Tuned In

Ondrea Elmquist, Boone Assistant City Administrator, visits about the upcoming meetings for the Boone City Council. She reviews information about the Public Hearing for the Property Tax Levy, a hearing that will be held April 7th at 5:00 p.m. She also talks about the other Public Hearings that will be held during the regular meeting. Elmquist also talks about some of the recent action the council took to approve a bond sale for a sewer project started before Daisy selected Boone for it’s new plant. Aired Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

Ondrea Elmquist, Boone Assistant City Administrator, visits about the upcoming meetings for the Boone City Council. She reviews information about the Public Hearing for the Property Tax Levy, a hearing that will be held April 7th at 5:00 p.m. She also talks about the other Public Hearings that will be held during the regular meeting. Elmquist also talks about some of the recent action the council took to approve a bond sale for a sewer project started before Daisy selected Boone for it’s new plant. Aired Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Ondrea Elmquist, Boone Assistant City Administrator, visits about the upcoming meetings for the Boone City Council. She reviews information about the Public Hearing for the Property Tax Levy, a hearing that will be held April 7th at 5:00 p.m. She also talks about the other Public Hearings that will be held during the regular meeting. Elmquist also talks about some of the recent action the council took to approve a bond sale for a sewer project started before Daisy selected Boone for it’s new plant. Aired Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
Mikaela Kienitz, Chief Executive Officer, Boone County Hospital, Health Talk, speaks about hospital operations, financially through February, a very solid position. She compares information about where the hospital is at this time compared to a year ago. She notes improvement in many areas including services to patients. Aired Monday, March 24, 2025.

Mikaela Kienitz, Chief Executive Officer, Boone County Hospital, Health Talk, speaks about hospital operations, financially through February, a very solid position. She compares information about where the hospital is at this time compared to a year ago. She notes improvement in many areas including services to patients. Aired Monday, March 24, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Mikaela Kienitz, Chief Executive Officer, Boone County Hospital, Health Talk, speaks about hospital operations, financially through February, a very solid position. She compares information about where the hospital is at this time compared to a year ago. She notes improvement in many areas including services to patients. Aired Monday, March 24, 2025.
State Senator Jesse Green, Legislative Review. Green talks about the past week in the Senate and some of the legislation is working on. He spoke a little about a House File coming to the Senate that deals with Highway 30 and DOT Planning. He said he expects to hear from constituents about the legislation. He is the Chair of the Senate’s Education Appropriations Subcommittee and he talked about the move to eliminate the Federal Department of Education. Aired Friday, March 21, 2025.

State Senator Jesse Green, Legislative Review. Green talks about the past week in the Senate and some of the legislation is working on. He spoke a little about a House File coming to the Senate that deals with Highway 30 and DOT Planning. He said he expects to hear from constituents about the legislation. He is the Chair of the Senate’s Education Appropriations Subcommittee and he talked about the move to eliminate the Federal Department of Education. Aired Friday, March 21, 2025.

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Read More Read more about State Senator Jesse Green, Legislative Review. Green talks about the past week in the Senate and some of the legislation is working on. He spoke a little about a House File coming to the Senate that deals with Highway 30 and DOT Planning. He said he expects to hear from constituents about the legislation. He is the Chair of the Senate’s Education Appropriations Subcommittee and he talked about the move to eliminate the Federal Department of Education. Aired Friday, March 21, 2025.
Laura Krieger, Chief Nursing Officer, Boone County Hospital, talks about the Community Health Needs Assessment being conducted by the Boone County Hospital. She explains the purpose of the assessment, the timing, and how the information is used to develop and enhance services to the community and patients of the hospital. Aired Thursday, March 20, 2025

Laura Krieger, Chief Nursing Officer, Boone County Hospital, talks about the Community Health Needs Assessment being conducted by the Boone County Hospital. She explains the purpose of the assessment, the timing, and how the information is used to develop and enhance services to the community and patients of the hospital. Aired Thursday, March 20, 2025

