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Eli Stines, Boone Mayor provides an update for the Boone City Council Meeting Monday evening. He starts by talking about some of the damages from strong thunderstorms Monday evening and compliments Public Works for responding to issues quickly. He gave updates on the Downtown Boone Tree Grates and also the discussion with representatives from the Arts Advisory Board and their efforts to provide the Council with possible logo options. Aired Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

Eli Stines, Boone Mayor provides an update for the Boone City Council Meeting Monday evening. He starts by talking about some of the damages from strong thunderstorms Monday evening and compliments Public Works for responding to issues quickly. He gave updates on the Downtown Boone Tree Grates and also the discussion with representatives from the Arts Advisory Board and their efforts to provide the Council with possible logo options. Aired Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Eli Stines, Boone Mayor provides an update for the Boone City Council Meeting Monday evening. He starts by talking about some of the damages from strong thunderstorms Monday evening and compliments Public Works for responding to issues quickly. He gave updates on the Downtown Boone Tree Grates and also the discussion with representatives from the Arts Advisory Board and their efforts to provide the Council with possible logo options. Aired Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
Boone County Supervisor Erich Kretzinger, Bea Upah and Pastor Janell Bloem are guests and talk about the upcoming memorial and dedication service at the Boone County Home Cemetery. Upah has researched the history for the cemetery. Kretzinger has invited the Boone Ministerial Association to lead a public memorial service all planned for June 1st. Aired Monday, May 19, 2025.

Boone County Supervisor Erich Kretzinger, Bea Upah and Pastor Janell Bloem are guests and talk about the upcoming memorial and dedication service at the Boone County Home Cemetery. Upah has researched the history for the cemetery. Kretzinger has invited the Boone Ministerial Association to lead a public memorial service all planned for June 1st. Aired Monday, May 19, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Boone County Supervisor Erich Kretzinger, Bea Upah and Pastor Janell Bloem are guests and talk about the upcoming memorial and dedication service at the Boone County Home Cemetery. Upah has researched the history for the cemetery. Kretzinger has invited the Boone Ministerial Association to lead a public memorial service all planned for June 1st. Aired Monday, May 19, 2025.
State Representative Chad Behn and State Senator Jesse Greene, Legislative Review. Both talk about the wrap up of the legislative session on Thursday. Behn talks about the activity of the Iowa House and also talks about what didn’t get done and the work that will be done over the summer. Green talks about the final days, the drama over the eminent domain, carbon pipeline project and discusses whether it will be signed into law. He also talked about the property tax legislation and expects more to be done next year. Aired Friday, May 16, 2025.

State Representative Chad Behn and State Senator Jesse Greene, Legislative Review. Both talk about the wrap up of the legislative session on Thursday. Behn talks about the activity of the Iowa House and also talks about what didn’t get done and the work that will be done over the summer. Green talks about the final days, the drama over the eminent domain, carbon pipeline project and discusses whether it will be signed into law. He also talked about the property tax legislation and expects more to be done next year. Aired Friday, May 16, 2025.

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Read More Read more about State Representative Chad Behn and State Senator Jesse Greene, Legislative Review. Both talk about the wrap up of the legislative session on Thursday. Behn talks about the activity of the Iowa House and also talks about what didn’t get done and the work that will be done over the summer. Green talks about the final days, the drama over the eminent domain, carbon pipeline project and discusses whether it will be signed into law. He also talked about the property tax legislation and expects more to be done next year. Aired Friday, May 16, 2025.
Marty Lamoureux, Board Member, Boone County Historical Society talks about some of the projects and exhibits for the Historical Society. We started by talking about tours and visitors and they are getting a number of school classes paying a visit. She also talked about a recent review of the Historical Society collection for Boone Biblical College and recommendations received about preservation of the collection. A big project is the buildings elevator. There is a need to replace the elevator and upgrade some of the heating and cooling systems and funds will be needed to accomplish those high priority projects. Aired Wednesday, May 14, 2025.

