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Holly Stecker and Dave Cook talk about the Boone Arch Reconstruction Project. They talk about some of the history of the arch, but also update what’s happening at this time. They talk about a funding gap for the project, which will continue moving forward. The arch would be located at the intersection of 5th and Story Streets. The dedication is already planned for September 18th. Aired Monday, June 16, 2025. Screenshot 2025-02-18 182349

Holly Stecker and Dave Cook talk about the Boone Arch Reconstruction Project. They talk about some of the history of the arch, but also update what’s happening at this time. They talk about a funding gap for the project, which will continue moving forward. The arch would be located at the intersection of 5th and Story Streets. The dedication is already planned for September 18th. Aired Monday, June 16, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Holly Stecker and Dave Cook talk about the Boone Arch Reconstruction Project. They talk about some of the history of the arch, but also update what’s happening at this time. They talk about a funding gap for the project, which will continue moving forward. The arch would be located at the intersection of 5th and Story Streets. The dedication is already planned for September 18th. Aired Monday, June 16, 2025.
Marty Lamoureux, Boone County Historical Board Member talks about the Society and the Historical Center. She noted there’s a Volunteer Appreciation date being planned for later in the summer. It would coincide with the new updated Fareway display and a display for merchants. Work is also underway on a Lincoln Highway display. More interviews are being recorded with Viet Nam Veterans in preparation for next November’s Veterans Display. Aired Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

Marty Lamoureux, Boone County Historical Board Member talks about the Society and the Historical Center. She noted there’s a Volunteer Appreciation date being planned for later in the summer. It would coincide with the new updated Fareway display and a display for merchants. Work is also underway on a Lincoln Highway display. More interviews are being recorded with Viet Nam Veterans in preparation for next November’s Veterans Display. Aired Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Marty Lamoureux, Boone County Historical Board Member talks about the Society and the Historical Center. She noted there’s a Volunteer Appreciation date being planned for later in the summer. It would coincide with the new updated Fareway display and a display for merchants. Work is also underway on a Lincoln Highway display. More interviews are being recorded with Viet Nam Veterans in preparation for next November’s Veterans Display. Aired Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
Dr. Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District. Trepa talks about the Boone School Board meeting. The Board was updated FAST assessment data, an update on the grading scale in Infinite Campus and a presentation on the findings and recommendations from Assistant High School Principle Justin Johnson on student attendance. Trepa also reported that the district has lost Federal Funding from Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Service for the Innovative Learning Project Services. The iJag program is tied to the district’s successful EDGE program. Aired Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

Dr. Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District. Trepa talks about the Boone School Board meeting. The Board was updated FAST assessment data, an update on the grading scale in Infinite Campus and a presentation on the findings and recommendations from Assistant High School Principle Justin Johnson on student attendance. Trepa also reported that the district has lost Federal Funding from Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Service for the Innovative Learning Project Services. The iJag program is tied to the district’s successful EDGE program. Aired Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Dr. Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District. Trepa talks about the Boone School Board meeting. The Board was updated FAST assessment data, an update on the grading scale in Infinite Campus and a presentation on the findings and recommendations from Assistant High School Principle Justin Johnson on student attendance. Trepa also reported that the district has lost Federal Funding from Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Service for the Innovative Learning Project Services. The iJag program is tied to the district’s successful EDGE program. Aired Tuesday, June 10, 2025.
Jenn McEvoy, Outreach Specialists, Community and Family Resources, talked about participating in the Ericson Public Library’s Summer Reading Program Kick off Carnival and described some of the topics they covered. We talked about events slowing during the summertime, but services are still available. Aired Monday, June 09, 2025.

Jenn McEvoy, Outreach Specialists, Community and Family Resources, talked about participating in the Ericson Public Library’s Summer Reading Program Kick off Carnival and described some of the topics they covered. We talked about events slowing during the summertime, but services are still available. Aired Monday, June 09, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Jenn McEvoy, Outreach Specialists, Community and Family Resources, talked about participating in the Ericson Public Library’s Summer Reading Program Kick off Carnival and described some of the topics they covered. We talked about events slowing during the summertime, but services are still available. Aired Monday, June 09, 2025.
Jennifer Hanson, Executive Director, Boone County Chamber of Commerce visits about Chamber Activities, the Annual Golf outing at Cedar Pointe in a week is filled up. She noted a strong turnout for the Coffee + Connections event earlier this week, on Tuesday, featuring Matt Wetrich, Executive Director for Jefferson Matters-Main Street, who spoke about Strategies for Success. She also provided an update on Pufferbilly Days. Aired Thursday, June 05, 2025. 2025 04 10 Boone County Chamber logo