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Read More Read more about Laura Krieger, Chief Nursing Officer, Boone County Hospital, talks about the Community Health Needs Assessment being conducted by the Boone County Hospital. She explains the purpose of the assessment, the timing, and how the information is used to develop and enhance services to the community and patients of the hospital. Aired Thursday, March 20, 2025
John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Boone County Recycling updates information about the landfill. They are back to being open every Saturday. The first Saturday in April they being taking household hazardous waste for a couple of hours in the morning. He did emphasize if it’s a large amount of qualifying hazardous material, other arrangements may be necessary. He also says yard waste will be accepted at no charge on April 17th, every Thursday, Friday and Saturday to the end of May. Aired Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Boone County Recycling updates information about the landfill. They are back to being open every Saturday. The first Saturday in April they being taking household hazardous waste for a couple of hours in the morning. He did emphasize if it’s a large amount of qualifying hazardous material, other arrangements may be necessary. He also says yard waste will be accepted at no charge on April 17th, every Thursday, Friday and Saturday to the end of May. Aired Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

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Read More Read more about John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Boone County Recycling updates information about the landfill. They are back to being open every Saturday. The first Saturday in April they being taking household hazardous waste for a couple of hours in the morning. He did emphasize if it’s a large amount of qualifying hazardous material, other arrangements may be necessary. He also says yard waste will be accepted at no charge on April 17th, every Thursday, Friday and Saturday to the end of May. Aired Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
Eli Stines, Boone Mayor talks about Monday’s City Council Meeting. The Boone City Council set quite a few public hearings for the next Council Meeting. Stines pointed out the of the hearings will be the City’s proposed maximum levy rate, which is unchanged from the current fiscal year. That will be a mandated separate meeting at 5:00 on April 7th. He also said the regular meeting is moved up to 5:30 in the afternoon from the regular 6:00 meeting. Stines also mentioned that the flashing red lights at Mamie Eisenhower and Story Street were caused by a weather issue during last Friday’s storm and the city is awaiting the arrival of replacement components to return to normal operation. Aired Tuesday, March 18, 2025.

Eli Stines, Boone Mayor talks about Monday’s City Council Meeting. The Boone City Council set quite a few public hearings for the next Council Meeting. Stines pointed out the of the hearings will be the City’s proposed maximum levy rate, which is unchanged from the current fiscal year. That will be a mandated separate meeting at 5:00 on April 7th. He also said the regular meeting is moved up to 5:30 in the afternoon from the regular 6:00 meeting. Stines also mentioned that the flashing red lights at Mamie Eisenhower and Story Street were caused by a weather issue during last Friday’s storm and the city is awaiting the arrival of replacement components to return to normal operation. Aired Tuesday, March 18, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Eli Stines, Boone Mayor talks about Monday’s City Council Meeting. The Boone City Council set quite a few public hearings for the next Council Meeting. Stines pointed out the of the hearings will be the City’s proposed maximum levy rate, which is unchanged from the current fiscal year. That will be a mandated separate meeting at 5:00 on April 7th. He also said the regular meeting is moved up to 5:30 in the afternoon from the regular 6:00 meeting. Stines also mentioned that the flashing red lights at Mamie Eisenhower and Story Street were caused by a weather issue during last Friday’s storm and the city is awaiting the arrival of replacement components to return to normal operation. Aired Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
BJ McGinn, Interim Executive Camps Dean, DMACC Boone Campus, speaks about recent activities on the Boone Campus. He also covers sports related activities serving as the Athletic Director. He updated information on the men’s basketball team receiving an at-large invitation for the National Championship Tournament. He also talks about the success former coaches and players have had after leaving DMACC. He visited about the work already going on for the fall semester and reminded us about events coming up, including the STEM Festival and the 5K Ruck March in April. Aired Friday, March 14, 2025. DMACC Bears Logo

BJ McGinn, Interim Executive Camps Dean, DMACC Boone Campus, speaks about recent activities on the Boone Campus. He also covers sports related activities serving as the Athletic Director. He updated information on the men’s basketball team receiving an at-large invitation for the National Championship Tournament. He also talks about the success former coaches and players have had after leaving DMACC. He visited about the work already going on for the fall semester and reminded us about events coming up, including the STEM Festival and the 5K Ruck March in April. Aired Friday, March 14, 2025.

