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State Representative Chad Behn talks about the Legislative Session. He updates some of the late session issues in the House and and talks about some of the differences between the House and the Senate and the Governor. Behn says work will continue and eventually the House and Senate will agree, but adjustments will be needed. Aired Friday, May 02, 2025. 2025 03 28 State Representative Chad Behn

State Representative Chad Behn talks about the Legislative Session. He updates some of the late session issues in the House and and talks about some of the differences between the House and the Senate and the Governor. Behn says work will continue and eventually the House and Senate will agree, but adjustments will be needed. Aired Friday, May 02, 2025.

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Read More Read more about State Representative Chad Behn talks about the Legislative Session. He updates some of the late session issues in the House and and talks about some of the differences between the House and the Senate and the Governor. Behn says work will continue and eventually the House and Senate will agree, but adjustments will be needed. Aired Friday, May 02, 2025.
Mikaela Kienitz, CEO for the Boone County Hospital Health Talk. Kienitz talks about the recent Board of Trustee’s meeting in April. There were several administrative reports. Kienitz noted that financially with only a couple of months left in the fiscal year, the hospital is in very good condition. She noted an increase in births compared to a year ago. She also talked about Orthopedic surgical procedures. Kienitz also said there are quite a few staff entered into the Daisy and Rose recognitions programs. Aired Thursday, May 01, 2025.

Mikaela Kienitz, CEO for the Boone County Hospital Health Talk. Kienitz talks about the recent Board of Trustee’s meeting in April. There were several administrative reports. Kienitz noted that financially with only a couple of months left in the fiscal year, the hospital is in very good condition. She noted an increase in births compared to a year ago. She also talked about Orthopedic surgical procedures. Kienitz also said there are quite a few staff entered into the Daisy and Rose recognitions programs. Aired Thursday, May 01, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Mikaela Kienitz, CEO for the Boone County Hospital Health Talk. Kienitz talks about the recent Board of Trustee’s meeting in April. There were several administrative reports. Kienitz noted that financially with only a couple of months left in the fiscal year, the hospital is in very good condition. She noted an increase in births compared to a year ago. She also talked about Orthopedic surgical procedures. Kienitz also said there are quite a few staff entered into the Daisy and Rose recognitions programs. Aired Thursday, May 01, 2025.
Ondrea Elmquist, Boone Assistant City Administrator and City Clerk talked about the last Boone City Council Meeting and also the process the city went through to select a new City Administrator. Elmquist was offered the position and has accepted the offer and the Council will consider her contract at the next Council meeting Monday. She also talked about the number of capital projects included in the recently approved budget for the city. Millions of dollars in infrastructure work for the water works northwest of Boone and the water environment plant in McHose Park. She also explained that timing will be important to have debt for the projects, coming due as the Daisy Project comes on line and begins paying water and sewer bills. Aired Wednesday, April 30, 2025.

Ondrea Elmquist, Boone Assistant City Administrator and City Clerk talked about the last Boone City Council Meeting and also the process the city went through to select a new City Administrator. Elmquist was offered the position and has accepted the offer and the Council will consider her contract at the next Council meeting Monday. She also talked about the number of capital projects included in the recently approved budget for the city. Millions of dollars in infrastructure work for the water works northwest of Boone and the water environment plant in McHose Park. She also explained that timing will be important to have debt for the projects, coming due as the Daisy Project comes on line and begins paying water and sewer bills. Aired Wednesday, April 30, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Ondrea Elmquist, Boone Assistant City Administrator and City Clerk talked about the last Boone City Council Meeting and also the process the city went through to select a new City Administrator. Elmquist was offered the position and has accepted the offer and the Council will consider her contract at the next Council meeting Monday. She also talked about the number of capital projects included in the recently approved budget for the city. Millions of dollars in infrastructure work for the water works northwest of Boone and the water environment plant in McHose Park. She also explained that timing will be important to have debt for the projects, coming due as the Daisy Project comes on line and begins paying water and sewer bills. Aired Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
Joshua Heyer, Superintendent, Ogden Community School District visits about what’s happening in the Ogden School District. Heyer reviews the District’s budget and budget amendment public hearings in April. He talks about the District’s plan for the Instructional Support Levy and the process of purchasing a 12 passenger van and why districts across the state are searching for similar vehicles. Aired Tuesday, April 29, 2025. 2025 03 31 Superintendent Joshua Heyer, OCSD

