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Mikaela Kienitz, Chief Executive Officer at the Boone County Hospital on Health Talk, speaking about the business at BCH. Recently the Board of Trustees received a preliminary audit report, with quite a bit of positive information. Kienitz talks about the financial position and notes that closing the second operating room has resulted in a loss of revenue. Repairs from the water damage are nearing completion. Kienitz talks about the staff and staff retention and how important it is and she the programs like this summer’s Food for Kids Program. Aired Tuesday, September 30, 2025.

Mikaela Kienitz, Chief Executive Officer at the Boone County Hospital on Health Talk, speaking about the business at BCH. Recently the Board of Trustees received a preliminary audit report, with quite a bit of positive information. Kienitz talks about the financial position and notes that closing the second operating room has resulted in a loss of revenue. Repairs from the water damage are nearing completion. Kienitz talks about the staff and staff retention and how important it is and she the programs like this summer’s Food for Kids Program. Aired Tuesday, September 30, 2025.

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Ground Breaking for the Reconstructed Downtown Arch. Dave Cook is the guest on the program about the planned ground breaking, now scheduled for Thursday afternoon at 4:00 at 5th and Story Streets in Boone. Cook says the goal is to have the project completed, weather permitting, by mid-December to allow for a dedication ceremony. Aired Monday, September 29, 2025. 2025 09 19 Concept Arch

Ground Breaking for the Reconstructed Downtown Arch. Dave Cook is the guest on the program about the planned ground breaking, now scheduled for Thursday afternoon at 4:00 at 5th and Story Streets in Boone. Cook says the goal is to have the project completed, weather permitting, by mid-December to allow for a dedication ceremony. Aired Monday, September 29, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Ground Breaking for the Reconstructed Downtown Arch. Dave Cook is the guest on the program about the planned ground breaking, now scheduled for Thursday afternoon at 4:00 at 5th and Story Streets in Boone. Cook says the goal is to have the project completed, weather permitting, by mid-December to allow for a dedication ceremony. Aired Monday, September 29, 2025.
Zach Stier and Ronda Kelley, Ericson Public Library, talk about programming for the end of September and during the month of October. The Boone Fire Department will visit during story time on October 8th and 9th and visit about Fire Prevention Month and fire safety. Special activities are planned for Monday, October 20th including the Seed Harvest Program with Boone County Naturalist Kyle Neuendorf and a Taylor Swift Album Release Party. And a Giant Clue game on October 22nd. Aired Friday, September 26, 2025. 2025 09 26 Ericson Public Library logo

Zach Stier and Ronda Kelley, Ericson Public Library, talk about programming for the end of September and during the month of October. The Boone Fire Department will visit during story time on October 8th and 9th and visit about Fire Prevention Month and fire safety. Special activities are planned for Monday, October 20th including the Seed Harvest Program with Boone County Naturalist Kyle Neuendorf and a Taylor Swift Album Release Party. And a Giant Clue game on October 22nd. Aired Friday, September 26, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Zach Stier and Ronda Kelley, Ericson Public Library, talk about programming for the end of September and during the month of October. The Boone Fire Department will visit during story time on October 8th and 9th and visit about Fire Prevention Month and fire safety. Special activities are planned for Monday, October 20th including the Seed Harvest Program with Boone County Naturalist Kyle Neuendorf and a Taylor Swift Album Release Party. And a Giant Clue game on October 22nd. Aired Friday, September 26, 2025.
Steve Cunningham, Boone County Veterans Affairs and Mike Gibbs, Boone County Veterans Affairs Commissioner talk about the Veterans Fair, on Tuesday, September 30th at the Boone County Fairgrounds. Cunningham says the Veterans Fair will be an opportunity to make contact whether services are needed or not. Aired Thursday, September 25, 2025. Boone-County-Veterans-Affairs-Logo

Steve Cunningham, Boone County Veterans Affairs and Mike Gibbs, Boone County Veterans Affairs Commissioner talk about the Veterans Fair, on Tuesday, September 30th at the Boone County Fairgrounds. Cunningham says the Veterans Fair will be an opportunity to make contact whether services are needed or not. Aired Thursday, September 25, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Steve Cunningham, Boone County Veterans Affairs and Mike Gibbs, Boone County Veterans Affairs Commissioner talk about the Veterans Fair, on Tuesday, September 30th at the Boone County Fairgrounds. Cunningham says the Veterans Fair will be an opportunity to make contact whether services are needed or not. Aired Thursday, September 25, 2025.
National Public Lands Day will be Saturday, September 27 and both the Ledges State Park offers a chance to volunteer and appreciate our public lands. This year, Boone County Conservation is also planning an event featuring their remnant prairie with a presentation from Dr. Tom Rosburg. A portion of the program was taken from an interview with Kyle Neuendorf, talking about the remnant prairie and more. Aired Monday, September 22, 2025. 2025 09 22 volunteer day

