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Dale Schoening, Chair of the Iowa Municipal Band Festival and Jill Lutz, Boone Municipal Band visit about the 33rd Annual Iowa Municipal Band Festival to be held at Herman Park Pavilion in Boone on July 12th. Dale Schoening reviews the list of bands for this year’s event. Lutz provides updates on the balance of the municipal bands season reminding everyone that the regular Wednesday Concert will not take place this week, but the Patriotic Concert on Friday, July 4th will be held at 7:30 in the evening at the Pavilion. Two more regular Wednesday Concerts will follow on July 9th and 16th. Aired Tuesday, July 01, 2025.

Dale Schoening, Chair of the Iowa Municipal Band Festival and Jill Lutz, Boone Municipal Band visit about the 33rd Annual Iowa Municipal Band Festival to be held at Herman Park Pavilion in Boone on July 12th. Dale Schoening reviews the list of bands for this year’s event. Lutz provides updates on the balance of the municipal bands season reminding everyone that the regular Wednesday Concert will not take place this week, but the Patriotic Concert on Friday, July 4th will be held at 7:30 in the evening at the Pavilion. Two more regular Wednesday Concerts will follow on July 9th and 16th. Aired Tuesday, July 01, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Dale Schoening, Chair of the Iowa Municipal Band Festival and Jill Lutz, Boone Municipal Band visit about the 33rd Annual Iowa Municipal Band Festival to be held at Herman Park Pavilion in Boone on July 12th. Dale Schoening reviews the list of bands for this year’s event. Lutz provides updates on the balance of the municipal bands season reminding everyone that the regular Wednesday Concert will not take place this week, but the Patriotic Concert on Friday, July 4th will be held at 7:30 in the evening at the Pavilion. Two more regular Wednesday Concerts will follow on July 9th and 16th. Aired Tuesday, July 01, 2025.
Mikaela Kienitz, CEO at Boone County Hospital, Health Talk. Kienitz talks about last Saturday’s 125th Anniversary Celebration of BCH. Some 400 on hand for a very warm event. Many checking the historical display at the entrance to the Atrium. Kienitz also talked about last week’s Board of Trustee’s meeting. The Board adopted the new Community Health Needs Assessment. She also talked about the potential impact for Medicaid funding reductions at the federal level. Aired Monday, June 30, 2025.

Mikaela Kienitz, CEO at Boone County Hospital, Health Talk. Kienitz talks about last Saturday’s 125th Anniversary Celebration of BCH. Some 400 on hand for a very warm event. Many checking the historical display at the entrance to the Atrium. Kienitz also talked about last week’s Board of Trustee’s meeting. The Board adopted the new Community Health Needs Assessment. She also talked about the potential impact for Medicaid funding reductions at the federal level. Aired Monday, June 30, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Mikaela Kienitz, CEO at Boone County Hospital, Health Talk. Kienitz talks about last Saturday’s 125th Anniversary Celebration of BCH. Some 400 on hand for a very warm event. Many checking the historical display at the entrance to the Atrium. Kienitz also talked about last week’s Board of Trustee’s meeting. The Board adopted the new Community Health Needs Assessment. She also talked about the potential impact for Medicaid funding reductions at the federal level. Aired Monday, June 30, 2025.
Congressman Randy Feenstra visits about what’s happening in Washington, D.C. Feenstra feels confident that differences over the President’s “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” will be worked out between the House and Senate. He’s also see additional trade deals made. Aired Friday, June 27, 2025.

Congressman Randy Feenstra visits about what’s happening in Washington, D.C. Feenstra feels confident that differences over the President’s “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” will be worked out between the House and Senate. He’s also see additional trade deals made. Aired Friday, June 27, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Congressman Randy Feenstra visits about what’s happening in Washington, D.C. Feenstra feels confident that differences over the President’s “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” will be worked out between the House and Senate. He’s also see additional trade deals made. Aired Friday, June 27, 2025.
Zach Stier, Ronda Kelley and Candy Noelck from the Ericson Public Library talk about what’s happening at the library in July. There’s a review of the Summer Reading Program activities during June and there’s still more in July. There are still a number of regular programs and that will include EriCon on July 12th. Aired Thursday, June 26, 2025.