Jennifer Hanson, Executive Director, Boone County Chamber of Commerce visits about Chamber Activities, the Annual Golf outing at Cedar Pointe in a week is filled up. She noted a strong turnout for the Coffee + Connections event earlier this week, on Tuesday, featuring Matt Wetrich, Executive Director for Jefferson Matters-Main Street, who spoke about Strategies for Success. She also provided an update on Pufferbilly Days. Aired Thursday, June 05, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Jennifer Hanson, Executive Director, Boone County Chamber of Commerce visits about Chamber Activities, the Annual Golf outing at Cedar Pointe in a week is filled up. She noted a strong turnout for the Coffee + Connections event earlier this week, on Tuesday, featuring Matt Wetrich, Executive Director for Jefferson Matters-Main Street, who spoke about Strategies for Success. She also provided an update on Pufferbilly Days. Aired Thursday, June 05, 2025.
Eli Stines, Boone Mayor, talks about the Boone City Council Meeting. The Council spent quite a bit of time talking about a way to notify residents that are in violation of nuisance abatement laws for lawn mowing. The issue did come up last year and did not gain council support. This year, the council did agree, five to two, to begin having the Community Service Officer post the notice and giving the property owner time to take care of the situation before having a contracted service mow the lawn. The Council also found out that Lead Service Line Notices are going to be sent out in July. It’s a mandated notification required by the DNR and EPA. Aired Tuesday, June 03, 2025.

Eli Stines, Boone Mayor, talks about the Boone City Council Meeting. The Council spent quite a bit of time talking about a way to notify residents that are in violation of nuisance abatement laws for lawn mowing. The issue did come up last year and did not gain council support. This year, the council did agree, five to two, to begin having the Community Service Officer post the notice and giving the property owner time to take care of the situation before having a contracted service mow the lawn. The Council also found out that Lead Service Line Notices are going to be sent out in July. It’s a mandated notification required by the DNR and EPA. Aired Tuesday, June 03, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Eli Stines, Boone Mayor, talks about the Boone City Council Meeting. The Council spent quite a bit of time talking about a way to notify residents that are in violation of nuisance abatement laws for lawn mowing. The issue did come up last year and did not gain council support. This year, the council did agree, five to two, to begin having the Community Service Officer post the notice and giving the property owner time to take care of the situation before having a contracted service mow the lawn. The Council also found out that Lead Service Line Notices are going to be sent out in July. It’s a mandated notification required by the DNR and EPA. Aired Tuesday, June 03, 2025.
Zach Stier, Ronda Kelley, and Candy Noelck, Librarians at the Ericson Public Library talk about the Summer Reading Program Kicking Off with a Carnival on Monday, June 2nd. They also talk about programs for children, tweens and teens and adults from both summer reading to regular program presentations. Aired Friday, May 30, 2025.

Zach Stier, Ronda Kelley, and Candy Noelck, Librarians at the Ericson Public Library talk about the Summer Reading Program Kicking Off with a Carnival on Monday, June 2nd. They also talk about programs for children, tweens and teens and adults from both summer reading to regular program presentations. Aired Friday, May 30, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Zach Stier, Ronda Kelley, and Candy Noelck, Librarians at the Ericson Public Library talk about the Summer Reading Program Kicking Off with a Carnival on Monday, June 2nd. They also talk about programs for children, tweens and teens and adults from both summer reading to regular program presentations. Aired Friday, May 30, 2025.
Mikaela Kienitz, CEO, Boone County Hospital, Health Talk. Kienitz visits about the software upgrade to the Hospitals computer system. She doesn’t anticipate any major issues and says the platform should be beneficial to providers and patients. Headed toward the end of the fiscal year, Kienitz noted that the hospital’s finances are very strong as a result of increased patient traffic and in house services. She also wants the public to be aware that the Hospital is celebrating it’s 125th Anniversary on Saturday, June 28th and there will be a celebration. Aired Thursday, May 29, 2025.

