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Boone Police Chief John Wiebold joins Sgt. Ryan Palmer on the Monthly Visit to talks about Public Safety. We received an update on the Shop With A Cop program, coming up December 12th. We visited about the Snow Ordinance and how people can stay informed about when the ordinance is in effect. We also visited about stepped up law enforcement efforts over the holidays and more. Aired Thursday, November 14, 2024. 2024 09 16 Boone PD Badge

Boone Police Chief John Wiebold joins Sgt. Ryan Palmer on the Monthly Visit to talks about Public Safety. We received an update on the Shop With A Cop program, coming up December 12th. We visited about the Snow Ordinance and how people can stay informed about when the ordinance is in effect. We also visited about stepped up law enforcement efforts over the holidays and more. Aired Thursday, November 14, 2024.

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Read More Read more about Boone Police Chief John Wiebold joins Sgt. Ryan Palmer on the Monthly Visit to talks about Public Safety. We received an update on the Shop With A Cop program, coming up December 12th. We visited about the Snow Ordinance and how people can stay informed about when the ordinance is in effect. We also visited about stepped up law enforcement efforts over the holidays and more. Aired Thursday, November 14, 2024.
Jeanne Wiebke, Boone County Historical Society talks about the current display at the Museum and Historical Center. Every November the display turns to Veteran’s and she says there are several uniforms that have not been included previously. She also says she would like to collect information for Vietnam Era Veterans for next November and explains how to make contact. She also talks about the upcoming soup supper fund raiser on December 5th and also reminds everyone that now is the time to consider renewing memberships. Aired Wednesday, November 13, 2024.

Jeanne Wiebke, Boone County Historical Society talks about the current display at the Museum and Historical Center. Every November the display turns to Veteran’s and she says there are several uniforms that have not been included previously. She also says she would like to collect information for Vietnam Era Veterans for next November and explains how to make contact. She also talks about the upcoming soup supper fund raiser on December 5th and also reminds everyone that now is the time to consider renewing memberships. Aired Wednesday, November 13, 2024.

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Read More Read more about Jeanne Wiebke, Boone County Historical Society talks about the current display at the Museum and Historical Center. Every November the display turns to Veteran’s and she says there are several uniforms that have not been included previously. She also says she would like to collect information for Vietnam Era Veterans for next November and explains how to make contact. She also talks about the upcoming soup supper fund raiser on December 5th and also reminds everyone that now is the time to consider renewing memberships. Aired Wednesday, November 13, 2024.
Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District talks about the recent school board meeting. Trepa did talk about recent decisions by the board to being moving ahead with earlier recommendations for facility improvements. They will work on the athletic facilities Master Plan. Trepa also talked about the discussion on requiring all Juniors to take the ACT Test. For several years, the District has paid for all juniors to take the test. Aired Tuesday, November 12, 2024.

Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District talks about the recent school board meeting. Trepa did talk about recent decisions by the board to being moving ahead with earlier recommendations for facility improvements. They will work on the athletic facilities Master Plan. Trepa also talked about the discussion on requiring all Juniors to take the ACT Test. For several years, the District has paid for all juniors to take the test. Aired Tuesday, November 12, 2024.

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Read More Read more about Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District talks about the recent school board meeting. Trepa did talk about recent decisions by the board to being moving ahead with earlier recommendations for facility improvements. They will work on the athletic facilities Master Plan. Trepa also talked about the discussion on requiring all Juniors to take the ACT Test. For several years, the District has paid for all juniors to take the test. Aired Tuesday, November 12, 2024.
Jenn McEvoy, Community and Family Resources, Community Outreach Specialist talks about services available locally to clients. She also talked about making presentations to organizations about services. Aired Monday, November 11, 2024

Jenn McEvoy, Community and Family Resources, Community Outreach Specialist talks about services available locally to clients. She also talked about making presentations to organizations about services. Aired Monday, November 11, 2024

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Read More Read more about Jenn McEvoy, Community and Family Resources, Community Outreach Specialist talks about services available locally to clients. She also talked about making presentations to organizations about services. Aired Monday, November 11, 2024
Jennifer Hanson, Executive Director, Boone County Chamber of Commerce talks about the Annual Meeting on Friday. She also discusses the Coffee and Connections event held with the Iowa Department of Transportation staff regarding changes coming to U.S. Highway 30 in Boone County. Hanson also updates the upcoming schedule, announcing the Holiday Open Houses that will be on Saturday and Sunday, November 16th and 17th. Aired Thursday, November 07, 2024

Jennifer Hanson, Executive Director, Boone County Chamber of Commerce talks about the Annual Meeting on Friday. She also discusses the Coffee and Connections event held with the Iowa Department of Transportation staff regarding changes coming to U.S. Highway 30 in Boone County. Hanson also updates the upcoming schedule, announcing the Holiday Open Houses that will be on Saturday and Sunday, November 16th and 17th. Aired Thursday, November 07, 2024

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Read More Read more about Jennifer Hanson, Executive Director, Boone County Chamber of Commerce talks about the Annual Meeting on Friday. She also discusses the Coffee and Connections event held with the Iowa Department of Transportation staff regarding changes coming to U.S. Highway 30 in Boone County. Hanson also updates the upcoming schedule, announcing the Holiday Open Houses that will be on Saturday and Sunday, November 16th and 17th. Aired Thursday, November 07, 2024
John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Recycling. Roosa talks about the progress being made in reducing some of the solid waste entering the Boone County Landfill. Early data shows a reduction, but more needs to be done. He also reminds residents that yard waste is accepted without charge of Thursday, Friday and Saturday thru November 15th. He also updates on work planned for the collection of cardboard, and their current business recycling program. Aired Wednesday, November 06, 2024.