Joshua Heyer, Superintendent, Ogden Community School District visits about what’s happening in the Ogden School District. Heyer reviews the District’s budget and budget amendment public hearings in April. He talks about the District’s plan for the Instructional Support Levy and the process of purchasing a 12 passenger van and why districts across the state are searching for similar vehicles. Aired Tuesday, April 29, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Joshua Heyer, Superintendent, Ogden Community School District visits about what’s happening in the Ogden School District. Heyer reviews the District’s budget and budget amendment public hearings in April. He talks about the District’s plan for the Instructional Support Levy and the process of purchasing a 12 passenger van and why districts across the state are searching for similar vehicles. Aired Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
Nate Osmundson, Boone Rec Director talks about Nights on the Green. The first one of the year will be Friday, May 2nd. He talks about what’s coming up for the rest of the season. The July Night on the Green will be the second Friday because of the July 4th Holiday. Nights on the Green end in September. Osmundson did say that Kris Blocker of Visit Boone County has a new activity that will be announced soon. Osmundson also talked about the work he’s doing for activities and events and how that’s developing. Aired Monday, April 28, 2025. NIghts-on-the-Green-pdf

Nate Osmundson, Boone Rec Director talks about Nights on the Green. The first one of the year will be Friday, May 2nd. He talks about what’s coming up for the rest of the season. The July Night on the Green will be the second Friday because of the July 4th Holiday. Nights on the Green end in September. Osmundson did say that Kris Blocker of Visit Boone County has a new activity that will be announced soon. Osmundson also talked about the work he’s doing for activities and events and how that’s developing. Aired Monday, April 28, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Nate Osmundson, Boone Rec Director talks about Nights on the Green. The first one of the year will be Friday, May 2nd. He talks about what’s coming up for the rest of the season. The July Night on the Green will be the second Friday because of the July 4th Holiday. Nights on the Green end in September. Osmundson did say that Kris Blocker of Visit Boone County has a new activity that will be announced soon. Osmundson also talked about the work he’s doing for activities and events and how that’s developing. Aired Monday, April 28, 2025.
Zach Stier, Ronda Kelley and Candy Noelck from the Ericson Public Library talk about programs as they wrap up April and move into May. The past couple of years, the library has supported informing the public about Mental Health Awareness and this year they will participate with proclamations for the City of Boone and Boone County Supervisors the first week in May. By the end of the month, the campaign to get people signed up for the Summer Reading Program will be in full swing. Aired Friday, April 25, 2025.

Zach Stier, Ronda Kelley and Candy Noelck from the Ericson Public Library talk about programs as they wrap up April and move into May. The past couple of years, the library has supported informing the public about Mental Health Awareness and this year they will participate with proclamations for the City of Boone and Boone County Supervisors the first week in May. By the end of the month, the campaign to get people signed up for the Summer Reading Program will be in full swing. Aired Friday, April 25, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Zach Stier, Ronda Kelley and Candy Noelck from the Ericson Public Library talk about programs as they wrap up April and move into May. The past couple of years, the library has supported informing the public about Mental Health Awareness and this year they will participate with proclamations for the City of Boone and Boone County Supervisors the first week in May. By the end of the month, the campaign to get people signed up for the Summer Reading Program will be in full swing. Aired Friday, April 25, 2025.
Kris Blocker, Visit Boone County and BJ McGinn, Athletic Director, DMACC talk about the inaugural NJCAA Division II Women’s Golf Championship to be played at Cedar Pointe Golf Course in Boone in mid-May. They visit about the work that’s gone into the first ever National Championship event held in Boone County. Blocker talked about the number of businesses and individuals that have stepped up to help with sponsorships. Both Blocker and McGinn talked about the number of people that have volunteered to help with the event. Aired Thursday, April 24, 2025.

