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Ondrea Elmquist, Boone City Administrator, talks about the heavy rains and some of the street flooding issues being dealt with. She also talked about the impact the storm water has on the City’s Waste Water Treatment Plant. Elmquist also talked about Waster Water and Water Treatment Plant projects that are still moving forward, noting that many were planned before Daisy selected to locate in Boone. More work is beginning on the expansion projects for both water and waste water for Daisy. Aired on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.

Ondrea Elmquist, Boone City Administrator, talks about the heavy rains and some of the street flooding issues being dealt with. She also talked about the impact the storm water has on the City’s Waste Water Treatment Plant. Elmquist also talked about Waster Water and Water Treatment Plant projects that are still moving forward, noting that many were planned before Daisy selected to locate in Boone. More work is beginning on the expansion projects for both water and waste water for Daisy. Aired on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Ondrea Elmquist, Boone City Administrator, talks about the heavy rains and some of the street flooding issues being dealt with. She also talked about the impact the storm water has on the City’s Waste Water Treatment Plant. Elmquist also talked about Waster Water and Water Treatment Plant projects that are still moving forward, noting that many were planned before Daisy selected to locate in Boone. More work is beginning on the expansion projects for both water and waste water for Daisy. Aired on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
Joshua Heyer, Superintendent, Ogden Community School District talks about what’s happening in the Ogden School District. The elementary school roofing project is moving ahead and buildings and grounds are being prepared for school start up in less than a month. He did talk about the School Board’s decision to move ahead and put the Revenue Purpose Statement on the ballot in November and also voter approval will be sought to extend the district Physical Plant and Equipment Levy, already in place, for another 10-year period. Aired Tuesday, July 29, 2025. 2025 03 31 Superintendent Joshua Heyer, OCSD

Joshua Heyer, Superintendent, Ogden Community School District talks about what’s happening in the Ogden School District. The elementary school roofing project is moving ahead and buildings and grounds are being prepared for school start up in less than a month. He did talk about the School Board’s decision to move ahead and put the Revenue Purpose Statement on the ballot in November and also voter approval will be sought to extend the district Physical Plant and Equipment Levy, already in place, for another 10-year period. Aired Tuesday, July 29, 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. The elementary school roofing project is moving ahead and buildings and grounds are being prepared for school start up in less than a month. He did talk about the School Board’s decision to move ahead and put the Revenue Purpose Statement on the ballot in November and also voter approval will be sought to extend the district Physical Plant and Equipment Levy, already in place, for another 10-year period. Aired Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
Chris Torres, Chief Financial Officer, Boone County Hospital covers the monthly Health Talk program, talking about the financial position for the hospital. Torres says the hospital is in an excellent financial position going into the new fiscal year. He said the goal of having 120-days cash on hand was exceeded. Torres says it’s important to maintain that position due to capital projects and expenditures. He also noted that it’s early, but the recent federal legislation or even state legislation may begin to have an impact in the future and the hospital is in a good position to handle the changes. He also referred back to the recent 125th Anniversary Celebration of the Hospital, about how health care was built and delivered in Boone County, and talked about the discussion for the future. Aired Monday, July 28, 2025.

