Tuned In

BJ McGinn, Interim Executive Campus Dean, DMACC Boone Campus updates activity taking place on the Boone Campus. He provides updates on enrollment, especially on campus head count enrollment. He also has updates on athletic programs including some of the new things that are taking place such as e-sports, track and field, basketball, both baseball and softball and dance. McGinn also updates the work being done to host the NJCAA DII Women’s Golf Tournament to be played in Boone in May. Aired on Friday, February 14, 2025. DMACC Bears Logo

BJ McGinn, Interim Executive Campus Dean, DMACC Boone Campus updates activity taking place on the Boone Campus. He provides updates on enrollment, especially on campus head count enrollment. He also has updates on athletic programs including some of the new things that are taking place such as e-sports, track and field, basketball, both baseball and softball and dance. McGinn also updates the work being done to host the NJCAA DII Women’s Golf Tournament to be played in Boone in May. Aired on Friday, February 14, 2025.

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Read More Read more about BJ McGinn, Interim Executive Campus Dean, DMACC Boone Campus updates activity taking place on the Boone Campus. He provides updates on enrollment, especially on campus head count enrollment. He also has updates on athletic programs including some of the new things that are taking place such as e-sports, track and field, basketball, both baseball and softball and dance. McGinn also updates the work being done to host the NJCAA DII Women’s Golf Tournament to be played in Boone in May. Aired on Friday, February 14, 2025.
Boone Police Chief John Wiebold on Tuned In talks about the snow removal and the fact that about thirty vehicles had to be towed. The Snow Ordinance was in effect in Boone for both residential and business district streets at 10:00 Wednesday evening. He encouraged people to continue getting signed up for the text notification and also spread the word to neighbors. He also talked about people applying to take part in this year’s Citizen Police Academy. The deadline to apply is Friday, February 21st. Aired Thursday, February 13, 2025. Boone PD

Boone Police Chief John Wiebold on Tuned In talks about the snow removal and the fact that about thirty vehicles had to be towed. The Snow Ordinance was in effect in Boone for both residential and business district streets at 10:00 Wednesday evening. He encouraged people to continue getting signed up for the text notification and also spread the word to neighbors. He also talked about people applying to take part in this year’s Citizen Police Academy. The deadline to apply is Friday, February 21st. Aired Thursday, February 13, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Boone Police Chief John Wiebold on Tuned In talks about the snow removal and the fact that about thirty vehicles had to be towed. The Snow Ordinance was in effect in Boone for both residential and business district streets at 10:00 Wednesday evening. He encouraged people to continue getting signed up for the text notification and also spread the word to neighbors. He also talked about people applying to take part in this year’s Citizen Police Academy. The deadline to apply is Friday, February 21st. Aired Thursday, February 13, 2025.
Marty Lamoureux, Board Member, Boone County Historical Society updates listeners about the Annual Meeting held in January and the most recent monthly meeting. A current project is to try and conduct interviews with veterans willing to share their stories about serving in Viet Nam. Board Member Ron Russel is working on the project. Aired Wednesday, February 12, 2025.

Marty Lamoureux, Board Member, Boone County Historical Society updates listeners about the Annual Meeting held in January and the most recent monthly meeting. A current project is to try and conduct interviews with veterans willing to share their stories about serving in Viet Nam. Board Member Ron Russel is working on the project. Aired Wednesday, February 12, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Marty Lamoureux, Board Member, Boone County Historical Society updates listeners about the Annual Meeting held in January and the most recent monthly meeting. A current project is to try and conduct interviews with veterans willing to share their stories about serving in Viet Nam. Board Member Ron Russel is working on the project. Aired Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
Dr. Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District. Trepa talks about the Boone School Board meeting. First we talked about absenteeism and attendance due to illness. She says absenteeism is up due to illness. She also encourages parents not to send sick children to school. She talked about next year’s school calendar. The Board adopted it Monday. There are no more early outs on Wednesday’s in the 25-26 school year. She also talks about the budget work the Board will be addressing, noting that 2% increases in funding from the state can’t keep up 3% and 4% increases in the cost operating. Aired Tuesday, February 11, 2025.

