Tuned In

BJ McGinn, Interim Executive Camps Dean, DMACC Boone Campus, speaks about recent activities on the Boone Campus. He also covers sports related activities serving as the Athletic Director. He updated information on the men’s basketball team receiving an at-large invitation for the National Championship Tournament. He also talks about the success former coaches and players have had after leaving DMACC. He visited about the work already going on for the fall semester and reminded us about events coming up, including the STEM Festival and the 5K Ruck March in April. Aired Friday, March 14, 2025. DMACC Bears Logo

BJ McGinn, Interim Executive Camps Dean, DMACC Boone Campus, speaks about recent activities on the Boone Campus. He also covers sports related activities serving as the Athletic Director. He updated information on the men’s basketball team receiving an at-large invitation for the National Championship Tournament. He also talks about the success former coaches and players have had after leaving DMACC. He visited about the work already going on for the fall semester and reminded us about events coming up, including the STEM Festival and the 5K Ruck March in April. Aired Friday, March 14, 2025.

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Read More Read more about BJ McGinn, Interim Executive Camps Dean, DMACC Boone Campus, speaks about recent activities on the Boone Campus. He also covers sports related activities serving as the Athletic Director. He updated information on the men’s basketball team receiving an at-large invitation for the National Championship Tournament. He also talks about the success former coaches and players have had after leaving DMACC. He visited about the work already going on for the fall semester and reminded us about events coming up, including the STEM Festival and the 5K Ruck March in April. Aired Friday, March 14, 2025.
Sgt. Ryan Palmer, Boone Police Department talks about traffic enforcement efforts and being safe with St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations. He also reminds listeners that the use of bicycles, scooters, and skateboards are prohibited on sidewalks downtown. Palmer also talked about new scams that have appeared recently and he talked about the Citizens Police Academy now underway and the recent investigation conducted by Boone Police and others that resulted in arrests in a robbery and kidnapping case. Aired Thursday, March 13, 2025. Boone PD

Sgt. Ryan Palmer, Boone Police Department talks about traffic enforcement efforts and being safe with St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations. He also reminds listeners that the use of bicycles, scooters, and skateboards are prohibited on sidewalks downtown. Palmer also talked about new scams that have appeared recently and he talked about the Citizens Police Academy now underway and the recent investigation conducted by Boone Police and others that resulted in arrests in a robbery and kidnapping case. Aired Thursday, March 13, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Sgt. Ryan Palmer, Boone Police Department talks about traffic enforcement efforts and being safe with St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations. He also reminds listeners that the use of bicycles, scooters, and skateboards are prohibited on sidewalks downtown. Palmer also talked about new scams that have appeared recently and he talked about the Citizens Police Academy now underway and the recent investigation conducted by Boone Police and others that resulted in arrests in a robbery and kidnapping case. Aired Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Marty Lamoureux, Board Member, Boone County Historical Society, visits about the recent meeting of the Historical Society Board of Directors. The meeting, open to the public, was held at the Historical Center on March 4th. A routine update on the business of the board is provided. Lamoureux also talks about capital projects like an elevator replacement project and upgrading the HVAC systems. There’s an effort underway to record interviews with Korean and Vietnam Veterans by Ron Russell. And, there’s the reminder about memberships including renewals. Aired Wednesday, March 12, 2025.

Marty Lamoureux, Board Member, Boone County Historical Society, visits about the recent meeting of the Historical Society Board of Directors. The meeting, open to the public, was held at the Historical Center on March 4th. A routine update on the business of the board is provided. Lamoureux also talks about capital projects like an elevator replacement project and upgrading the HVAC systems. There’s an effort underway to record interviews with Korean and Vietnam Veterans by Ron Russell. And, there’s the reminder about memberships including renewals. Aired Wednesday, March 12, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Marty Lamoureux, Board Member, Boone County Historical Society, visits about the recent meeting of the Historical Society Board of Directors. The meeting, open to the public, was held at the Historical Center on March 4th. A routine update on the business of the board is provided. Lamoureux also talks about capital projects like an elevator replacement project and upgrading the HVAC systems. There’s an effort underway to record interviews with Korean and Vietnam Veterans by Ron Russell. And, there’s the reminder about memberships including renewals. Aired Wednesday, March 12, 2025.
Dr. Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District visits about the Boone School Board Meeting. The Board did accept a bid for a roofing project at Franklin Elementary. The bid, just under $580,000 was submitted by Central States Roofing from Ames and will begin in June. Trepa also talked about the agreement with the Boone Education Association and the Board’s approval for the District’s Budget Reduction Plan, expected to be just over $500,000.

Dr. Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District visits about the Boone School Board Meeting. The Board did accept a bid for a roofing project at Franklin Elementary. The bid, just under $580,000 was submitted by Central States Roofing from Ames and will begin in June. Trepa also talked about the agreement with the Boone Education Association and the Board’s approval for the District’s Budget Reduction Plan, expected to be just over $500,000.

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Read More Read more about Dr. Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District visits about the Boone School Board Meeting. The Board did accept a bid for a roofing project at Franklin Elementary. The bid, just under $580,000 was submitted by Central States Roofing from Ames and will begin in June. Trepa also talked about the agreement with the Boone Education Association and the Board’s approval for the District’s Budget Reduction Plan, expected to be just over $500,000.
Jenn McEvoy, Outreach Specialist with Community and Family Resources talks about services available in support of Problem Gambling Awareness Month. Community and Family Resources does have a counselor available to focus on gambling addiction. She also talks about other addiction services available from CFR. CFR also participates in the Boone County SAFE Program. Aired Monday, March 10, 2025.

Jenn McEvoy, Outreach Specialist with Community and Family Resources talks about services available in support of Problem Gambling Awareness Month. Community and Family Resources does have a counselor available to focus on gambling addiction. She also talks about other addiction services available from CFR. CFR also participates in the Boone County SAFE Program. Aired Monday, March 10, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Jenn McEvoy, Outreach Specialist with Community and Family Resources talks about services available in support of Problem Gambling Awareness Month. Community and Family Resources does have a counselor available to focus on gambling addiction. She also talks about other addiction services available from CFR. CFR also participates in the Boone County SAFE Program. Aired Monday, March 10, 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.

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.

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Read More Read more about 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.
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.

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Read More Read more about 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.
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

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Read More Read more about 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.

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Read More Read more about 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.
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.

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Read More Read more about 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.