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Jennifer Hanson, Executive Director, Boone County Chamber of Commerce visits about Chamber Activities, the Annual Golf outing at Cedar Pointe in a week is filled up. She noted a strong turnout for the Coffee + Connections event earlier this week, on Tuesday, featuring Matt Wetrich, Executive Director for Jefferson Matters-Main Street, who spoke about Strategies for Success. She also provided an update on Pufferbilly Days. Aired Thursday, June 05, 2025. 2025 04 10 Boone County Chamber logo

Jennifer Hanson, Executive Director, Boone County Chamber of Commerce visits about Chamber Activities, the Annual Golf outing at Cedar Pointe in a week is filled up. She noted a strong turnout for the Coffee + Connections event earlier this week, on Tuesday, featuring Matt Wetrich, Executive Director for Jefferson Matters-Main Street, who spoke about Strategies for Success. She also provided an update on Pufferbilly Days. Aired Thursday, June 05, 2025.

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Eli Stines, Boone Mayor, talks about the Boone City Council Meeting. The Council spent quite a bit of time talking about a way to notify residents that are in violation of nuisance abatement laws for lawn mowing. The issue did come up last year and did not gain council support. This year, the council did agree, five to two, to begin having the Community Service Officer post the notice and giving the property owner time to take care of the situation before having a contracted service mow the lawn. The Council also found out that Lead Service Line Notices are going to be sent out in July. It’s a mandated notification required by the DNR and EPA. Aired Tuesday, June 03, 2025.

Eli Stines, Boone Mayor, talks about the Boone City Council Meeting. The Council spent quite a bit of time talking about a way to notify residents that are in violation of nuisance abatement laws for lawn mowing. The issue did come up last year and did not gain council support. This year, the council did agree, five to two, to begin having the Community Service Officer post the notice and giving the property owner time to take care of the situation before having a contracted service mow the lawn. The Council also found out that Lead Service Line Notices are going to be sent out in July. It’s a mandated notification required by the DNR and EPA. Aired Tuesday, June 03, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Eli Stines, Boone Mayor, talks about the Boone City Council Meeting. The Council spent quite a bit of time talking about a way to notify residents that are in violation of nuisance abatement laws for lawn mowing. The issue did come up last year and did not gain council support. This year, the council did agree, five to two, to begin having the Community Service Officer post the notice and giving the property owner time to take care of the situation before having a contracted service mow the lawn. The Council also found out that Lead Service Line Notices are going to be sent out in July. It’s a mandated notification required by the DNR and EPA. Aired Tuesday, June 03, 2025.
Zach Stier, Ronda Kelley, and Candy Noelck, Librarians at the Ericson Public Library talk about the Summer Reading Program Kicking Off with a Carnival on Monday, June 2nd. They also talk about programs for children, tweens and teens and adults from both summer reading to regular program presentations. Aired Friday, May 30, 2025.

Zach Stier, Ronda Kelley, and Candy Noelck, Librarians at the Ericson Public Library talk about the Summer Reading Program Kicking Off with a Carnival on Monday, June 2nd. They also talk about programs for children, tweens and teens and adults from both summer reading to regular program presentations. Aired Friday, May 30, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Zach Stier, Ronda Kelley, and Candy Noelck, Librarians at the Ericson Public Library talk about the Summer Reading Program Kicking Off with a Carnival on Monday, June 2nd. They also talk about programs for children, tweens and teens and adults from both summer reading to regular program presentations. Aired Friday, May 30, 2025.
Mikaela Kienitz, CEO, Boone County Hospital, Health Talk. Kienitz visits about the software upgrade to the Hospitals computer system. She doesn’t anticipate any major issues and says the platform should be beneficial to providers and patients. Headed toward the end of the fiscal year, Kienitz noted that the hospital’s finances are very strong as a result of increased patient traffic and in house services. She also wants the public to be aware that the Hospital is celebrating it’s 125th Anniversary on Saturday, June 28th and there will be a celebration. Aired Thursday, May 29, 2025.

