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State Senator Jesse Green, Legislative Review. Green talks about this week's funnel deadline and talks about the property tax proposal that was released right at the end of the week. He also talk about the action to remove gender language from the Civil Rights Code and talks about school funding. He noted the Revenue Estimating Conference will release estimates next week and he expects more focus on the budget when that takes place. Aired Friday, March 07, 2025.

State Senator Jesse Green, Legislative Review. Green talks about this week’s funnel deadline and talks about the property tax proposal that was released right at the end of the week. He also talk about the action to remove gender language from the Civil Rights Code and talks about school funding. He noted the Revenue Estimating Conference will release estimates next week and he expects more focus on the budget when that takes place. Aired Friday, March 07, 2025.

Posted on 07 March 2025 by KWBG

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John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Recycling talks about the challenges with the current weather conditions. He also talked about the work going into the updated Comprehensive Plan required to be updated every five years. He also talked about bring forward the force main project that would transport leachate to the Boone sewer system rather than filling the transport truck and taking it to the sewer plant. Aired Wednesday, March 05, 2025.

John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Recycling talks about the challenges with the current weather conditions. He also talked about the work going into the updated Comprehensive Plan required to be updated every five years. He also talked about bring forward the force main project that would transport leachate to the Boone sewer system rather than filling the transport truck and taking it to the sewer plant. Aired Wednesday, March 05, 2025.

Posted on 05 March 2025 by KWBG

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Eli Stines, Boone Mayor talks about the recent Boone City Council meeting. A plan to sell a parcel of property was pushed back when a second bid was received for the property. Stines said the council will accept sealed bids then hold a second public hearing for the sale of the property. He also talked about a deer survey done by the police department with their drone. The deer count was 81 confirmed deer, south of first street between South Marion Street and South Marshall. Stine says they will continue to investigate with the DNR options to control herd population in the city. Aired Tuesday, March 04, 2025

Eli Stines, Boone Mayor talks about the recent Boone City Council meeting. A plan to sell a parcel of property was pushed back when a second bid was received for the property. Stines said the council will accept sealed bids then hold a second public hearing for the sale of the property. He also talked about a deer survey done by the police department with their drone. The deer count was 81 confirmed deer, south of first street between South Marion Street and South Marshall. Stine says they will continue to investigate with the DNR options to control herd population in the city. Aired Tuesday, March 04, 2025

Posted on 04 March 2025 by KWBG

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Comments Off on Eli Stines, Boone Mayor talks about the recent Boone City Council meeting. A plan to sell a parcel of property was pushed back when a second bid was received for the property. Stines said the council will accept sealed bids then hold a second public hearing for the sale of the property. He also talked about a deer survey done by the police department with their drone. The deer count was 81 confirmed deer, south of first street between South Marion Street and South Marshall. Stine says they will continue to investigate with the DNR options to control herd population in the city. Aired Tuesday, March 04, 2025

Boone Community Theatre, Michele Jacobson and Homie Simmonds provide updates on the final performances for Seussical and BCT's Seussical Musical Boonsical Triple Birthday Bash this Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Both are also directing Night Night, Roger Roger with auditions Monday and Wednesday evening at 6:30 at Boone Community Theater, 711 Story Street. Aired Monday, March 03, 2025.

Boone Community Theatre, Michele Jacobson and Homie Simmonds provide updates on the final performances for Seussical and BCT’s Seussical Musical Boonsical Triple Birthday Bash this Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Both are also directing Night Night, Roger Roger with auditions Monday and Wednesday evening at 6:30 at Boone Community Theater, 711 Story Street. Aired Monday, March 03, 2025.

Posted on 03 March 2025 by KWBG

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Sara Klute Behn, Executive Director, Boone County Hospital Foundation is our Health Talk guest this month. She updates activity planned to support the BCH "Be the Light" program, assisting families with a cancer diagnosis. She talks about the work of the Foundation, the capital projects and purchases they've supported and grants that have supported the efforts. She also talks about events coming up and reminds everyone that it's time to apply for scholarships. Aired Friday, February 28, 2025.

Sara Klute Behn, Executive Director, Boone County Hospital Foundation is our Health Talk guest this month. She updates activity planned to support the BCH “Be the Light” program, assisting families with a cancer diagnosis. She talks about the work of the Foundation, the capital projects and purchases they’ve supported and grants that have supported the efforts. She also talks about events coming up and reminds everyone that it’s time to apply for scholarships. Aired Friday, February 28, 2025.

Posted on 28 February 2025 by KWBG

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Boone County Search and Rescue, Andrew Godzicki, Seth McCrea and Chris Hayes visited about the progress being made in reestablishing Search and Rescue in Boone County. In the past year, equipment was replaced and upgraded. New equipment was acquired much through donations and grants. Training has been scheduled regularly and will continue. Search and Rescue is planning a late March search at the Ledges State Park for Jesse Leopold. Aired Thursday, February 27, 2025.

