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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. 447964890_968691028386513_1577621167316734102_n

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.

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Read More Read more about 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.

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Read More Read more about 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. OCSD-Bulldog-Logo

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.

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Read More Read more about 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.

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Read More Read more about 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.
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.

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Read More Read more about 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.
Zach Stier, Ronda Kelley and Candy Noelck from the Ericson Public Library talk about wrapping up the month of February and what’s planned for the month of March. Routine programs are on the calendar in March, but there are also a number of programs that may involve Leprechauns or Librarians. There is also a whole week of events and activities for Spring Break the week of March 17th. Aired Friday, February 21, 2025.

Zach Stier, Ronda Kelley and Candy Noelck from the Ericson Public Library talk about wrapping up the month of February and what’s planned for the month of March. Routine programs are on the calendar in March, but there are also a number of programs that may involve Leprechauns or Librarians. There is also a whole week of events and activities for Spring Break the week of March 17th. Aired Friday, February 21, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Zach Stier, Ronda Kelley and Candy Noelck from the Ericson Public Library talk about wrapping up the month of February and what’s planned for the month of March. Routine programs are on the calendar in March, but there are also a number of programs that may involve Leprechauns or Librarians. There is also a whole week of events and activities for Spring Break the week of March 17th. Aired Friday, February 21, 2025.
Holly Stecker, Director of the Downtown Boone Mainstreet Program talks about the progress that’s been made since Boone was selected to be a Mainstreet City. She talks about the amount of work done to meet established guidelines and how strategic goals have been set in four categorical areas. Stecker also talks about a Downtown Boone Mainstreet Open House on February 25th at 903 Story Street from 4:30 to 6:30 where people can find out more about Mainstreet. Aired Thursday, February 20, 2025.

Holly Stecker, Director of the Downtown Boone Mainstreet Program talks about the progress that’s been made since Boone was selected to be a Mainstreet City. She talks about the amount of work done to meet established guidelines and how strategic goals have been set in four categorical areas. Stecker also talks about a Downtown Boone Mainstreet Open House on February 25th at 903 Story Street from 4:30 to 6:30 where people can find out more about Mainstreet. Aired Thursday, February 20, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Holly Stecker, Director of the Downtown Boone Mainstreet Program talks about the progress that’s been made since Boone was selected to be a Mainstreet City. She talks about the amount of work done to meet established guidelines and how strategic goals have been set in four categorical areas. Stecker also talks about a Downtown Boone Mainstreet Open House on February 25th at 903 Story Street from 4:30 to 6:30 where people can find out more about Mainstreet. Aired Thursday, February 20, 2025.
John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Recycling talks about operations during the extremely cold weather. He also talks about what the City of Boone is trying to do with some revisions in their City Wide Clean up guidelines. Roosa says the Landfill’s Comprehensive Plan is currently being updated, a mandate by the Iowa DNR. Aired Wednesday, February 19, 2025.

John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Recycling talks about operations during the extremely cold weather. He also talks about what the City of Boone is trying to do with some revisions in their City Wide Clean up guidelines. Roosa says the Landfill’s Comprehensive Plan is currently being updated, a mandate by the Iowa DNR. Aired Wednesday, February 19, 2025.

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Read More Read more about John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Recycling talks about operations during the extremely cold weather. He also talks about what the City of Boone is trying to do with some revisions in their City Wide Clean up guidelines. Roosa says the Landfill’s Comprehensive Plan is currently being updated, a mandate by the Iowa DNR. Aired Wednesday, February 19, 2025.
Eli Stines, Boone Mayor talks about the Boone City Council meeting held Monday evening. He explains the Council’s financial support for a project being headed by George Eckstein to reconstruct and place a historic steel arch in downtown Boone. Stine also talked about some planned revisions to the City Wide Clean up in June. He also talked about the selection of a firm to assist the Council in a search for a new City Administrator. Aired Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

Eli Stines, Boone Mayor talks about the Boone City Council meeting held Monday evening. He explains the Council’s financial support for a project being headed by George Eckstein to reconstruct and place a historic steel arch in downtown Boone. Stine also talked about some planned revisions to the City Wide Clean up in June. He also talked about the selection of a firm to assist the Council in a search for a new City Administrator. Aired Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Eli Stines, Boone Mayor talks about the Boone City Council meeting held Monday evening. He explains the Council’s financial support for a project being headed by George Eckstein to reconstruct and place a historic steel arch in downtown Boone. Stine also talked about some planned revisions to the City Wide Clean up in June. He also talked about the selection of a firm to assist the Council in a search for a new City Administrator. Aired Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
Boone Area Veterans Center, Mike Gibbs and Fred Greiner are on hand to talk about the brief history of the project. Members of Boone Veteran organizations have actually talked about the idea for over ten years. Gibbs explained that once they decided to move forward they began searching for a site, working with the City and Chad Houston of Kruck Plumbing and Heating, they finally got a location. Demolition took place and now fund raising for the building project is getting underway. Fred Greiner is chairing that committee. Aired Monday, February 17, 2025. 2025 02 17 BAVC

Boone Area Veterans Center, Mike Gibbs and Fred Greiner are on hand to talk about the brief history of the project. Members of Boone Veteran organizations have actually talked about the idea for over ten years. Gibbs explained that once they decided to move forward they began searching for a site, working with the City and Chad Houston of Kruck Plumbing and Heating, they finally got a location. Demolition took place and now fund raising for the building project is getting underway. Fred Greiner is chairing that committee. Aired Monday, February 17, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Boone Area Veterans Center, Mike Gibbs and Fred Greiner are on hand to talk about the brief history of the project. Members of Boone Veteran organizations have actually talked about the idea for over ten years. Gibbs explained that once they decided to move forward they began searching for a site, working with the City and Chad Houston of Kruck Plumbing and Heating, they finally got a location. Demolition took place and now fund raising for the building project is getting underway. Fred Greiner is chairing that committee. Aired Monday, February 17, 2025.