Mikaela Kienitz, CEO, Boone County Hospital, Health Talk. Kienitz visits about the software upgrade to the Hospitals computer system. She doesn’t anticipate any major issues and says the platform should be beneficial to providers and patients. Headed toward the end of the fiscal year, Kienitz noted that the hospital’s finances are very strong as a result of increased patient traffic and in house services. She also wants the public to be aware that the Hospital is celebrating it’s 125th Anniversary on Saturday, June 28th and there will be a celebration. Aired Thursday, May 29, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Mikaela Kienitz, CEO, Boone County Hospital, Health Talk. Kienitz visits about the software upgrade to the Hospitals computer system. She doesn’t anticipate any major issues and says the platform should be beneficial to providers and patients. Headed toward the end of the fiscal year, Kienitz noted that the hospital’s finances are very strong as a result of increased patient traffic and in house services. She also wants the public to be aware that the Hospital is celebrating it’s 125th Anniversary on Saturday, June 28th and there will be a celebration. Aired Thursday, May 29, 2025.
Ondrea Elmquist, Administrator and Waylon Andrews, Public Works Director for the City of Boone talk about City Wide Clean-up beginning next week. They emphasize that there have been some changes in the guidelines that will affect how much people put out to be hauled away. Elmquist points out that the city has always exceed the amount of tonnage waived by the landfill and that means there is a cost associated to the clean-up. Elmquist talked about projects that are still moving ahead, noting that the Council will consider action to reject a bid received for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Headworks Building Improvements, a project started a couple of years ago to update the facility to meet increasing capacity, even before Daisy decided to come to Boone. The recommendation for the Wastewater Improvements will be to rebid the project. Aired Wednesday, May 28, 2025.

Ondrea Elmquist, Administrator and Waylon Andrews, Public Works Director for the City of Boone talk about City Wide Clean-up beginning next week. They emphasize that there have been some changes in the guidelines that will affect how much people put out to be hauled away. Elmquist points out that the city has always exceed the amount of tonnage waived by the landfill and that means there is a cost associated to the clean-up. Elmquist talked about projects that are still moving ahead, noting that the Council will consider action to reject a bid received for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Headworks Building Improvements, a project started a couple of years ago to update the facility to meet increasing capacity, even before Daisy decided to come to Boone. The recommendation for the Wastewater Improvements will be to rebid the project. Aired Wednesday, May 28, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Ondrea Elmquist, Administrator and Waylon Andrews, Public Works Director for the City of Boone talk about City Wide Clean-up beginning next week. They emphasize that there have been some changes in the guidelines that will affect how much people put out to be hauled away. Elmquist points out that the city has always exceed the amount of tonnage waived by the landfill and that means there is a cost associated to the clean-up. Elmquist talked about projects that are still moving ahead, noting that the Council will consider action to reject a bid received for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Headworks Building Improvements, a project started a couple of years ago to update the facility to meet increasing capacity, even before Daisy decided to come to Boone. The recommendation for the Wastewater Improvements will be to rebid the project. Aired Wednesday, May 28, 2025.
Chris Truckenmiller, Boone High School Band Director and Director for the Boone Municipal Band and Jill Lutz a member of the Boone Municipal Band and part of the Committee for the Iowa Municipal Band Festival talk about the upcoming Boone Municipal Band season of Wednesday concerts at the Herman Park Pavilion and a quick look at the Municipal Band Festival on July 12th. Aired Thursday, May 22, 2025. 452937094_807631901457002_6202798006621421521_n

Chris Truckenmiller, Boone High School Band Director and Director for the Boone Municipal Band and Jill Lutz a member of the Boone Municipal Band and part of the Committee for the Iowa Municipal Band Festival talk about the upcoming Boone Municipal Band season of Wednesday concerts at the Herman Park Pavilion and a quick look at the Municipal Band Festival on July 12th. Aired Thursday, May 22, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Chris Truckenmiller, Boone High School Band Director and Director for the Boone Municipal Band and Jill Lutz a member of the Boone Municipal Band and part of the Committee for the Iowa Municipal Band Festival talk about the upcoming Boone Municipal Band season of Wednesday concerts at the Herman Park Pavilion and a quick look at the Municipal Band Festival on July 12th. Aired Thursday, May 22, 2025.