Chris Torres, Chief Financial Officer, Boone County Hospital covers the monthly Health Talk program, talking about the financial position for the hospital. Torres says the hospital is in an excellent financial position going into the new fiscal year. He said the goal of having 120-days cash on hand was exceeded. Torres says it’s important to maintain that position due to capital projects and expenditures. He also noted that it’s early, but the recent federal legislation or even state legislation may begin to have an impact in the future and the hospital is in a good position to handle the changes. He also referred back to the recent 125th Anniversary Celebration of the Hospital, about how health care was built and delivered in Boone County, and talked about the discussion for the future. Aired Monday, July 28, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Chris Torres, Chief Financial Officer, Boone County Hospital covers the monthly Health Talk program, talking about the financial position for the hospital. Torres says the hospital is in an excellent financial position going into the new fiscal year. He said the goal of having 120-days cash on hand was exceeded. Torres says it’s important to maintain that position due to capital projects and expenditures. He also noted that it’s early, but the recent federal legislation or even state legislation may begin to have an impact in the future and the hospital is in a good position to handle the changes. He also referred back to the recent 125th Anniversary Celebration of the Hospital, about how health care was built and delivered in Boone County, and talked about the discussion for the future. Aired Monday, July 28, 2025.
Zach Stier, Ronda Kelley and Candy Noelck talk about the schedule for the Ericson Public Library. First there’s a review of just how popular the Summer Reading Program was this year. Participation was up at all levels. As usual, August is a transition month. Regular library programs will continue. All children’s program will be paused with limited programming for tweens, teens and adults. Planning is underway for programming to pick-up in September. Aired Friday, July 25, 2025.

Zach Stier, Ronda Kelley and Candy Noelck talk about the schedule for the Ericson Public Library. First there’s a review of just how popular the Summer Reading Program was this year. Participation was up at all levels. As usual, August is a transition month. Regular library programs will continue. All children’s program will be paused with limited programming for tweens, teens and adults. Planning is underway for programming to pick-up in September. Aired Friday, July 25, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Zach Stier, Ronda Kelley and Candy Noelck talk about the schedule for the Ericson Public Library. First there’s a review of just how popular the Summer Reading Program was this year. Participation was up at all levels. As usual, August is a transition month. Regular library programs will continue. All children’s program will be paused with limited programming for tweens, teens and adults. Planning is underway for programming to pick-up in September. Aired Friday, July 25, 2025.
Justin Grieff, Project Coordinator, Beaver Creek Watershed Management Authority, talks about new opportunities created by participation in a new Water Quality Initiative partnership. Grieff says a number of projects had been done over the past couple of years, but the new opportunities will allow landowners looking to get projects done a new chance to look at things again. Grieff says the new partnership was announced early in July, and quite a few inquiries have already been received. Aired Thursday, July 24, 2025. Beaver-Creek-WQI-Project-Area-Map-1-232x300.jpg

Justin Grieff, Project Coordinator, Beaver Creek Watershed Management Authority, talks about new opportunities created by participation in a new Water Quality Initiative partnership. Grieff says a number of projects had been done over the past couple of years, but the new opportunities will allow landowners looking to get projects done a new chance to look at things again. Grieff says the new partnership was announced early in July, and quite a few inquiries have already been received. Aired Thursday, July 24, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Justin Grieff, Project Coordinator, Beaver Creek Watershed Management Authority, talks about new opportunities created by participation in a new Water Quality Initiative partnership. Grieff says a number of projects had been done over the past couple of years, but the new opportunities will allow landowners looking to get projects done a new chance to look at things again. Grieff says the new partnership was announced early in July, and quite a few inquiries have already been received. Aired Thursday, July 24, 2025.
Eli Stines, Boone Mayor talks about the recent Boone City Council meeting. The Council approved an adjustment for the allocation of Local Option Sales Tax Funds for the Airport Commission to apply those for the on going Fuel Farm Project. The Council was also updated on issues the Waste Water Treatment Plant in McHose Park and some of the projects affecting that facility. Stines also noted the City will be receiving a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant for the planned ground storage tank rehabilitation project. Aired Tuesday, July 22, 2025.

