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John Slight, Boone Mayor talks about the Boone City Council meeting, the swearing in of a new member of the Boone Police Department, Samual Rengert, an update on bringing back a grant program for rehabilitation projects on owner occupied homes, and the sale of property to Kading Property Management for the Kate’s Landing Housing Project. Slight also talks about the 20-years he’s spent as Boone’s Mayor. Aired Tuesday, December 19, 2023.

John Slight, Boone Mayor talks about the Boone City Council meeting, the swearing in of a new member of the Boone Police Department, Samual Rengert, an update on bringing back a grant program for rehabilitation projects on owner occupied homes, and the sale of property to Kading Property Management for the Kate’s Landing Housing Project. Slight also talks about the 20-years he’s spent as Boone’s Mayor. Aired Tuesday, December 19, 2023.

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Andy Bartlett, Manager, Ledges State Park talks about the Annual Meeting, this year focusing on the 100th Anniversary of the Dedication of the Ledges State Park. The free, public meeting will be Thursday evening at 6:30 in the Boone City Hall Auditorium. Doors open at 6:00. Bartlett says those wishing to find out more about plans for 2024 should plan to take in the meeting. Aired Monday, December 18, 2023.

Andy Bartlett, Manager, Ledges State Park talks about the Annual Meeting, this year focusing on the 100th Anniversary of the Dedication of the Ledges State Park. The free, public meeting will be Thursday evening at 6:30 in the Boone City Hall Auditorium. Doors open at 6:00. Bartlett says those wishing to find out more about plans for 2024 should plan to take in the meeting. Aired Monday, December 18, 2023.

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Read More Read more about Andy Bartlett, Manager, Ledges State Park talks about the Annual Meeting, this year focusing on the 100th Anniversary of the Dedication of the Ledges State Park. The free, public meeting will be Thursday evening at 6:30 in the Boone City Hall Auditorium. Doors open at 6:00. Bartlett says those wishing to find out more about plans for 2024 should plan to take in the meeting. Aired Monday, December 18, 2023.
Mark Schneider, Executive Director, Iowa Arboretum and Gardens talks about a very busy 2023 at the Iowa Arboretum and Gardens. He updates what’s happening the “Treehouse Village Project” and what remains to be completed. He talks about the condition of the grounds, and the number of events and activities that have taken place and are being planned. Memberships are still an important part of the operation and now is the time to show that support and support for their capital projects. Aired Friday, December 15, 2023

Mark Schneider, Executive Director, Iowa Arboretum and Gardens talks about a very busy 2023 at the Iowa Arboretum and Gardens. He updates what’s happening the “Treehouse Village Project” and what remains to be completed. He talks about the condition of the grounds, and the number of events and activities that have taken place and are being planned. Memberships are still an important part of the operation and now is the time to show that support and support for their capital projects. Aired Friday, December 15, 2023

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Read More Read more about Mark Schneider, Executive Director, Iowa Arboretum and Gardens talks about a very busy 2023 at the Iowa Arboretum and Gardens. He updates what’s happening the “Treehouse Village Project” and what remains to be completed. He talks about the condition of the grounds, and the number of events and activities that have taken place and are being planned. Memberships are still an important part of the operation and now is the time to show that support and support for their capital projects. Aired Friday, December 15, 2023
Ron Christensen, Director of Heart of Iowa Habitat for Humanity talks about the organizations activities during the past year. Many Helping Hands Projects were completed in Boone, Green and Guthrie Counties. He also talks about returning to building a home in 2024, in Ogden with a new partner family. At the same time, there is still a great need to continue Helping Hands Projects. Aired Thursday, December 14, 2023

Ron Christensen, Director of Heart of Iowa Habitat for Humanity talks about the organizations activities during the past year. Many Helping Hands Projects were completed in Boone, Green and Guthrie Counties. He also talks about returning to building a home in 2024, in Ogden with a new partner family. At the same time, there is still a great need to continue Helping Hands Projects. Aired Thursday, December 14, 2023

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Read More Read more about Ron Christensen, Director of Heart of Iowa Habitat for Humanity talks about the organizations activities during the past year. Many Helping Hands Projects were completed in Boone, Green and Guthrie Counties. He also talks about returning to building a home in 2024, in Ogden with a new partner family. At the same time, there is still a great need to continue Helping Hands Projects. Aired Thursday, December 14, 2023
Mikaela Kienitz, CEO Boone County Hospital talks about the current financial position for the hospital. She also talks about numbers which have been going up due to the season. She also notes projections on deliveries continue to climb. Kienitz also talks about physician recruitment and noted board approval of contracts with new physicians in 2024. Aired Wednesday, December 13, 2023.