Dr. Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District. Trepa talks about the Boone School Board meeting. First we talked about absenteeism and attendance due to illness. She says absenteeism is up due to illness. She also encourages parents not to send sick children to school. She talked about next year’s school calendar. The Board adopted it Monday. There are no more early outs on Wednesday’s in the 25-26 school year. She also talks about the budget work the Board will be addressing, noting that 2% increases in funding from the state can’t keep up 3% and 4% increases in the cost operating. Aired Tuesday, February 11, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Dr. Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District. Trepa talks about the Boone School Board meeting. First we talked about absenteeism and attendance due to illness. She says absenteeism is up due to illness. She also encourages parents not to send sick children to school. She talked about next year’s school calendar. The Board adopted it Monday. There are no more early outs on Wednesday’s in the 25-26 school year. She also talks about the budget work the Board will be addressing, noting that 2% increases in funding from the state can’t keep up 3% and 4% increases in the cost operating. Aired Tuesday, February 11, 2025.
Jenn McEvoy, Outreach Specialist, Community and Family Resources talks about opportunities for those that may have concerns about gambling issues. She says for those with concerns about gambling there are different ways to make contact to find out if service opportunities are available. She also talks about presentations she’s done recently about opioid addiction, vaping, and more. Aired Monday, February 10, 2025.

Jenn McEvoy, Outreach Specialist, Community and Family Resources talks about opportunities for those that may have concerns about gambling issues. She says for those with concerns about gambling there are different ways to make contact to find out if service opportunities are available. She also talks about presentations she’s done recently about opioid addiction, vaping, and more. Aired Monday, February 10, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Jenn McEvoy, Outreach Specialist, Community and Family Resources talks about opportunities for those that may have concerns about gambling issues. She says for those with concerns about gambling there are different ways to make contact to find out if service opportunities are available. She also talks about presentations she’s done recently about opioid addiction, vaping, and more. Aired Monday, February 10, 2025.
John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Recycling. Roosa talks about ongoing efforts to extend the use of the Boone County Landfill. He notes the progress being made but how much more could be done. Roosa talked about the recent change in picking recyclables from business locations and what needs to be done to improve that service. He also explains that recycling in Boone County is a free service, but landfill users are actually covering the cost. Aired Wednesday, February 5, 2025.

John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Recycling. Roosa talks about ongoing efforts to extend the use of the Boone County Landfill. He notes the progress being made but how much more could be done. Roosa talked about the recent change in picking recyclables from business locations and what needs to be done to improve that service. He also explains that recycling in Boone County is a free service, but landfill users are actually covering the cost. Aired Wednesday, February 5, 2025.

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Read More Read more about John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Recycling. Roosa talks about ongoing efforts to extend the use of the Boone County Landfill. He notes the progress being made but how much more could be done. Roosa talked about the recent change in picking recyclables from business locations and what needs to be done to improve that service. He also explains that recycling in Boone County is a free service, but landfill users are actually covering the cost. Aired Wednesday, February 5, 2025.
Eli Stines, Boone Mayor talks about items that came up during the regular Council Meeting on Monday. City Administrator Bill Skare officially told the Council he is retiring at the end of the fiscal year. Stines says he will seek proposals from search firms to aid the Council if finding a new Administrator. He also talked about the presentation received by the Council from Holly Stecker, Main Street Director. Aired Tuesday, February 04, 2025.

