Tuned In

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.
Jenn McEvoy, Outreach Specialist with Community and Family Resources talks about services available in support of Problem Gambling Awareness Month. Community and Family Resources does have a counselor available to focus on gambling addiction. She also talks about other addiction services available from CFR. CFR also participates in the Boone County SAFE Program. Aired Monday, March 10, 2025.

Jenn McEvoy, Outreach Specialist with Community and Family Resources talks about services available in support of Problem Gambling Awareness Month. Community and Family Resources does have a counselor available to focus on gambling addiction. She also talks about other addiction services available from CFR. CFR also participates in the Boone County SAFE Program. Aired Monday, March 10, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Jenn McEvoy, Outreach Specialist with Community and Family Resources talks about services available in support of Problem Gambling Awareness Month. Community and Family Resources does have a counselor available to focus on gambling addiction. She also talks about other addiction services available from CFR. CFR also participates in the Boone County SAFE Program. Aired Monday, March 10, 2025.
State Senator Jesse Green, Legislative Review. Green talks about this week’s funnel deadline and talks about the property tax proposal that was released right at the end of the week. He also talk about the action to remove gender language from the Civil Rights Code and talks about school funding. He noted the Revenue Estimating Conference will release estimates next week and he expects more focus on the budget when that takes place. Aired Friday, March 07, 2025.

State Senator Jesse Green, Legislative Review. Green talks about this week’s funnel deadline and talks about the property tax proposal that was released right at the end of the week. He also talk about the action to remove gender language from the Civil Rights Code and talks about school funding. He noted the Revenue Estimating Conference will release estimates next week and he expects more focus on the budget when that takes place. Aired Friday, March 07, 2025.

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Read More Read more about State Senator Jesse Green, Legislative Review. Green talks about this week’s funnel deadline and talks about the property tax proposal that was released right at the end of the week. He also talk about the action to remove gender language from the Civil Rights Code and talks about school funding. He noted the Revenue Estimating Conference will release estimates next week and he expects more focus on the budget when that takes place. Aired Friday, March 07, 2025.
John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Recycling talks about the challenges with the current weather conditions. He also talked about the work going into the updated Comprehensive Plan required to be updated every five years. He also talked about bring forward the force main project that would transport leachate to the Boone sewer system rather than filling the transport truck and taking it to the sewer plant. Aired Wednesday, March 05, 2025.

John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Recycling talks about the challenges with the current weather conditions. He also talked about the work going into the updated Comprehensive Plan required to be updated every five years. He also talked about bring forward the force main project that would transport leachate to the Boone sewer system rather than filling the transport truck and taking it to the sewer plant. Aired Wednesday, March 05, 2025.

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Read More Read more about John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Recycling talks about the challenges with the current weather conditions. He also talked about the work going into the updated Comprehensive Plan required to be updated every five years. He also talked about bring forward the force main project that would transport leachate to the Boone sewer system rather than filling the transport truck and taking it to the sewer plant. Aired Wednesday, March 05, 2025.
Eli Stines, Boone Mayor talks about the recent Boone City Council meeting. A plan to sell a parcel of property was pushed back when a second bid was received for the property. Stines said the council will accept sealed bids then hold a second public hearing for the sale of the property. He also talked about a deer survey done by the police department with their drone. The deer count was 81 confirmed deer, south of first street between South Marion Street and South Marshall. Stine says they will continue to investigate with the DNR options to control herd population in the city. Aired Tuesday, March 04, 2025

Eli Stines, Boone Mayor talks about the recent Boone City Council meeting. A plan to sell a parcel of property was pushed back when a second bid was received for the property. Stines said the council will accept sealed bids then hold a second public hearing for the sale of the property. He also talked about a deer survey done by the police department with their drone. The deer count was 81 confirmed deer, south of first street between South Marion Street and South Marshall. Stine says they will continue to investigate with the DNR options to control herd population in the city. Aired Tuesday, March 04, 2025

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Read More Read more about Eli Stines, Boone Mayor talks about the recent Boone City Council meeting. A plan to sell a parcel of property was pushed back when a second bid was received for the property. Stines said the council will accept sealed bids then hold a second public hearing for the sale of the property. He also talked about a deer survey done by the police department with their drone. The deer count was 81 confirmed deer, south of first street between South Marion Street and South Marshall. Stine says they will continue to investigate with the DNR options to control herd population in the city. Aired Tuesday, March 04, 2025
Boone Community Theatre, Michele Jacobson and Homie Simmonds provide updates on the final performances for Seussical and BCT’s Seussical Musical Boonsical Triple Birthday Bash this Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Both are also directing Night Night, Roger Roger with auditions Monday and Wednesday evening at 6:30 at Boone Community Theater, 711 Story Street. Aired Monday, March 03, 2025.