Mikaela Kienitz, CEO Boone County Hospital talks about the current financial position for the hospital. She also talks about numbers which have been going up due to the season. She also notes projections on deliveries continue to climb. Kienitz also talks about physician recruitment and noted board approval of contracts with new physicians in 2024. Aired Wednesday, December 13, 2023.

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Read More Read more about Mikaela Kienitz, CEO Boone County Hospital talks about the current financial position for the hospital. She also talks about numbers which have been going up due to the season. She also notes projections on deliveries continue to climb. Kienitz also talks about physician recruitment and noted board approval of contracts with new physicians in 2024. Aired Wednesday, December 13, 2023.
Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District, talks about matters from the Monday School Board Meeting. Dr. Brian Mehlhaus announces intent to resign effective January 16th meeting. Board will determine how to fill the vacancy. District working on calendar for next school year. Very little flexibility. Public Hearing on calendar in January. Aired Tuesday, December 12, 2023.

Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District, talks about matters from the Monday School Board Meeting. Dr. Brian Mehlhaus announces intent to resign effective January 16th meeting. Board will determine how to fill the vacancy. District working on calendar for next school year. Very little flexibility. Public Hearing on calendar in January. Aired Tuesday, December 12, 2023.

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Read More Read more about Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District, talks about matters from the Monday School Board Meeting. Dr. Brian Mehlhaus announces intent to resign effective January 16th meeting. Board will determine how to fill the vacancy. District working on calendar for next school year. Very little flexibility. Public Hearing on calendar in January. Aired Tuesday, December 12, 2023.
Brittany Rice, Community and Family Resources talks about services available in Boone and Story Counties, the process to access those resources and some of the referrals that are seen at this time of the year. Aired Monday, December 11, 2023

Brittany Rice, Community and Family Resources talks about services available in Boone and Story Counties, the process to access those resources and some of the referrals that are seen at this time of the year. Aired Monday, December 11, 2023

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Read More Read more about Brittany Rice, Community and Family Resources talks about services available in Boone and Story Counties, the process to access those resources and some of the referrals that are seen at this time of the year. Aired Monday, December 11, 2023
Erin Canfield, Boone County Recorder talks about services from the recorders office, in particular the reminder that recreational/off road vehicles that require registration need to have it completed by the end of the calendar year and this year, that means the close of business on December 29th. Those with questions are invited to stop in or call Boone County Recorders Office in the Boone County Courthouse. Aired Friday, December 08, 2023

Erin Canfield, Boone County Recorder talks about services from the recorders office, in particular the reminder that recreational/off road vehicles that require registration need to have it completed by the end of the calendar year and this year, that means the close of business on December 29th. Those with questions are invited to stop in or call Boone County Recorders Office in the Boone County Courthouse. Aired Friday, December 08, 2023

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Read More Read more about Erin Canfield, Boone County Recorder talks about services from the recorders office, in particular the reminder that recreational/off road vehicles that require registration need to have it completed by the end of the calendar year and this year, that means the close of business on December 29th. Those with questions are invited to stop in or call Boone County Recorders Office in the Boone County Courthouse. Aired Friday, December 08, 2023
Erin Robey, Board Member, Boone County Chamber of Commerce talks about Chamber activities in the past month, and what’s happening with Shops on Story and more. Robey will begin her second term on the Boone County Chamber Board of Directors in 2024. Aired Thursday, December 07, 2023

Erin Robey, Board Member, Boone County Chamber of Commerce talks about Chamber activities in the past month, and what’s happening with Shops on Story and more. Robey will begin her second term on the Boone County Chamber Board of Directors in 2024. Aired Thursday, December 07, 2023

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Read More Read more about Erin Robey, Board Member, Boone County Chamber of Commerce talks about Chamber activities in the past month, and what’s happening with Shops on Story and more. Robey will begin her second term on the Boone County Chamber Board of Directors in 2024. Aired Thursday, December 07, 2023
Boone Mayor John Slight talks about this week’s Boone City Council meeting. The Council for the second time approved a resolution to sell about 15-acres of land along South Marion Street for the Kate’s Landing residential development. The action corrected some changes originally approved in March. The Mayor also talked about the Council’s goal setting meeting set for Tuesday evening.

Boone Mayor John Slight talks about this week’s Boone City Council meeting. The Council for the second time approved a resolution to sell about 15-acres of land along South Marion Street for the Kate’s Landing residential development. The action corrected some changes originally approved in March. The Mayor also talked about the Council’s goal setting meeting set for Tuesday evening.

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Read More Read more about Boone Mayor John Slight talks about this week’s Boone City Council meeting. The Council for the second time approved a resolution to sell about 15-acres of land along South Marion Street for the Kate’s Landing residential development. The action corrected some changes originally approved in March. The Mayor also talked about the Council’s goal setting meeting set for Tuesday evening.