Zach Stier, Ronda Kelley and Candy Noelck from the Ericson Public Library talk about what’s happening at the library in July. There’s a review of the Summer Reading Program activities during June and there’s still more in July. There are still a number of regular programs and that will include EriCon on July 12th. Aired Thursday, June 26, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Zach Stier, Ronda Kelley and Candy Noelck from the Ericson Public Library talk about what’s happening at the library in July. There’s a review of the Summer Reading Program activities during June and there’s still more in July. There are still a number of regular programs and that will include EriCon on July 12th. Aired Thursday, June 26, 2025.
Ondrea Elmquist, Boone City Administrator, talks about wrapping up the fiscal year and getting ready to move forward with projects planned for the new fiscal year, begins next Tuesday. She says some projects overlap the fiscal year, like work being done at the both the Water Works and the Water Environment Station. The city started infrastructure improvements at both plants in the past year and are expected to be completed in the new fiscal year. She said additional improvements tied to the Daisy Project are already getting underway. On the economic development side, she says the city is seeking developers that will focus on single family “affordable” housing. Aired Wednesday, June 25, 2025.

Ondrea Elmquist, Boone City Administrator, talks about wrapping up the fiscal year and getting ready to move forward with projects planned for the new fiscal year, begins next Tuesday. She says some projects overlap the fiscal year, like work being done at the both the Water Works and the Water Environment Station. The city started infrastructure improvements at both plants in the past year and are expected to be completed in the new fiscal year. She said additional improvements tied to the Daisy Project are already getting underway. On the economic development side, she says the city is seeking developers that will focus on single family “affordable” housing. Aired Wednesday, June 25, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Ondrea Elmquist, Boone City Administrator, talks about wrapping up the fiscal year and getting ready to move forward with projects planned for the new fiscal year, begins next Tuesday. She says some projects overlap the fiscal year, like work being done at the both the Water Works and the Water Environment Station. The city started infrastructure improvements at both plants in the past year and are expected to be completed in the new fiscal year. She said additional improvements tied to the Daisy Project are already getting underway. On the economic development side, she says the city is seeking developers that will focus on single family “affordable” housing. Aired Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
Dr. Allen Goben, Executive Campus Dean, DMACC Boone Campus, visits about his background and what he’s learned about the Boone Campus. Goben was familiar with the Boone Campus but that was from the early ’90s. He says he’s excited about the opportunities offered on the Boone Campus and looks forward to working with the team on the Boone Campus to continue offering those opportunities and helping students be successful. Aired Monday, June 23, 2025. DMACC Bears Logo

Dr. Allen Goben, Executive Campus Dean, DMACC Boone Campus, visits about his background and what he’s learned about the Boone Campus. Goben was familiar with the Boone Campus but that was from the early ’90s. He says he’s excited about the opportunities offered on the Boone Campus and looks forward to working with the team on the Boone Campus to continue offering those opportunities and helping students be successful. Aired Monday, June 23, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Dr. Allen Goben, Executive Campus Dean, DMACC Boone Campus, visits about his background and what he’s learned about the Boone Campus. Goben was familiar with the Boone Campus but that was from the early ’90s. He says he’s excited about the opportunities offered on the Boone Campus and looks forward to working with the team on the Boone Campus to continue offering those opportunities and helping students be successful. Aired Monday, June 23, 2025.
State Senator Jesse Green and State Representative Chad Behn visit about the Carbon Pipeline Bill recently vetoed by Governor Kim Reynolds. The legislation addressed the use of eminent domain for a carbon pipeline and has been very controversial. Green talks about his position on matter and Behn talks about his concerns and the position he’s taken. Both believe the issue can be resolved, the question is how. Behn supports a Special Session, while Green believes legislation should be put together prior to having a Special Session. Aired Friday, June 20, 2025.

State Senator Jesse Green and State Representative Chad Behn visit about the Carbon Pipeline Bill recently vetoed by Governor Kim Reynolds. The legislation addressed the use of eminent domain for a carbon pipeline and has been very controversial. Green talks about his position on matter and Behn talks about his concerns and the position he’s taken. Both believe the issue can be resolved, the question is how. Behn supports a Special Session, while Green believes legislation should be put together prior to having a Special Session. Aired Friday, June 20, 2025.