Boone Community Theatre, Michele Jacobson and Homie Simmonds provide updates on the final performances for Seussical and BCT’s Seussical Musical Boonsical Triple Birthday Bash this Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Both are also directing Night Night, Roger Roger with auditions Monday and Wednesday evening at 6:30 at Boone Community Theater, 711 Story Street. Aired Monday, March 03, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Boone Community Theatre, Michele Jacobson and Homie Simmonds provide updates on the final performances for Seussical and BCT’s Seussical Musical Boonsical Triple Birthday Bash this Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Both are also directing Night Night, Roger Roger with auditions Monday and Wednesday evening at 6:30 at Boone Community Theater, 711 Story Street. Aired Monday, March 03, 2025.
Sara Klute Behn, Executive Director, Boone County Hospital Foundation is our Health Talk guest this month. She updates activity planned to support the BCH “Be the Light” program, assisting families with a cancer diagnosis. She talks about the work of the Foundation, the capital projects and purchases they’ve supported and grants that have supported the efforts. She also talks about events coming up and reminds everyone that it’s time to apply for scholarships. Aired Friday, February 28, 2025.

Sara Klute Behn, Executive Director, Boone County Hospital Foundation is our Health Talk guest this month. She updates activity planned to support the BCH “Be the Light” program, assisting families with a cancer diagnosis. She talks about the work of the Foundation, the capital projects and purchases they’ve supported and grants that have supported the efforts. She also talks about events coming up and reminds everyone that it’s time to apply for scholarships. Aired Friday, February 28, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Sara Klute Behn, Executive Director, Boone County Hospital Foundation is our Health Talk guest this month. She updates activity planned to support the BCH “Be the Light” program, assisting families with a cancer diagnosis. She talks about the work of the Foundation, the capital projects and purchases they’ve supported and grants that have supported the efforts. She also talks about events coming up and reminds everyone that it’s time to apply for scholarships. Aired Friday, February 28, 2025.
Boone County Search and Rescue, Andrew Godzicki, Seth McCrea and Chris Hayes visited about the progress being made in reestablishing Search and Rescue in Boone County. In the past year, equipment was replaced and upgraded. New equipment was acquired much through donations and grants. Training has been scheduled regularly and will continue. Search and Rescue is planning a late March search at the Ledges State Park for Jesse Leopold. Aired Thursday, February 27, 2025. 447964890_968691028386513_1577621167316734102_n

Boone County Search and Rescue, Andrew Godzicki, Seth McCrea and Chris Hayes visited about the progress being made in reestablishing Search and Rescue in Boone County. In the past year, equipment was replaced and upgraded. New equipment was acquired much through donations and grants. Training has been scheduled regularly and will continue. Search and Rescue is planning a late March search at the Ledges State Park for Jesse Leopold. Aired Thursday, February 27, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Boone County Search and Rescue, Andrew Godzicki, Seth McCrea and Chris Hayes visited about the progress being made in reestablishing Search and Rescue in Boone County. In the past year, equipment was replaced and upgraded. New equipment was acquired much through donations and grants. Training has been scheduled regularly and will continue. Search and Rescue is planning a late March search at the Ledges State Park for Jesse Leopold. Aired Thursday, February 27, 2025.
Ondrea Elmquist, Assistant Administrator for Boone, talks about the process used by the City in their budget preparations. She explained how work begins, involving Department Heads and the process to eventually bring a budget to Council for consideration. This year that included a balanced budget with no change in the levy rate. She explains how the CIP or Capital Improvement Plan is developed and updated and how that’s used for budget planning. The CIP is a five year plan. She also talked about the Council’s decision to retain Hinson, LLC to assist in the search for a new City Administrator. Aired Wednesday, February 26, 2025.

Ondrea Elmquist, Assistant Administrator for Boone, talks about the process used by the City in their budget preparations. She explained how work begins, involving Department Heads and the process to eventually bring a budget to Council for consideration. This year that included a balanced budget with no change in the levy rate. She explains how the CIP or Capital Improvement Plan is developed and updated and how that’s used for budget planning. The CIP is a five year plan. She also talked about the Council’s decision to retain Hinson, LLC to assist in the search for a new City Administrator. Aired Wednesday, February 26, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Ondrea Elmquist, Assistant Administrator for Boone, talks about the process used by the City in their budget preparations. She explained how work begins, involving Department Heads and the process to eventually bring a budget to Council for consideration. This year that included a balanced budget with no change in the levy rate. She explains how the CIP or Capital Improvement Plan is developed and updated and how that’s used for budget planning. The CIP is a five year plan. She also talked about the Council’s decision to retain Hinson, LLC to assist in the search for a new City Administrator. Aired Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
Joshua Heyer, Superintendent, Ogden Community School District talks about what’s happening in the Ogden School District. Heyer updates on the impact of make-up days after last week’s cold weather. He also talks about the proposed school calendar for the next school year, very few changes from the current calendar. Heyer also talked about the district’s budget work and says the maximum levy will probably be down some from the current school year. Aired Tuesday, February 25, 2025. OCSD-Bulldog-Logo

Joshua Heyer, Superintendent, Ogden Community School District talks about what’s happening in the Ogden School District. Heyer updates on the impact of make-up days after last week’s cold weather. He also talks about the proposed school calendar for the next school year, very few changes from the current calendar. Heyer also talked about the district’s budget work and says the maximum levy will probably be down some from the current school year. Aired Tuesday, February 25, 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. Heyer updates on the impact of make-up days after last week’s cold weather. He also talks about the proposed school calendar for the next school year, very few changes from the current calendar. Heyer also talked about the district’s budget work and says the maximum levy will probably be down some from the current school year. Aired Tuesday, February 25, 2025.