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Read More Read more about BJ McGinn, Interim Executive Camps Dean, DMACC Boone Campus, speaks about recent activities on the Boone Campus. He also covers sports related activities serving as the Athletic Director. He updated information on the men’s basketball team receiving an at-large invitation for the National Championship Tournament. He also talks about the success former coaches and players have had after leaving DMACC. He visited about the work already going on for the fall semester and reminded us about events coming up, including the STEM Festival and the 5K Ruck March in April. Aired Friday, March 14, 2025.
Sgt. Ryan Palmer, Boone Police Department talks about traffic enforcement efforts and being safe with St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations. He also reminds listeners that the use of bicycles, scooters, and skateboards are prohibited on sidewalks downtown. Palmer also talked about new scams that have appeared recently and he talked about the Citizens Police Academy now underway and the recent investigation conducted by Boone Police and others that resulted in arrests in a robbery and kidnapping case. Aired Thursday, March 13, 2025. Boone PD

Sgt. Ryan Palmer, Boone Police Department talks about traffic enforcement efforts and being safe with St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations. He also reminds listeners that the use of bicycles, scooters, and skateboards are prohibited on sidewalks downtown. Palmer also talked about new scams that have appeared recently and he talked about the Citizens Police Academy now underway and the recent investigation conducted by Boone Police and others that resulted in arrests in a robbery and kidnapping case. Aired Thursday, March 13, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Sgt. Ryan Palmer, Boone Police Department talks about traffic enforcement efforts and being safe with St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations. He also reminds listeners that the use of bicycles, scooters, and skateboards are prohibited on sidewalks downtown. Palmer also talked about new scams that have appeared recently and he talked about the Citizens Police Academy now underway and the recent investigation conducted by Boone Police and others that resulted in arrests in a robbery and kidnapping case. Aired Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Marty Lamoureux, Board Member, Boone County Historical Society, visits about the recent meeting of the Historical Society Board of Directors. The meeting, open to the public, was held at the Historical Center on March 4th. A routine update on the business of the board is provided. Lamoureux also talks about capital projects like an elevator replacement project and upgrading the HVAC systems. There’s an effort underway to record interviews with Korean and Vietnam Veterans by Ron Russell. And, there’s the reminder about memberships including renewals. Aired Wednesday, March 12, 2025.

Marty Lamoureux, Board Member, Boone County Historical Society, visits about the recent meeting of the Historical Society Board of Directors. The meeting, open to the public, was held at the Historical Center on March 4th. A routine update on the business of the board is provided. Lamoureux also talks about capital projects like an elevator replacement project and upgrading the HVAC systems. There’s an effort underway to record interviews with Korean and Vietnam Veterans by Ron Russell. And, there’s the reminder about memberships including renewals. Aired Wednesday, March 12, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Marty Lamoureux, Board Member, Boone County Historical Society, visits about the recent meeting of the Historical Society Board of Directors. The meeting, open to the public, was held at the Historical Center on March 4th. A routine update on the business of the board is provided. Lamoureux also talks about capital projects like an elevator replacement project and upgrading the HVAC systems. There’s an effort underway to record interviews with Korean and Vietnam Veterans by Ron Russell. And, there’s the reminder about memberships including renewals. Aired Wednesday, March 12, 2025.
Dr. Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District visits about the Boone School Board Meeting. The Board did accept a bid for a roofing project at Franklin Elementary. The bid, just under $580,000 was submitted by Central States Roofing from Ames and will begin in June. Trepa also talked about the agreement with the Boone Education Association and the Board’s approval for the District’s Budget Reduction Plan, expected to be just over $500,000.

Dr. Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District visits about the Boone School Board Meeting. The Board did accept a bid for a roofing project at Franklin Elementary. The bid, just under $580,000 was submitted by Central States Roofing from Ames and will begin in June. Trepa also talked about the agreement with the Boone Education Association and the Board’s approval for the District’s Budget Reduction Plan, expected to be just over $500,000.

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Read More Read more about Dr. Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District visits about the Boone School Board Meeting. The Board did accept a bid for a roofing project at Franklin Elementary. The bid, just under $580,000 was submitted by Central States Roofing from Ames and will begin in June. Trepa also talked about the agreement with the Boone Education Association and the Board’s approval for the District’s Budget Reduction Plan, expected to be just over $500,000.