Eli Stines, Boone Mayor talks about items that came up during the regular Council Meeting on Monday. City Administrator Bill Skare officially told the Council he is retiring at the end of the fiscal year. Stines says he will seek proposals from search firms to aid the Council if finding a new Administrator. He also talked about the presentation received by the Council from Holly Stecker, Main Street Director. Aired Tuesday, February 04, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Eli Stines, Boone Mayor talks about items that came up during the regular Council Meeting on Monday. City Administrator Bill Skare officially told the Council he is retiring at the end of the fiscal year. Stines says he will seek proposals from search firms to aid the Council if finding a new Administrator. He also talked about the presentation received by the Council from Holly Stecker, Main Street Director. Aired Tuesday, February 04, 2025.
Christopher Levi, Janae Erickson and Aimee Oakley-Runyan are directing Seussical, the next production for Boone Community Theatre. Rehearsals for the two dozen member cast have been underway for sometime and the productions are scheduled for February 27th, 28th, March 1st and March 6th, March 7th and March 8th. The family oriented production will also feature a Birthday Party prior to each performance and during each intermission. Aired Monday, February 03, 2025.

Christopher Levi, Janae Erickson and Aimee Oakley-Runyan are directing Seussical, the next production for Boone Community Theatre. Rehearsals for the two dozen member cast have been underway for sometime and the productions are scheduled for February 27th, 28th, March 1st and March 6th, March 7th and March 8th. The family oriented production will also feature a Birthday Party prior to each performance and during each intermission. Aired Monday, February 03, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Christopher Levi, Janae Erickson and Aimee Oakley-Runyan are directing Seussical, the next production for Boone Community Theatre. Rehearsals for the two dozen member cast have been underway for sometime and the productions are scheduled for February 27th, 28th, March 1st and March 6th, March 7th and March 8th. The family oriented production will also feature a Birthday Party prior to each performance and during each intermission. Aired Monday, February 03, 2025.
State Senator Jesse Green, Legislative Review. Green spoke about the activity of the State Senate. He noted the Senate is bring up the gambling moratorium. He also talked about a bill he’s put in the Commerce Committee to address matter related to the Summit Carbon Solution Pipeline. His bill would seek 100% land owner participation. Aired Friday, January 31, 2025.

State Senator Jesse Green, Legislative Review. Green spoke about the activity of the State Senate. He noted the Senate is bring up the gambling moratorium. He also talked about a bill he’s put in the Commerce Committee to address matter related to the Summit Carbon Solution Pipeline. His bill would seek 100% land owner participation. Aired Friday, January 31, 2025.

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Read More Read more about State Senator Jesse Green, Legislative Review. Green spoke about the activity of the State Senate. He noted the Senate is bring up the gambling moratorium. He also talked about a bill he’s put in the Commerce Committee to address matter related to the Summit Carbon Solution Pipeline. His bill would seek 100% land owner participation. Aired Friday, January 31, 2025.
Bill Skare, Boone City Administrator visits about the budget for the city and more. Skare says the Council has a preliminary budget that will keep the same property tax rate for the next fiscal year. He also noted there are a number of projects that will continue including some related to the the Daisy Project. Skare also noted that the Council recently review the Sanitary Sewer Inflow and Infiltration program and will be moving ahead with the 7th Phase in the next fiscal year. Aired Wednesday, January 29, 2025.

Bill Skare, Boone City Administrator visits about the budget for the city and more. Skare says the Council has a preliminary budget that will keep the same property tax rate for the next fiscal year. He also noted there are a number of projects that will continue including some related to the the Daisy Project. Skare also noted that the Council recently review the Sanitary Sewer Inflow and Infiltration program and will be moving ahead with the 7th Phase in the next fiscal year. Aired Wednesday, January 29, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Bill Skare, Boone City Administrator visits about the budget for the city and more. Skare says the Council has a preliminary budget that will keep the same property tax rate for the next fiscal year. He also noted there are a number of projects that will continue including some related to the the Daisy Project. Skare also noted that the Council recently review the Sanitary Sewer Inflow and Infiltration program and will be moving ahead with the 7th Phase in the next fiscal year. Aired Wednesday, January 29, 2025.