Kris Blocker, Visit Boone County and BJ McGinn, Athletic Director, DMACC talk about the inaugural NJCAA Division II Women’s Golf Championship to be played at Cedar Pointe Golf Course in Boone in mid-May. They visit about the work that’s gone into the first ever National Championship event held in Boone County. Blocker talked about the number of businesses and individuals that have stepped up to help with sponsorships. Both Blocker and McGinn talked about the number of people that have volunteered to help with the event. Aired Thursday, April 24, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Kris Blocker, Visit Boone County and BJ McGinn, Athletic Director, DMACC talk about the inaugural NJCAA Division II Women’s Golf Championship to be played at Cedar Pointe Golf Course in Boone in mid-May. They visit about the work that’s gone into the first ever National Championship event held in Boone County. Blocker talked about the number of businesses and individuals that have stepped up to help with sponsorships. Both Blocker and McGinn talked about the number of people that have volunteered to help with the event. Aired Thursday, April 24, 2025.
John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Boone County Recycling. Roosa talks about landfill and recycling operations. He addresses the recent decision to have an increase in the tipping fee. He also talks about the cost of operations. Things like the hidden cost of offering free yard waste and what the hidden costs are for the operation. Aired Wednesday, April 23, 2025.

John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Boone County Recycling. Roosa talks about landfill and recycling operations. He addresses the recent decision to have an increase in the tipping fee. He also talks about the cost of operations. Things like the hidden cost of offering free yard waste and what the hidden costs are for the operation. Aired Wednesday, April 23, 2025.

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Read More Read more about John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Boone County Recycling. Roosa talks about landfill and recycling operations. He addresses the recent decision to have an increase in the tipping fee. He also talks about the cost of operations. Things like the hidden cost of offering free yard waste and what the hidden costs are for the operation. Aired Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
Eli Stines, Boone Mayor talks about the recent City Council meeting. Stines said the Council officially adopt the Budget for the 2026 Fiscal Year. There were a couple of protests to the budget, one written and the other verbal at the Public Hearing. The Council was also updated on a potential change for fuel service from FS Fuel Sales. The City plans to remove their current fuel tanks and their fuel management system. The Council agreed to a budget amendment to the current fiscal year budget and allow the Parks Department to use money being saved for a sand filter for the swimming pool and purchase a new heater. The hopes of getting another season out of the current heater did not work out. These are only a couple of highlights from the meeting. Aired Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

Eli Stines, Boone Mayor talks about the recent City Council meeting. Stines said the Council officially adopt the Budget for the 2026 Fiscal Year. There were a couple of protests to the budget, one written and the other verbal at the Public Hearing. The Council was also updated on a potential change for fuel service from FS Fuel Sales. The City plans to remove their current fuel tanks and their fuel management system. The Council agreed to a budget amendment to the current fiscal year budget and allow the Parks Department to use money being saved for a sand filter for the swimming pool and purchase a new heater. The hopes of getting another season out of the current heater did not work out. These are only a couple of highlights from the meeting. Aired Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Eli Stines, Boone Mayor talks about the recent City Council meeting. Stines said the Council officially adopt the Budget for the 2026 Fiscal Year. There were a couple of protests to the budget, one written and the other verbal at the Public Hearing. The Council was also updated on a potential change for fuel service from FS Fuel Sales. The City plans to remove their current fuel tanks and their fuel management system. The Council agreed to a budget amendment to the current fiscal year budget and allow the Parks Department to use money being saved for a sand filter for the swimming pool and purchase a new heater. The hopes of getting another season out of the current heater did not work out. These are only a couple of highlights from the meeting. Aired Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
State Senator Jesse Green, Legislative Review, April 18, 2025. Green talks about the activity of the Senate this past week. He talked about the Governor’s announcement about not seeking another term. He also brought up the bill requiring a Civics Test for students graduating from High School. Green also took a look at the status of property tax reform. Aired Friday, April 18, 2025.

State Senator Jesse Green, Legislative Review, April 18, 2025. Green talks about the activity of the Senate this past week. He talked about the Governor’s announcement about not seeking another term. He also brought up the bill requiring a Civics Test for students graduating from High School. Green also took a look at the status of property tax reform. Aired Friday, April 18, 2025.

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Read More Read more about State Senator Jesse Green, Legislative Review, April 18, 2025. Green talks about the activity of the Senate this past week. He talked about the Governor’s announcement about not seeking another term. He also brought up the bill requiring a Civics Test for students graduating from High School. Green also took a look at the status of property tax reform. Aired Friday, April 18, 2025.