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Shawn Bryant, Chairman, Boone County Supervisors, talks about the Boone County business, particularly about the budget preparation, the challenges the Board faced, setting the maximum levy rate for the hearing held last week. He did talk about concerns the Board has with some of the proposed property tax limitations. He also talks about economic development and growth, and zoning updates to help with siting concerns. Aired Monday, March 31, 2025. 2025 03 31 Supervisor Shawn Bryant

Shawn Bryant, Chairman, Boone County Supervisors, talks about the Boone County business, particularly about the budget preparation, the challenges the Board faced, setting the maximum levy rate for the hearing held last week. He did talk about concerns the Board has with some of the proposed property tax limitations. He also talks about economic development and growth, and zoning updates to help with siting concerns. Aired Monday, March 31, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Shawn Bryant, Chairman, Boone County Supervisors, talks about the Boone County business, particularly about the budget preparation, the challenges the Board faced, setting the maximum levy rate for the hearing held last week. He did talk about concerns the Board has with some of the proposed property tax limitations. He also talks about economic development and growth, and zoning updates to help with siting concerns. Aired Monday, March 31, 2025.
Zach Stier, Ronda Kelley and Candy Noelck from the Ericson Public Library talk about the April Schedule at the Library. There’s a transition to spring activities like becoming and XKid a collaboration between the Ericson Public Library and Boone County Conservation. The EPL Walking plans to return outdoors. The Craft and Plant Swap & Seed Catalog return April 1st. Aired Friday, March 28, 2025.

Zach Stier, Ronda Kelley and Candy Noelck from the Ericson Public Library talk about the April Schedule at the Library. There’s a transition to spring activities like becoming and XKid a collaboration between the Ericson Public Library and Boone County Conservation. The EPL Walking plans to return outdoors. The Craft and Plant Swap & Seed Catalog return April 1st. Aired Friday, March 28, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Zach Stier, Ronda Kelley and Candy Noelck from the Ericson Public Library talk about the April Schedule at the Library. There’s a transition to spring activities like becoming and XKid a collaboration between the Ericson Public Library and Boone County Conservation. The EPL Walking plans to return outdoors. The Craft and Plant Swap & Seed Catalog return April 1st. Aired Friday, March 28, 2025.
State Representative Chad Behn, Legislative Review. Behn talks about the work in the Iowa House. He updates information on the House effort to restrict Eminent Domain for carbon capture pipelines. He also talks about efforts to update the Grain Indemnity Fund and talks about issues on property tax reform. Aired Friday, March 28, 2025. 2025 03 28 State Representative Chad Behn

State Representative Chad Behn, Legislative Review. Behn talks about the work in the Iowa House. He updates information on the House effort to restrict Eminent Domain for carbon capture pipelines. He also talks about efforts to update the Grain Indemnity Fund and talks about issues on property tax reform. Aired Friday, March 28, 2025.

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https://kwbg.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/State-Representative-Chad-Behn-Legislative-Review-032825.mp3 Representative Chad Behn (R-Boone)
Read More Read more about State Representative Chad Behn, Legislative Review. Behn talks about the work in the Iowa House. He updates information on the House effort to restrict Eminent Domain for carbon capture pipelines. He also talks about efforts to update the Grain Indemnity Fund and talks about issues on property tax reform. Aired Friday, March 28, 2025.
Chelsie Wilson, Executive Director, Boone County Conservation talks about preparations for the new season for Boone County Conservation. A new dock project has replaced some of the older sections of the floating dock near the bait house. She says work is underway to get services up and operating for the new season. Wilson also noted that online registration for camping will be taking place for Swede Point Park and Camp Ground A at Don Williams. Aired Thursday, March 27, 2025.