Mikaela Kienitz, CEO, Boone County Hospital, Health Talk. Kienitz visits about the software upgrade to the Hospitals computer system. She doesn’t anticipate any major issues and says the platform should be beneficial to providers and patients. Headed toward the end of the fiscal year, Kienitz noted that the hospital’s finances are very strong as a result of increased patient traffic and in house services. She also wants the public to be aware that the Hospital is celebrating it’s 125th Anniversary on Saturday, June 28th and there will be a celebration. Aired Thursday, May 29, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Mikaela Kienitz, CEO, Boone County Hospital, Health Talk. Kienitz visits about the software upgrade to the Hospitals computer system. She doesn’t anticipate any major issues and says the platform should be beneficial to providers and patients. Headed toward the end of the fiscal year, Kienitz noted that the hospital’s finances are very strong as a result of increased patient traffic and in house services. She also wants the public to be aware that the Hospital is celebrating it’s 125th Anniversary on Saturday, June 28th and there will be a celebration. Aired Thursday, May 29, 2025.
Ondrea Elmquist, Administrator and Waylon Andrews, Public Works Director for the City of Boone talk about City Wide Clean-up beginning next week. They emphasize that there have been some changes in the guidelines that will affect how much people put out to be hauled away. Elmquist points out that the city has always exceed the amount of tonnage waived by the landfill and that means there is a cost associated to the clean-up. Elmquist talked about projects that are still moving ahead, noting that the Council will consider action to reject a bid received for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Headworks Building Improvements, a project started a couple of years ago to update the facility to meet increasing capacity, even before Daisy decided to come to Boone. The recommendation for the Wastewater Improvements will be to rebid the project. Aired Wednesday, May 28, 2025.

Ondrea Elmquist, Administrator and Waylon Andrews, Public Works Director for the City of Boone talk about City Wide Clean-up beginning next week. They emphasize that there have been some changes in the guidelines that will affect how much people put out to be hauled away. Elmquist points out that the city has always exceed the amount of tonnage waived by the landfill and that means there is a cost associated to the clean-up. Elmquist talked about projects that are still moving ahead, noting that the Council will consider action to reject a bid received for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Headworks Building Improvements, a project started a couple of years ago to update the facility to meet increasing capacity, even before Daisy decided to come to Boone. The recommendation for the Wastewater Improvements will be to rebid the project. Aired Wednesday, May 28, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Ondrea Elmquist, Administrator and Waylon Andrews, Public Works Director for the City of Boone talk about City Wide Clean-up beginning next week. They emphasize that there have been some changes in the guidelines that will affect how much people put out to be hauled away. Elmquist points out that the city has always exceed the amount of tonnage waived by the landfill and that means there is a cost associated to the clean-up. Elmquist talked about projects that are still moving ahead, noting that the Council will consider action to reject a bid received for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Headworks Building Improvements, a project started a couple of years ago to update the facility to meet increasing capacity, even before Daisy decided to come to Boone. The recommendation for the Wastewater Improvements will be to rebid the project. Aired Wednesday, May 28, 2025.
Chris Truckenmiller, Boone High School Band Director and Director for the Boone Municipal Band and Jill Lutz a member of the Boone Municipal Band and part of the Committee for the Iowa Municipal Band Festival talk about the upcoming Boone Municipal Band season of Wednesday concerts at the Herman Park Pavilion and a quick look at the Municipal Band Festival on July 12th. Aired Thursday, May 22, 2025. 452937094_807631901457002_6202798006621421521_n

Chris Truckenmiller, Boone High School Band Director and Director for the Boone Municipal Band and Jill Lutz a member of the Boone Municipal Band and part of the Committee for the Iowa Municipal Band Festival talk about the upcoming Boone Municipal Band season of Wednesday concerts at the Herman Park Pavilion and a quick look at the Municipal Band Festival on July 12th. Aired Thursday, May 22, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Chris Truckenmiller, Boone High School Band Director and Director for the Boone Municipal Band and Jill Lutz a member of the Boone Municipal Band and part of the Committee for the Iowa Municipal Band Festival talk about the upcoming Boone Municipal Band season of Wednesday concerts at the Herman Park Pavilion and a quick look at the Municipal Band Festival on July 12th. Aired Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Eli Stines, Boone Mayor provides an update for the Boone City Council Meeting Monday evening. He starts by talking about some of the damages from strong thunderstorms Monday evening and compliments Public Works for responding to issues quickly. He gave updates on the Downtown Boone Tree Grates and also the discussion with representatives from the Arts Advisory Board and their efforts to provide the Council with possible logo options. Aired Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

