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Andy Bartlett, Manager, Ledges State Park talks about the upcoming annual meeting held by park staff to review the year and begin presenting information about what will be coming up in the next year, 2025. Bartlett says the DNR District Forester has created a draft Ledges State Park Forest Stewardship Plan. Public comments are being sought on the plan and it will be part of the meeting, Thursday, December 19th at 6:30 p.m. at the Boone City Hall Auditorium. The event is free and the public is invited to attend. Aired Monday, December 16, 2024.

Andy Bartlett, Manager, Ledges State Park talks about the upcoming annual meeting held by park staff to review the year and begin presenting information about what will be coming up in the next year, 2025. Bartlett says the DNR District Forester has created a draft Ledges State Park Forest Stewardship Plan. Public comments are being sought on the plan and it will be part of the meeting, Thursday, December 19th at 6:30 p.m. at the Boone City Hall Auditorium. The event is free and the public is invited to attend. Aired Monday, December 16, 2024.

KWBG 12/16/24

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BJ McGinn, Interim Executive Campus Dean, DMACC Boone Campus visits about wrapping up the fall semester. Only a couple of basketball games remain. Spring semester will begin after the first of the year and numbers look good at this time. McGinn said athletic programs are performing well. He noted that successful Cross Country programs will be participating in Track. The recruit for the competitive Dance Team will be visiting campus next week. Aired Friday, December 13, 2024.

BJ McGinn, Interim Executive Campus Dean, DMACC Boone Campus visits about wrapping up the fall semester. Only a couple of basketball games remain. Spring semester will begin after the first of the year and numbers look good at this time. McGinn said athletic programs are performing well. He noted that successful Cross Country programs will be participating in Track. The recruit for the competitive Dance Team will be visiting campus next week. Aired Friday, December 13, 2024.

KWBG 12/13/24

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Sgt. Ryan Palmer and Boone Police Chief John Wiebold talk about public safety especially with traveling during the winter months. How to stay safe on the roadways and if you’re traveling, making sure your home is secure. They visited about the issues created with the removal of the median crossover at South Linn Street and Highway 30 and more. There was also an update on Shop With a Cop being held Thursday evening. Aired Thursday, December 12, 2024.

Sgt. Ryan Palmer and Boone Police Chief John Wiebold talk about public safety especially with traveling during the winter months. How to stay safe on the roadways and if you’re traveling, making sure your home is secure. They visited about the issues created with the removal of the median crossover at South Linn Street and Highway 30 and more. There was also an update on Shop With a Cop being held Thursday evening. Aired Thursday, December 12, 2024.

KWBG 12/12/24

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Marty Lamoureux, Boone County Historical Society Board Member talks about the recent board meeting, held right before the Annual Soup Supper December 5th. She updated information about accomplishments during 2024 and looking ahead to 2025. She encouraged interested listeners to either renew or purchase a new membership and take part in the Historical Society’s Annual Meeting on January 21st. Aired Wednesday, December 11, 2024.

Marty Lamoureux, Boone County Historical Society Board Member talks about the recent board meeting, held right before the Annual Soup Supper December 5th. She updated information about accomplishments during 2024 and looking ahead to 2025. She encouraged interested listeners to either renew or purchase a new membership and take part in the Historical Society’s Annual Meeting on January 21st. Aired Wednesday, December 11, 2024.

KWBG 12/11/24

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Dr. Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District talks about the recent school board meeting and the presentation of the audit report. She also talked about the Boone School District’s applications for the modified supplemental amount of funding for the School Budget Review Committee. Boone did have two applications and she pointed out that all school districts are taking similar action this month. Aired Tuesday, December 10, 2024.

Dr. Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District talks about the recent school board meeting and the presentation of the audit report. She also talked about the Boone School District’s applications for the modified supplemental amount of funding for the School Budget Review Committee. Boone did have two applications and she pointed out that all school districts are taking similar action this month. Aired Tuesday, December 10, 2024.

KWBG 12/10/24

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Jenn McEvoy, Outreach Specialist with Community and Family Resources talks about seeing an uptick in gambling related inquiries. She also talked about ways possible clients and inquire about other concerns, mental health matters, or substance concerns, possibly driven by the season or enhanced by the season. Aired Monday, December 09, 2024.

Jenn McEvoy, Outreach Specialist with Community and Family Resources talks about seeing an uptick in gambling related inquiries. She also talked about ways possible clients and inquire about other concerns, mental health matters, or substance concerns, possibly driven by the season or enhanced by the season. Aired Monday, December 09, 2024.

KWBG 12/09/24

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Zach Stier, Ronda Kelley, and Candy Noelck talk about the Ericson Public Library and the programs and activities for the library during the month of December. There are some changes in the regular programs due to the Christmas and New Year’s hours. Project Connection: Understanding Loneliness in Boone Survey continues to January 10th. Aired Friday, December 06, 2024.

Zach Stier, Ronda Kelley, and Candy Noelck talk about the Ericson Public Library and the programs and activities for the library during the month of December. There are some changes in the regular programs due to the Christmas and New Year’s hours. Project Connection: Understanding Loneliness in Boone Survey continues to January 10th. Aired Friday, December 06, 2024.

KWBG 12/06/24

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Jennifer Hanson, Executive Director, Boone County Chamber of Commerce, talks about all the Holiday related activities, especially with some Chamber weather this weekend, much warmer temperatures. Hanson reviewed 2024 and looked ahead at some new things they hope to incorporate in 2025. She’s very excited about some leadership training programs. Aired Thursday December 05, 2024.

Jennifer Hanson, Executive Director, Boone County Chamber of Commerce, talks about all the Holiday related activities, especially with some Chamber weather this weekend, much warmer temperatures. Hanson reviewed 2024 and looked ahead at some new things they hope to incorporate in 2025. She’s very excited about some leadership training programs. Aired Thursday December 05, 2024.

KWBG 12/05/24

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John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Recycling talks about recycling during the holidays. A perfect example is Christmas wrap. He said most Christmas wrap may not be recyclable due to components that will contaminate recycling. He says the shiny parts usually have a metal component, or glitter on the wrapping paper. He said they are planning to Tree-cycle real Christmas trees. But they need to be clean and free of tinsel and ornaments. More details are expected later this month. Aired Wednesday, December 04, 2024.

John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Recycling talks about recycling during the holidays. A perfect example is Christmas wrap. He said most Christmas wrap may not be recyclable due to components that will contaminate recycling. He says the shiny parts usually have a metal component, or glitter on the wrapping paper. He said they are planning to Tree-cycle real Christmas trees. But they need to be clean and free of tinsel and ornaments. More details are expected later this month. Aired Wednesday, December 04, 2024.

KWBG 12/04/24

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Eli Stines, Boone Mayor talks about Council action from a recent City Council meeting. The Council did approve waiving a building permit fee for the Boone County Communications Center. They also selected Simmering-Cory to provide administrative services for Community Development Block Grant applications for water and waste water projects. Aired Tuesday, December 03, 2024

Eli Stines, Boone Mayor talks about Council action from a recent City Council meeting. The Council did approve waiving a building permit fee for the Boone County Communications Center. They also selected Simmering-Cory to provide administrative services for Community Development Block Grant applications for water and waste water projects. Aired Tuesday, December 03, 2024

KWBG 12/03/24

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