John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Recycling. Roosa talks about the progress being made in reducing some of the solid waste entering the Boone County Landfill. Early data shows a reduction, but more needs to be done. He also reminds residents that yard waste is accepted without charge of Thursday, Friday and Saturday thru November 15th. He also updates on work planned for the collection of cardboard, and their current business recycling program. Aired Wednesday, November 06, 2024.

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Read More Read more about John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Recycling. Roosa talks about the progress being made in reducing some of the solid waste entering the Boone County Landfill. Early data shows a reduction, but more needs to be done. He also reminds residents that yard waste is accepted without charge of Thursday, Friday and Saturday thru November 15th. He also updates on work planned for the collection of cardboard, and their current business recycling program. Aired Wednesday, November 06, 2024.
Eli Stines, Boone Mayor talks about the recent Boone City Council meeting. He says it was announced the Holly Stecker will be the Main Street Director. He also reported that Kris Blocker presented information on the amount of tourism dollars generated in Boone County. Stines also noted the Council approved by resolution a form to be used for those seeking to plant trees on city parking. He also said the Council did approve the second reading of an ordinance prohibiting the feeding of deer in the city. The Council also voted 5-1 to extend open burning until November 27th. Aired Tuesday, November 05, 2024.

Eli Stines, Boone Mayor talks about the recent Boone City Council meeting. He says it was announced the Holly Stecker will be the Main Street Director. He also reported that Kris Blocker presented information on the amount of tourism dollars generated in Boone County. Stines also noted the Council approved by resolution a form to be used for those seeking to plant trees on city parking. He also said the Council did approve the second reading of an ordinance prohibiting the feeding of deer in the city. The Council also voted 5-1 to extend open burning until November 27th. Aired Tuesday, November 05, 2024.

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Read More Read more about Eli Stines, Boone Mayor talks about the recent Boone City Council meeting. He says it was announced the Holly Stecker will be the Main Street Director. He also reported that Kris Blocker presented information on the amount of tourism dollars generated in Boone County. Stines also noted the Council approved by resolution a form to be used for those seeking to plant trees on city parking. He also said the Council did approve the second reading of an ordinance prohibiting the feeding of deer in the city. The Council also voted 5-1 to extend open burning until November 27th. Aired Tuesday, November 05, 2024.
Janae Erickson, Boone Community Theatre talks about the current production Miss Holmes a reimaging of the legendary detective duo of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. Erickson is cast as Dr. Dorothy Watson. She also talks about auditions for Seussical coming up this Friday and Saturday. Erickson will be one of three teaming up to direct the production. Aired Monday, November 04, 2024.

Janae Erickson, Boone Community Theatre talks about the current production Miss Holmes a reimaging of the legendary detective duo of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. Erickson is cast as Dr. Dorothy Watson. She also talks about auditions for Seussical coming up this Friday and Saturday. Erickson will be one of three teaming up to direct the production. Aired Monday, November 04, 2024.

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Read More Read more about Janae Erickson, Boone Community Theatre talks about the current production Miss Holmes a reimaging of the legendary detective duo of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. Erickson is cast as Dr. Dorothy Watson. She also talks about auditions for Seussical coming up this Friday and Saturday. Erickson will be one of three teaming up to direct the production. Aired Monday, November 04, 2024.
Chris Torres, Chief Financial Officer, Boone County Hospital, Health Talk. Torres talks about his background in health care and making the move from Texas to Iowa. He talks about joining the Administrative Team at BCH at the beginning of the new fiscal year and getting up to speed on projects and operations. He also looks at opportunities to provide services to patients. Aired Thursday, October 31, 2024.

Chris Torres, Chief Financial Officer, Boone County Hospital, Health Talk. Torres talks about his background in health care and making the move from Texas to Iowa. He talks about joining the Administrative Team at BCH at the beginning of the new fiscal year and getting up to speed on projects and operations. He also looks at opportunities to provide services to patients. Aired Thursday, October 31, 2024.

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Read More Read more about Chris Torres, Chief Financial Officer, Boone County Hospital, Health Talk. Torres talks about his background in health care and making the move from Texas to Iowa. He talks about joining the Administrative Team at BCH at the beginning of the new fiscal year and getting up to speed on projects and operations. He also looks at opportunities to provide services to patients. Aired Thursday, October 31, 2024.
Bill Skare, City Administrator and Waylon Andrews, Public Works Director talk about the Snow Ordinance and plans for snow removal with the changes to Story Street. Andrews provides update on lead service lines and Skare talks about projects being developed for both Boone Water Works and Water Environment Plant. Final projects and timing are still in the works. Portions of projects at both plants have been in the works for a number of years. Aired Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Bill Skare, City Administrator and Waylon Andrews, Public Works Director talk about the Snow Ordinance and plans for snow removal with the changes to Story Street. Andrews provides update on lead service lines and Skare talks about projects being developed for both Boone Water Works and Water Environment Plant. Final projects and timing are still in the works. Portions of projects at both plants have been in the works for a number of years. Aired Wednesday, October 30, 2024

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Read More Read more about Bill Skare, City Administrator and Waylon Andrews, Public Works Director talk about the Snow Ordinance and plans for snow removal with the changes to Story Street. Andrews provides update on lead service lines and Skare talks about projects being developed for both Boone Water Works and Water Environment Plant. Final projects and timing are still in the works. Portions of projects at both plants have been in the works for a number of years. Aired Wednesday, October 30, 2024