Eli Stines, Boone Mayor provides an update for the Boone City Council Meeting Monday evening. He starts by talking about some of the damages from strong thunderstorms Monday evening and compliments Public Works for responding to issues quickly. He gave updates on the Downtown Boone Tree Grates and also the discussion with representatives from the Arts Advisory Board and their efforts to provide the Council with possible logo options. Aired Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Eli Stines, Boone Mayor provides an update for the Boone City Council Meeting Monday evening. He starts by talking about some of the damages from strong thunderstorms Monday evening and compliments Public Works for responding to issues quickly. He gave updates on the Downtown Boone Tree Grates and also the discussion with representatives from the Arts Advisory Board and their efforts to provide the Council with possible logo options. Aired Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
Boone County Supervisor Erich Kretzinger, Bea Upah and Pastor Janell Bloem are guests and talk about the upcoming memorial and dedication service at the Boone County Home Cemetery. Upah has researched the history for the cemetery. Kretzinger has invited the Boone Ministerial Association to lead a public memorial service all planned for June 1st. Aired Monday, May 19, 2025.

Boone County Supervisor Erich Kretzinger, Bea Upah and Pastor Janell Bloem are guests and talk about the upcoming memorial and dedication service at the Boone County Home Cemetery. Upah has researched the history for the cemetery. Kretzinger has invited the Boone Ministerial Association to lead a public memorial service all planned for June 1st. Aired Monday, May 19, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Boone County Supervisor Erich Kretzinger, Bea Upah and Pastor Janell Bloem are guests and talk about the upcoming memorial and dedication service at the Boone County Home Cemetery. Upah has researched the history for the cemetery. Kretzinger has invited the Boone Ministerial Association to lead a public memorial service all planned for June 1st. Aired Monday, May 19, 2025.
State Representative Chad Behn and State Senator Jesse Greene, Legislative Review. Both talk about the wrap up of the legislative session on Thursday. Behn talks about the activity of the Iowa House and also talks about what didn’t get done and the work that will be done over the summer. Green talks about the final days, the drama over the eminent domain, carbon pipeline project and discusses whether it will be signed into law. He also talked about the property tax legislation and expects more to be done next year. Aired Friday, May 16, 2025.

State Representative Chad Behn and State Senator Jesse Greene, Legislative Review. Both talk about the wrap up of the legislative session on Thursday. Behn talks about the activity of the Iowa House and also talks about what didn’t get done and the work that will be done over the summer. Green talks about the final days, the drama over the eminent domain, carbon pipeline project and discusses whether it will be signed into law. He also talked about the property tax legislation and expects more to be done next year. Aired Friday, May 16, 2025.

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Read More Read more about State Representative Chad Behn and State Senator Jesse Greene, Legislative Review. Both talk about the wrap up of the legislative session on Thursday. Behn talks about the activity of the Iowa House and also talks about what didn’t get done and the work that will be done over the summer. Green talks about the final days, the drama over the eminent domain, carbon pipeline project and discusses whether it will be signed into law. He also talked about the property tax legislation and expects more to be done next year. Aired Friday, May 16, 2025.
Marty Lamoureux, Board Member, Boone County Historical Society talks about some of the projects and exhibits for the Historical Society. We started by talking about tours and visitors and they are getting a number of school classes paying a visit. She also talked about a recent review of the Historical Society collection for Boone Biblical College and recommendations received about preservation of the collection. A big project is the buildings elevator. There is a need to replace the elevator and upgrade some of the heating and cooling systems and funds will be needed to accomplish those high priority projects. Aired Wednesday, May 14, 2025.

Marty Lamoureux, Board Member, Boone County Historical Society talks about some of the projects and exhibits for the Historical Society. We started by talking about tours and visitors and they are getting a number of school classes paying a visit. She also talked about a recent review of the Historical Society collection for Boone Biblical College and recommendations received about preservation of the collection. A big project is the buildings elevator. There is a need to replace the elevator and upgrade some of the heating and cooling systems and funds will be needed to accomplish those high priority projects. Aired Wednesday, May 14, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Marty Lamoureux, Board Member, Boone County Historical Society talks about some of the projects and exhibits for the Historical Society. We started by talking about tours and visitors and they are getting a number of school classes paying a visit. She also talked about a recent review of the Historical Society collection for Boone Biblical College and recommendations received about preservation of the collection. A big project is the buildings elevator. There is a need to replace the elevator and upgrade some of the heating and cooling systems and funds will be needed to accomplish those high priority projects. Aired Wednesday, May 14, 2025.