Chelsie Wilson, Executive Director, Boone County Conservation talks about preparations for the new season for Boone County Conservation. A new dock project has replaced some of the older sections of the floating dock near the bait house. She says work is underway to get services up and operating for the new season. Wilson also noted that online registration for camping will be taking place for Swede Point Park and Camp Ground A at Don Williams. Aired Thursday, March 27, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Chelsie Wilson, Executive Director, Boone County Conservation talks about preparations for the new season for Boone County Conservation. A new dock project has replaced some of the older sections of the floating dock near the bait house. She says work is underway to get services up and operating for the new season. Wilson also noted that online registration for camping will be taking place for Swede Point Park and Camp Ground A at Don Williams. Aired Thursday, March 27, 2025.
Ondrea Elmquist, Boone Assistant City Administrator, visits about the upcoming meetings for the Boone City Council. She reviews information about the Public Hearing for the Property Tax Levy, a hearing that will be held April 7th at 5:00 p.m. She also talks about the other Public Hearings that will be held during the regular meeting. Elmquist also talks about some of the recent action the council took to approve a bond sale for a sewer project started before Daisy selected Boone for it’s new plant. Aired Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

Ondrea Elmquist, Boone Assistant City Administrator, visits about the upcoming meetings for the Boone City Council. She reviews information about the Public Hearing for the Property Tax Levy, a hearing that will be held April 7th at 5:00 p.m. She also talks about the other Public Hearings that will be held during the regular meeting. Elmquist also talks about some of the recent action the council took to approve a bond sale for a sewer project started before Daisy selected Boone for it’s new plant. Aired Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Ondrea Elmquist, Boone Assistant City Administrator, visits about the upcoming meetings for the Boone City Council. She reviews information about the Public Hearing for the Property Tax Levy, a hearing that will be held April 7th at 5:00 p.m. She also talks about the other Public Hearings that will be held during the regular meeting. Elmquist also talks about some of the recent action the council took to approve a bond sale for a sewer project started before Daisy selected Boone for it’s new plant. Aired Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
Mikaela Kienitz, Chief Executive Officer, Boone County Hospital, Health Talk, speaks about hospital operations, financially through February, a very solid position. She compares information about where the hospital is at this time compared to a year ago. She notes improvement in many areas including services to patients. Aired Monday, March 24, 2025.

Mikaela Kienitz, Chief Executive Officer, Boone County Hospital, Health Talk, speaks about hospital operations, financially through February, a very solid position. She compares information about where the hospital is at this time compared to a year ago. She notes improvement in many areas including services to patients. Aired Monday, March 24, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Mikaela Kienitz, Chief Executive Officer, Boone County Hospital, Health Talk, speaks about hospital operations, financially through February, a very solid position. She compares information about where the hospital is at this time compared to a year ago. She notes improvement in many areas including services to patients. Aired Monday, March 24, 2025.
State Senator Jesse Green, Legislative Review. Green talks about the past week in the Senate and some of the legislation is working on. He spoke a little about a House File coming to the Senate that deals with Highway 30 and DOT Planning. He said he expects to hear from constituents about the legislation. He is the Chair of the Senate’s Education Appropriations Subcommittee and he talked about the move to eliminate the Federal Department of Education. Aired Friday, March 21, 2025.

State Senator Jesse Green, Legislative Review. Green talks about the past week in the Senate and some of the legislation is working on. He spoke a little about a House File coming to the Senate that deals with Highway 30 and DOT Planning. He said he expects to hear from constituents about the legislation. He is the Chair of the Senate’s Education Appropriations Subcommittee and he talked about the move to eliminate the Federal Department of Education. Aired Friday, March 21, 2025.

