone County Recycling. Roosa talks about the schedule for the Landfill over the July 4th Holiday. He also talks about the new fee being charged for taking municipal solid waste at the landfill. It went into effect July 1st. That also happened to be the date that the diversion effort of taking C&D (construction and demolition) waste from Ames and Story County to MetroWaste authority ended. As of Tuesday, it was coming back to the Boone County Landfill. Aired Wednesday, July 02, 2025.

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Read More Read more about John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Boone County Recycling. Roosa talks about the schedule for the Landfill over the July 4th Holiday. He also talks about the new fee being charged for taking municipal solid waste at the landfill. It went into effect July 1st. That also happened to be the date that the diversion effort of taking C&D (construction and demolition) waste from Ames and Story County to MetroWaste authority ended. As of Tuesday, it was coming back to the Boone County Landfill. Aired Wednesday, July 02, 2025.