Marty Lamoureux, Board Member, Boone County Historical Society talks about some of the projects and exhibits for the Historical Society. We started by talking about tours and visitors and they are getting a number of school classes paying a visit. She also talked about a recent review of the Historical Society collection for Boone Biblical College and recommendations received about preservation of the collection. A big project is the buildings elevator. There is a need to replace the elevator and upgrade some of the heating and cooling systems and funds will be needed to accomplish those high priority projects. Aired Wednesday, May 14, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Marty Lamoureux, Board Member, Boone County Historical Society talks about some of the projects and exhibits for the Historical Society. We started by talking about tours and visitors and they are getting a number of school classes paying a visit. She also talked about a recent review of the Historical Society collection for Boone Biblical College and recommendations received about preservation of the collection. A big project is the buildings elevator. There is a need to replace the elevator and upgrade some of the heating and cooling systems and funds will be needed to accomplish those high priority projects. Aired Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
Dr. Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District talks about the recent school board meeting. The Board received a presentation on the guidelines the district will use regarding the use of Artificial Intelligence. She also talked about the Board permitting Scouting America, Mid-Iowa Council, presenting information for Cub Scout candidates during lunchtime to share scouting opportunities for both boys and girls. The board also approved the candidates for graduation, as long as all requirements are met. Graduation is Memorial Day Weekend. Aired Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

Dr. Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District talks about the recent school board meeting. The Board received a presentation on the guidelines the district will use regarding the use of Artificial Intelligence. She also talked about the Board permitting Scouting America, Mid-Iowa Council, presenting information for Cub Scout candidates during lunchtime to share scouting opportunities for both boys and girls. The board also approved the candidates for graduation, as long as all requirements are met. Graduation is Memorial Day Weekend. Aired Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Dr. Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District talks about the recent school board meeting. The Board received a presentation on the guidelines the district will use regarding the use of Artificial Intelligence. She also talked about the Board permitting Scouting America, Mid-Iowa Council, presenting information for Cub Scout candidates during lunchtime to share scouting opportunities for both boys and girls. The board also approved the candidates for graduation, as long as all requirements are met. Graduation is Memorial Day Weekend. Aired Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
Holly Stecker, Director, Downtown Boone Mainstreet talks about some of the projects taking place. First, students from the Boone High School EDGE Advantage program to paint trash cans at the Greenspace downtown Boone. It’s a project that was identified by students in the program. Stecker also talked about the downtown tree project and the metal grates that will be installed. She also updated information on the downtown arch project and the upcoming a Summer Kickoff for Shops on Story. Aired Thursday, May 08, 2025.

Holly Stecker, Director, Downtown Boone Mainstreet talks about some of the projects taking place. First, students from the Boone High School EDGE Advantage program to paint trash cans at the Greenspace downtown Boone. It’s a project that was identified by students in the program. Stecker also talked about the downtown tree project and the metal grates that will be installed. She also updated information on the downtown arch project and the upcoming a Summer Kickoff for Shops on Story. Aired Thursday, May 08, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Holly Stecker, Director, Downtown Boone Mainstreet talks about some of the projects taking place. First, students from the Boone High School EDGE Advantage program to paint trash cans at the Greenspace downtown Boone. It’s a project that was identified by students in the program. Stecker also talked about the downtown tree project and the metal grates that will be installed. She also updated information on the downtown arch project and the upcoming a Summer Kickoff for Shops on Story. Aired Thursday, May 08, 2025.
John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Recycling. Roosa provides updates on the monthly Household Hazardous Waste Collections, the first Saturday of each month during the season. However, the next event will be held in Boone at the DMACC Boone Campus and will coincide with the city’s annual cleanup. Roosa also talked about the discussions between Boone County and Ames and Story County regarding plans for the disposal of municipal solid waste. Aired Wednesday, May 07, 2025.

John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Recycling. Roosa provides updates on the monthly Household Hazardous Waste Collections, the first Saturday of each month during the season. However, the next event will be held in Boone at the DMACC Boone Campus and will coincide with the city’s annual cleanup. Roosa also talked about the discussions between Boone County and Ames and Story County regarding plans for the disposal of municipal solid waste. Aired Wednesday, May 07, 2025.

