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Boone Police Chief John Wiebold is on the program and reviews some of the data from 2024. He noted the number of arrests have declined, while the number of calls were up in the past year. He said the big increase appears to be more calls for medical assistance. He also announced that signup will begin today for the Boone Police Department’s Citizen Police Academy. Aired Thursday, January 16, 2025. 2024 08 15 Boone Police Department

Boone Police Chief John Wiebold is on the program and reviews some of the data from 2024. He noted the number of arrests have declined, while the number of calls were up in the past year. He said the big increase appears to be more calls for medical assistance. He also announced that signup will begin today for the Boone Police Department’s Citizen Police Academy. Aired Thursday, January 16, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Boone Police Chief John Wiebold is on the program and reviews some of the data from 2024. He noted the number of arrests have declined, while the number of calls were up in the past year. He said the big increase appears to be more calls for medical assistance. He also announced that signup will begin today for the Boone Police Department’s Citizen Police Academy. Aired Thursday, January 16, 2025.
Dr. Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District talks about the recent Boone School Board meeting. The Board did set the public hearing date for the school calendar for the 25-26 school year. The proposed calendar would begin August 25th and end on June 2nd. There would be no early outs on Wednesdays. The board also approved moving ahead with YSS on an early intervention program to deal with vaping concerns among students. Aired Tuesday, January 14, 2025.

Dr. Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District talks about the recent Boone School Board meeting. The Board did set the public hearing date for the school calendar for the 25-26 school year. The proposed calendar would begin August 25th and end on June 2nd. There would be no early outs on Wednesdays. The board also approved moving ahead with YSS on an early intervention program to deal with vaping concerns among students. Aired Tuesday, January 14, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Dr. Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District talks about the recent Boone School Board meeting. The Board did set the public hearing date for the school calendar for the 25-26 school year. The proposed calendar would begin August 25th and end on June 2nd. There would be no early outs on Wednesdays. The board also approved moving ahead with YSS on an early intervention program to deal with vaping concerns among students. Aired Tuesday, January 14, 2025.
Amy Knoll, School Engagement Director, American Heart Association visits about the upcoming “Black Out” Basketball Doubleheader, Saturday, January 18th. DMACC will host it’s annual American Heart Association basketball doubleheader against Ellsworth. Knoll says the purpose is to raise awareness to heart disease, education the public about the live-saving skill of hands-only CPR and raise funds for research for the AHA. Aired Friday, January 10, 2025. 2025 01 10 DMACC Blackout Flyer

Amy Knoll, School Engagement Director, American Heart Association visits about the upcoming “Black Out” Basketball Doubleheader, Saturday, January 18th. DMACC will host it’s annual American Heart Association basketball doubleheader against Ellsworth. Knoll says the purpose is to raise awareness to heart disease, education the public about the live-saving skill of hands-only CPR and raise funds for research for the AHA. Aired Friday, January 10, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Amy Knoll, School Engagement Director, American Heart Association visits about the upcoming “Black Out” Basketball Doubleheader, Saturday, January 18th. DMACC will host it’s annual American Heart Association basketball doubleheader against Ellsworth. Knoll says the purpose is to raise awareness to heart disease, education the public about the live-saving skill of hands-only CPR and raise funds for research for the AHA. Aired Friday, January 10, 2025.
Boone County Chamber of Commerce, Executive Director Jennifer Hanson is the guest and talks about the Chamber’s direction in 2024 and for 2025. She was pleased with many things from the past year and looks forward to expanding on those successes in 2025. Hanson talked about the Coffee and Connections Program and bringing back the Boone County Chamber’s L.E.A.D. Program. Aired Thursday, 01/09/2025. 2025 01 09 Chamber Logo

Boone County Chamber of Commerce, Executive Director Jennifer Hanson is the guest and talks about the Chamber’s direction in 2024 and for 2025. She was pleased with many things from the past year and looks forward to expanding on those successes in 2025. Hanson talked about the Coffee and Connections Program and bringing back the Boone County Chamber’s L.E.A.D. Program. Aired Thursday, 01/09/2025.

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Read More Read more about Boone County Chamber of Commerce, Executive Director Jennifer Hanson is the guest and talks about the Chamber’s direction in 2024 and for 2025. She was pleased with many things from the past year and looks forward to expanding on those successes in 2025. Hanson talked about the Coffee and Connections Program and bringing back the Boone County Chamber’s L.E.A.D. Program. Aired Thursday, 01/09/2025.
John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Boone County Recycling talks about ongoing operations, still focused on extending the life of the landfill. He also talks about the fact that the Boone County Landfill is not the only landfill dealing with space issues. Aired Wednesday, January 08, 2025.

John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Boone County Recycling talks about ongoing operations, still focused on extending the life of the landfill. He also talks about the fact that the Boone County Landfill is not the only landfill dealing with space issues. Aired Wednesday, January 08, 2025.