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Read More Read more about State Senator Jesse Green, Legislative Review. Green talks about the past week in the Senate and some of the legislation is working on. He spoke a little about a House File coming to the Senate that deals with Highway 30 and DOT Planning. He said he expects to hear from constituents about the legislation. He is the Chair of the Senate’s Education Appropriations Subcommittee and he talked about the move to eliminate the Federal Department of Education. Aired Friday, March 21, 2025.
Laura Krieger, Chief Nursing Officer, Boone County Hospital, talks about the Community Health Needs Assessment being conducted by the Boone County Hospital. She explains the purpose of the assessment, the timing, and how the information is used to develop and enhance services to the community and patients of the hospital. Aired Thursday, March 20, 2025

Laura Krieger, Chief Nursing Officer, Boone County Hospital, talks about the Community Health Needs Assessment being conducted by the Boone County Hospital. She explains the purpose of the assessment, the timing, and how the information is used to develop and enhance services to the community and patients of the hospital. Aired Thursday, March 20, 2025

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Read More Read more about Laura Krieger, Chief Nursing Officer, Boone County Hospital, talks about the Community Health Needs Assessment being conducted by the Boone County Hospital. She explains the purpose of the assessment, the timing, and how the information is used to develop and enhance services to the community and patients of the hospital. Aired Thursday, March 20, 2025
John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Boone County Recycling updates information about the landfill. They are back to being open every Saturday. The first Saturday in April they being taking household hazardous waste for a couple of hours in the morning. He did emphasize if it’s a large amount of qualifying hazardous material, other arrangements may be necessary. He also says yard waste will be accepted at no charge on April 17th, every Thursday, Friday and Saturday to the end of May. Aired Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Boone County Recycling updates information about the landfill. They are back to being open every Saturday. The first Saturday in April they being taking household hazardous waste for a couple of hours in the morning. He did emphasize if it’s a large amount of qualifying hazardous material, other arrangements may be necessary. He also says yard waste will be accepted at no charge on April 17th, every Thursday, Friday and Saturday to the end of May. Aired Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

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Read More Read more about John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Boone County Recycling updates information about the landfill. They are back to being open every Saturday. The first Saturday in April they being taking household hazardous waste for a couple of hours in the morning. He did emphasize if it’s a large amount of qualifying hazardous material, other arrangements may be necessary. He also says yard waste will be accepted at no charge on April 17th, every Thursday, Friday and Saturday to the end of May. Aired Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
Eli Stines, Boone Mayor talks about Monday’s City Council Meeting. The Boone City Council set quite a few public hearings for the next Council Meeting. Stines pointed out the of the hearings will be the City’s proposed maximum levy rate, which is unchanged from the current fiscal year. That will be a mandated separate meeting at 5:00 on April 7th. He also said the regular meeting is moved up to 5:30 in the afternoon from the regular 6:00 meeting. Stines also mentioned that the flashing red lights at Mamie Eisenhower and Story Street were caused by a weather issue during last Friday’s storm and the city is awaiting the arrival of replacement components to return to normal operation. Aired Tuesday, March 18, 2025.

Eli Stines, Boone Mayor talks about Monday’s City Council Meeting. The Boone City Council set quite a few public hearings for the next Council Meeting. Stines pointed out the of the hearings will be the City’s proposed maximum levy rate, which is unchanged from the current fiscal year. That will be a mandated separate meeting at 5:00 on April 7th. He also said the regular meeting is moved up to 5:30 in the afternoon from the regular 6:00 meeting. Stines also mentioned that the flashing red lights at Mamie Eisenhower and Story Street were caused by a weather issue during last Friday’s storm and the city is awaiting the arrival of replacement components to return to normal operation. Aired Tuesday, March 18, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Eli Stines, Boone Mayor talks about Monday’s City Council Meeting. The Boone City Council set quite a few public hearings for the next Council Meeting. Stines pointed out the of the hearings will be the City’s proposed maximum levy rate, which is unchanged from the current fiscal year. That will be a mandated separate meeting at 5:00 on April 7th. He also said the regular meeting is moved up to 5:30 in the afternoon from the regular 6:00 meeting. Stines also mentioned that the flashing red lights at Mamie Eisenhower and Story Street were caused by a weather issue during last Friday’s storm and the city is awaiting the arrival of replacement components to return to normal operation. Aired Tuesday, March 18, 2025.