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Read More Read more about John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Recycling. Roosa provides updates on the monthly Household Hazardous Waste Collections, the first Saturday of each month during the season. However, the next event will be held in Boone at the DMACC Boone Campus and will coincide with the city’s annual cleanup. Roosa also talked about the discussions between Boone County and Ames and Story County regarding plans for the disposal of municipal solid waste. Aired Wednesday, May 07, 2025.
Eli Stines, Boone Mayor talks about the Boone City Council Meeting held May 5th. The Council did take formal action during the meeting to officially make Ondrea Elmquist the new Boone City Administrator. The Council received the audit report from Kevin Houston. The Council also received an update from Holly Stecker, Downtown Boone Mainstreet Director. The Council also approved letting the Farmers Market locate for the season at 628 Story Street. Stines noted that the Council did not take action on bids for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Headworks Improvement Project. Work will now begin to rebid that project. Aired Tuesday, May 06, 2025.

Eli Stines, Boone Mayor talks about the Boone City Council Meeting held May 5th. The Council did take formal action during the meeting to officially make Ondrea Elmquist the new Boone City Administrator. The Council received the audit report from Kevin Houston. The Council also received an update from Holly Stecker, Downtown Boone Mainstreet Director. The Council also approved letting the Farmers Market locate for the season at 628 Story Street. Stines noted that the Council did not take action on bids for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Headworks Improvement Project. Work will now begin to rebid that project. Aired Tuesday, May 06, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Eli Stines, Boone Mayor talks about the Boone City Council Meeting held May 5th. The Council did take formal action during the meeting to officially make Ondrea Elmquist the new Boone City Administrator. The Council received the audit report from Kevin Houston. The Council also received an update from Holly Stecker, Downtown Boone Mainstreet Director. The Council also approved letting the Farmers Market locate for the season at 628 Story Street. Stines noted that the Council did not take action on bids for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Headworks Improvement Project. Work will now begin to rebid that project. Aired Tuesday, May 06, 2025.
Michele Jacobson and Homie Simmonds with Boone Community Theatre talks about wrapping up the 24-25 season with “Night, Night, Roger, Roger”. There are three performances this week Thursday and Friday evening and a matinee on Saturday. Tickets available at the door, 711 Story Street or on line at Boone Community Theatre.org. The two are also handling the summer youth camps, in June and July. Multiple productions are being planned. Aired Monday, May 05, 2025.

Michele Jacobson and Homie Simmonds with Boone Community Theatre talks about wrapping up the 24-25 season with “Night, Night, Roger, Roger”. There are three performances this week Thursday and Friday evening and a matinee on Saturday. Tickets available at the door, 711 Story Street or on line at Boone Community Theatre.org. The two are also handling the summer youth camps, in June and July. Multiple productions are being planned. Aired Monday, May 05, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Michele Jacobson and Homie Simmonds with Boone Community Theatre talks about wrapping up the 24-25 season with “Night, Night, Roger, Roger”. There are three performances this week Thursday and Friday evening and a matinee on Saturday. Tickets available at the door, 711 Story Street or on line at Boone Community Theatre.org. The two are also handling the summer youth camps, in June and July. Multiple productions are being planned. Aired Monday, May 05, 2025.
State Senator Jesse Green, Legislative Review. Senator Green talks about the activity of the Iowa Senate as the legislative session winds down. He’s involved with Education Funding and will be taking part in those negotiations. He also is involved with the debate on the use of imminent domain for the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline project. We also talked about legislation he worked on and supported noting all is policy measures were able to be passed in both chambers. Aired Friday, May 02, 2025.

State Senator Jesse Green, Legislative Review. Senator Green talks about the activity of the Iowa Senate as the legislative session winds down. He’s involved with Education Funding and will be taking part in those negotiations. He also is involved with the debate on the use of imminent domain for the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline project. We also talked about legislation he worked on and supported noting all is policy measures were able to be passed in both chambers. Aired Friday, May 02, 2025.

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Read More Read more about State Senator Jesse Green, Legislative Review. Senator Green talks about the activity of the Iowa Senate as the legislative session winds down. He’s involved with Education Funding and will be taking part in those negotiations. He also is involved with the debate on the use of imminent domain for the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline project. We also talked about legislation he worked on and supported noting all is policy measures were able to be passed in both chambers. Aired Friday, May 02, 2025.