Eli Stines, Boone Mayor talks about the recent Boone City Council meeting. The Council approved an adjustment for the allocation of Local Option Sales Tax Funds for the Airport Commission to apply those for the on going Fuel Farm Project. The Council was also updated on issues the Waste Water Treatment Plant in McHose Park and some of the projects affecting that facility. Stines also noted the City will be receiving a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant for the planned ground storage tank rehabilitation project. Aired Tuesday, July 22, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Eli Stines, Boone Mayor talks about the recent Boone City Council meeting. The Council approved an adjustment for the allocation of Local Option Sales Tax Funds for the Airport Commission to apply those for the on going Fuel Farm Project. The Council was also updated on issues the Waste Water Treatment Plant in McHose Park and some of the projects affecting that facility. Stines also noted the City will be receiving a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant for the planned ground storage tank rehabilitation project. Aired Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
Dr. Allen Goben, Executive Campus Dean, Boone Campus DMACC visits about work being done to prepare for Fall Semester beginning in month. Still quite a bit of activity underway on campus in preparation. There have been a number of summer camps that are concluding. Some of the students will be moving back into campus housing. Goben says numbers for enrollment have been pretty consistent but there’s still time to consider enrolling. Aired Monday, July 21, 2025. 2025 01 29 DMACC logo

Dr. Allen Goben, Executive Campus Dean, Boone Campus DMACC visits about work being done to prepare for Fall Semester beginning in month. Still quite a bit of activity underway on campus in preparation. There have been a number of summer camps that are concluding. Some of the students will be moving back into campus housing. Goben says numbers for enrollment have been pretty consistent but there’s still time to consider enrolling. Aired Monday, July 21, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Dr. Allen Goben, Executive Campus Dean, Boone Campus DMACC visits about work being done to prepare for Fall Semester beginning in month. Still quite a bit of activity underway on campus in preparation. There have been a number of summer camps that are concluding. Some of the students will be moving back into campus housing. Goben says numbers for enrollment have been pretty consistent but there’s still time to consider enrolling. Aired Monday, July 21, 2025.
Sgt. Ryan Palmer, Boone Police Department, talks about public safety tips during the summer season, especially burglary reports. He noted that reports are down but the risk remains. People need to lock their vehicles. He reminds people that if you see something, you should say something. He also reminds parents and guardians the there is a curfew and those under 18 could be cited. Palmer says for those attending the Boone County Fair, pay attention to traffic and drive defensively. If you officers patrolling the Fair Grounds, say hi. Aired Thursday, July 17, 2025. Boone PD

Sgt. Ryan Palmer, Boone Police Department, talks about public safety tips during the summer season, especially burglary reports. He noted that reports are down but the risk remains. People need to lock their vehicles. He reminds people that if you see something, you should say something. He also reminds parents and guardians the there is a curfew and those under 18 could be cited. Palmer says for those attending the Boone County Fair, pay attention to traffic and drive defensively. If you officers patrolling the Fair Grounds, say hi. Aired Thursday, July 17, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Sgt. Ryan Palmer, Boone Police Department, talks about public safety tips during the summer season, especially burglary reports. He noted that reports are down but the risk remains. People need to lock their vehicles. He reminds people that if you see something, you should say something. He also reminds parents and guardians the there is a curfew and those under 18 could be cited. Palmer says for those attending the Boone County Fair, pay attention to traffic and drive defensively. If you officers patrolling the Fair Grounds, say hi. Aired Thursday, July 17, 2025.
Dr. Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District visits about the recent Boone School Board Meeting. The Boone School Board has decided to drop the Family Liaison Program contract with YSS and use the resources to create a similar district position. The Board also approved creating another position for a kindergarten teacher because of the projected enrollment. Trepa also talked about the having the Classroom Clinic service available next school. Aired Tuesday, July 15, 2025.

Dr. Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District visits about the recent Boone School Board Meeting. The Boone School Board has decided to drop the Family Liaison Program contract with YSS and use the resources to create a similar district position. The Board also approved creating another position for a kindergarten teacher because of the projected enrollment. Trepa also talked about the having the Classroom Clinic service available next school. Aired Tuesday, July 15, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Dr. Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District visits about the recent Boone School Board Meeting. The Boone School Board has decided to drop the Family Liaison Program contract with YSS and use the resources to create a similar district position. The Board also approved creating another position for a kindergarten teacher because of the projected enrollment. Trepa also talked about the having the Classroom Clinic service available next school. Aired Tuesday, July 15, 2025.