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Read More Read more about State Senator Jesse Green and State Representative Chad Behn visit about the Carbon Pipeline Bill recently vetoed by Governor Kim Reynolds. The legislation addressed the use of eminent domain for a carbon pipeline and has been very controversial. Green talks about his position on matter and Behn talks about his concerns and the position he’s taken. Both believe the issue can be resolved, the question is how. Behn supports a Special Session, while Green believes legislation should be put together prior to having a Special Session. Aired Friday, June 20, 2025.
Andy Bartlett, Manager, Ledges State Park talks about the activities taking place at the Ledges State Park. The downside, some of the recent rains have caused Canyon Road to be closed occasionally. There’s hope it will open by the end of this weekend. The Friends of the Ledges have a regular meeting Thursday evening. Work on the new restroom/bath house is running behind schedule. But Naturalist Emily Kucera is keeping busy with multiple programs almost every week. Aired Thursday, June 19, 2025. 2025 05 23 IA DNR Logo

Andy Bartlett, Manager, Ledges State Park talks about the activities taking place at the Ledges State Park. The downside, some of the recent rains have caused Canyon Road to be closed occasionally. There’s hope it will open by the end of this weekend. The Friends of the Ledges have a regular meeting Thursday evening. Work on the new restroom/bath house is running behind schedule. But Naturalist Emily Kucera is keeping busy with multiple programs almost every week. Aired Thursday, June 19, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Andy Bartlett, Manager, Ledges State Park talks about the activities taking place at the Ledges State Park. The downside, some of the recent rains have caused Canyon Road to be closed occasionally. There’s hope it will open by the end of this weekend. The Friends of the Ledges have a regular meeting Thursday evening. Work on the new restroom/bath house is running behind schedule. But Naturalist Emily Kucera is keeping busy with multiple programs almost every week. Aired Thursday, June 19, 2025.
John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Recycling. Roosa talks about a setback in efforts to redirect construction and demolition waste for Ames and Story County to Metro Waste. The agreement ends the end of June and it appears the material will once again come to the Boone County Landfill, slowing the county’s efforts to extend the landfill life. It’s an issue still be worked on. Roosa also talked about the upcoming increase in the rate per ton on July 1st. Aired Wednesday, June 18, 2025.

John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Recycling. Roosa talks about a setback in efforts to redirect construction and demolition waste for Ames and Story County to Metro Waste. The agreement ends the end of June and it appears the material will once again come to the Boone County Landfill, slowing the county’s efforts to extend the landfill life. It’s an issue still be worked on. Roosa also talked about the upcoming increase in the rate per ton on July 1st. Aired Wednesday, June 18, 2025.

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Read More Read more about John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Recycling. Roosa talks about a setback in efforts to redirect construction and demolition waste for Ames and Story County to Metro Waste. The agreement ends the end of June and it appears the material will once again come to the Boone County Landfill, slowing the county’s efforts to extend the landfill life. It’s an issue still be worked on. Roosa also talked about the upcoming increase in the rate per ton on July 1st. Aired Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
Elijah Stines, Boone Mayor talks about the City Council meeting held Monday, July 16th. He talked about the Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements. The Council took action to reject the bid received and then took action to re-bid the project in the next several weeks. The improvements have been in the works for sometime and were planned infrastructure improvements on the nearly thirty year old plant. He also talked about the process being used to try and find a new city logo, working with the Arts Advisory Board. The Council voted to spend $4,200 to hire RPS Creative Group from Johnston to develop additional ideas. Aired Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

Elijah Stines, Boone Mayor talks about the City Council meeting held Monday, July 16th. He talked about the Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements. The Council took action to reject the bid received and then took action to re-bid the project in the next several weeks. The improvements have been in the works for sometime and were planned infrastructure improvements on the nearly thirty year old plant. He also talked about the process being used to try and find a new city logo, working with the Arts Advisory Board. The Council voted to spend $4,200 to hire RPS Creative Group from Johnston to develop additional ideas. Aired Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Elijah Stines, Boone Mayor talks about the City Council meeting held Monday, July 16th. He talked about the Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements. The Council took action to reject the bid received and then took action to re-bid the project in the next several weeks. The improvements have been in the works for sometime and were planned infrastructure improvements on the nearly thirty year old plant. He also talked about the process being used to try and find a new city logo, working with the Arts Advisory Board. The Council voted to spend $4,200 to hire RPS Creative Group from Johnston to develop additional ideas. Aired Tuesday, June 17, 2025.