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Read More Read more about John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Boone County Recycling talks about ongoing operations, still focused on extending the life of the landfill. He also talks about the fact that the Boone County Landfill is not the only landfill dealing with space issues. Aired Wednesday, January 08, 2025.
Eli Stines, Boone Mayor, talks about the Boone City Council meeting from Monday, January 6th. He talks about the Council’s approval of Perry Gjersvik as the new City Engineer. Stines also reviews the Council’s action approving the distribution of the Hotel/Motel Tax collected by the city. Aired Tuesday, January 07, 2025.

Eli Stines, Boone Mayor, talks about the Boone City Council meeting from Monday, January 6th. He talks about the Council’s approval of Perry Gjersvik as the new City Engineer. Stines also reviews the Council’s action approving the distribution of the Hotel/Motel Tax collected by the city. Aired Tuesday, January 07, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Eli Stines, Boone Mayor, talks about the Boone City Council meeting from Monday, January 6th. He talks about the Council’s approval of Perry Gjersvik as the new City Engineer. Stines also reviews the Council’s action approving the distribution of the Hotel/Motel Tax collected by the city. Aired Tuesday, January 07, 2025.
Boone Community Theatre, Kelsie Pederson and Janae Erickson talk about the current production “Miss Holmes” with two performances remaining on Friday and Saturday. Erickson also talks about the next production “Seussical” which will be preformed the end of February and beginning of March. That production has already been cast and rehearsals are underway. Aired Monday, January 06, 2025.

Boone Community Theatre, Kelsie Pederson and Janae Erickson talk about the current production “Miss Holmes” with two performances remaining on Friday and Saturday. Erickson also talks about the next production “Seussical” which will be preformed the end of February and beginning of March. That production has already been cast and rehearsals are underway. Aired Monday, January 06, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Boone Community Theatre, Kelsie Pederson and Janae Erickson talk about the current production “Miss Holmes” with two performances remaining on Friday and Saturday. Erickson also talks about the next production “Seussical” which will be preformed the end of February and beginning of March. That production has already been cast and rehearsals are underway. Aired Monday, January 06, 2025.
Zach Stier, Ronda Kelley and Candy Noelck from the Ericson Public Library talk about the schedule for the month of January. They talk about some new programming and getting that implemented. They also talks about additional days for some programs. Aired Friday, January 03, 2025.

Zach Stier, Ronda Kelley and Candy Noelck from the Ericson Public Library talk about the schedule for the month of January. They talk about some new programming and getting that implemented. They also talks about additional days for some programs. Aired Friday, January 03, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Zach Stier, Ronda Kelley and Candy Noelck from the Ericson Public Library talk about the schedule for the month of January. They talk about some new programming and getting that implemented. They also talks about additional days for some programs. Aired Friday, January 03, 2025.
Mike Salati, Sr., Director Boone County Planning, Development, Health and Sanitation, talks about Radon Awareness. January is Radon Awareness Month and Salati says unfortunately, Boone County has some high radon test results, many double the level considered for remedial action. Aired Thursday, January 02, 2025.

Mike Salati, Sr., Director Boone County Planning, Development, Health and Sanitation, talks about Radon Awareness. January is Radon Awareness Month and Salati says unfortunately, Boone County has some high radon test results, many double the level considered for remedial action. Aired Thursday, January 02, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Mike Salati, Sr., Director Boone County Planning, Development, Health and Sanitation, talks about Radon Awareness. January is Radon Awareness Month and Salati says unfortunately, Boone County has some high radon test results, many double the level considered for remedial action. Aired Thursday, January 02, 2025.
Bill Skare, Boone City Administrator takes time to review the many things that have happened for the City of Boone in 2024. Obviously the largest was the decision by Daisy to select Boone as the home of their new processing facility. While that was going on, several local businesses also continued with their growth plans. There are still others that continue to be courted going into 2025. Housing starts have continued to expand and Skare says a review of the Housing Study done by the city will be updated in 2025 to make sure development continues to meet growing demand. Budget work has been progressing and is expected to be completed in January. Aired Monday, December 23, 2024.

Bill Skare, Boone City Administrator takes time to review the many things that have happened for the City of Boone in 2024. Obviously the largest was the decision by Daisy to select Boone as the home of their new processing facility. While that was going on, several local businesses also continued with their growth plans. There are still others that continue to be courted going into 2025. Housing starts have continued to expand and Skare says a review of the Housing Study done by the city will be updated in 2025 to make sure development continues to meet growing demand. Budget work has been progressing and is expected to be completed in January. Aired Monday, December 23, 2024.

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Read More Read more about Bill Skare, Boone City Administrator takes time to review the many things that have happened for the City of Boone in 2024. Obviously the largest was the decision by Daisy to select Boone as the home of their new processing facility. While that was going on, several local businesses also continued with their growth plans. There are still others that continue to be courted going into 2025. Housing starts have continued to expand and Skare says a review of the Housing Study done by the city will be updated in 2025 to make sure development continues to meet growing demand. Budget work has been progressing and is expected to be completed in January. Aired Monday, December 23, 2024.