Posted on 27 February 2025 by KWBG

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Comments Off on Boone County Search and Rescue, Andrew Godzicki, Seth McCrea and Chris Hayes visited about the progress being made in reestablishing Search and Rescue in Boone County. In the past year, equipment was replaced and upgraded. New equipment was acquired much through donations and grants. Training has been scheduled regularly and will continue. Search and Rescue is planning a late March search at the Ledges State Park for Jesse Leopold. Aired Thursday, February 27, 2025.

Ondrea Elmquist, Assistant Administrator for Boone, talks about the process used by the City in their budget preparations. She explained how work begins, involving Department Heads and the process to eventually bring a budget to Council for consideration. This year that included a balanced budget with no change in the levy rate. She explains how the CIP or Capital Improvement Plan is developed and updated and how that's used for budget planning. The CIP is a five year plan. She also talked about the Council's decision to retain Hinson, LLC to assist in the search for a new City Administrator. Aired Wednesday, February 26, 2025.

Ondrea Elmquist, Assistant Administrator for Boone, talks about the process used by the City in their budget preparations. She explained how work begins, involving Department Heads and the process to eventually bring a budget to Council for consideration. This year that included a balanced budget with no change in the levy rate. She explains how the CIP or Capital Improvement Plan is developed and updated and how that’s used for budget planning. The CIP is a five year plan. She also talked about the Council’s decision to retain Hinson, LLC to assist in the search for a new City Administrator. Aired Wednesday, February 26, 2025.

Posted on 26 February 2025 by KWBG

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Comments Off on Ondrea Elmquist, Assistant Administrator for Boone, talks about the process used by the City in their budget preparations. She explained how work begins, involving Department Heads and the process to eventually bring a budget to Council for consideration. This year that included a balanced budget with no change in the levy rate. She explains how the CIP or Capital Improvement Plan is developed and updated and how that’s used for budget planning. The CIP is a five year plan. She also talked about the Council’s decision to retain Hinson, LLC to assist in the search for a new City Administrator. Aired Wednesday, February 26, 2025.

Joshua Heyer, Superintendent, Ogden Community School District talks about what's happening in the Ogden School District. Heyer updates on the impact of make-up days after last week's cold weather. He also talks about the proposed school calendar for the next school year, very few changes from the current calendar. Heyer also talked about the district's budget work and says the maximum levy will probably be down some from the current school year. Aired Tuesday, February 25, 2025.

Joshua Heyer, Superintendent, Ogden Community School District talks about what’s happening in the Ogden School District. Heyer updates on the impact of make-up days after last week’s cold weather. He also talks about the proposed school calendar for the next school year, very few changes from the current calendar. Heyer also talked about the district’s budget work and says the maximum levy will probably be down some from the current school year. Aired Tuesday, February 25, 2025.

Posted on 25 February 2025 by KWBG

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Comments Off on Joshua Heyer, Superintendent, Ogden Community School District talks about what’s happening in the Ogden School District. Heyer updates on the impact of make-up days after last week’s cold weather. He also talks about the proposed school calendar for the next school year, very few changes from the current calendar. Heyer also talked about the district’s budget work and says the maximum levy will probably be down some from the current school year. Aired Tuesday, February 25, 2025.

Mike Salati, Sr., provides updates from the Boone County Planning, Zoning, Health and Sanitation. We review the business of passports. The Boone County office continues to see participants from outside Boone County using local services. We also talk about the work of the County Plan and Zoning Commission, and the volume of permits being sought for development purposes this fiscal year. Aired Monday, February 24, 2025.

Mike Salati, Sr., provides updates from the Boone County Planning, Zoning, Health and Sanitation. We review the business of passports. The Boone County office continues to see participants from outside Boone County using local services. We also talk about the work of the County Plan and Zoning Commission, and the volume of permits being sought for development purposes this fiscal year. Aired Monday, February 24, 2025.

Posted on 24 February 2025 by KWBG

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State Senator Jesse Green, Legislative Review. Green talks about the Senate proposal for a constitutional amendment to repeal the natural resources and outdoor recreation trust fund and dedicate a portion of the state revenue from sales and use taxes for property tax relief. Green also talked about education funding and other matters occurring this week. Aired Friday, February 21, 2025.

State Senator Jesse Green, Legislative Review. Green talks about the Senate proposal for a constitutional amendment to repeal the natural resources and outdoor recreation trust fund and dedicate a portion of the state revenue from sales and use taxes for property tax relief. Green also talked about education funding and other matters occurring this week. Aired Friday, February 21, 2025.

Posted on 21 February 2025 by KWBG

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