National Public Lands Day will be Saturday, September 27 and both the Ledges State Park offers a chance to volunteer and appreciate our public lands. This year, Boone County Conservation is also planning an event featuring their remnant prairie with a presentation from Dr. Tom Rosburg. A portion of the program was taken from an interview with Kyle Neuendorf, talking about the remnant prairie and more. Aired Monday, September 22, 2025.

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Read More Read more about National Public Lands Day will be Saturday, September 27 and both the Ledges State Park offers a chance to volunteer and appreciate our public lands. This year, Boone County Conservation is also planning an event featuring their remnant prairie with a presentation from Dr. Tom Rosburg. A portion of the program was taken from an interview with Kyle Neuendorf, talking about the remnant prairie and more. Aired Monday, September 22, 2025.
Dr. Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District speaks about the most recent School Board Meeting, held Monday, September 15th. Trepa first speaks about the issue at the Boone Middle School with a student having a fake gun. She talks about the actions of the students to let people know about the matter and then the way staff handled the situation. She also talks about the review of the results from the Iowa Statewide Assessment. Trepa also talked about letting the School Board know about increasing debt in the school’s nutrition program and the challenges in dealing with the increase. Aired Friday, September 19, 2025.

Dr. Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District speaks about the most recent School Board Meeting, held Monday, September 15th. Trepa first speaks about the issue at the Boone Middle School with a student having a fake gun. She talks about the actions of the students to let people know about the matter and then the way staff handled the situation. She also talks about the review of the results from the Iowa Statewide Assessment. Trepa also talked about letting the School Board know about increasing debt in the school’s nutrition program and the challenges in dealing with the increase. Aired Friday, September 19, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Dr. Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District speaks about the most recent School Board Meeting, held Monday, September 15th. Trepa first speaks about the issue at the Boone Middle School with a student having a fake gun. She talks about the actions of the students to let people know about the matter and then the way staff handled the situation. She also talks about the review of the results from the Iowa Statewide Assessment. Trepa also talked about letting the School Board know about increasing debt in the school’s nutrition program and the challenges in dealing with the increase. Aired Friday, September 19, 2025.
David Rouse, Rouse Insurance Services, is a Licensed Insurance Broker with American Republic Insurance located in Des Moines. He talks about being a broker and focuses on the fact that he offers health insurance to seniors and life insurance for all ages. Rouse talks about the services available by working with a broker and covers opportunities they have to provide service during the upcoming annual enrollment period from mid-October to December 7th. Aired Thursday, September 18, 2025.

David Rouse, Rouse Insurance Services, is a Licensed Insurance Broker with American Republic Insurance located in Des Moines. He talks about being a broker and focuses on the fact that he offers health insurance to seniors and life insurance for all ages. Rouse talks about the services available by working with a broker and covers opportunities they have to provide service during the upcoming annual enrollment period from mid-October to December 7th. Aired Thursday, September 18, 2025.

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Read More Read more about David Rouse, Rouse Insurance Services, is a Licensed Insurance Broker with American Republic Insurance located in Des Moines. He talks about being a broker and focuses on the fact that he offers health insurance to seniors and life insurance for all ages. Rouse talks about the services available by working with a broker and covers opportunities they have to provide service during the upcoming annual enrollment period from mid-October to December 7th. Aired Thursday, September 18, 2025.
John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Boone County Recycling, visits about activities at the landfill. He visits about Free Yard Waste Days, which will being on October 2nd and will continue Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays until Saturday November 15th. Roosa also encourages people to consider composting as an alternative. He also discuss landfill operations and efforts to conserve “air space”. Aired Wednesday, September 17, 2025.

John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Boone County Recycling, visits about activities at the landfill. He visits about Free Yard Waste Days, which will being on October 2nd and will continue Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays until Saturday November 15th. Roosa also encourages people to consider composting as an alternative. He also discuss landfill operations and efforts to conserve “air space”. Aired Wednesday, September 17, 2025.

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Read More Read more about John Roosa, Administrator, Boone County Landfill and Boone County Recycling, visits about activities at the landfill. He visits about Free Yard Waste Days, which will being on October 2nd and will continue Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays until Saturday November 15th. Roosa also encourages people to consider composting as an alternative. He also discuss landfill operations and efforts to conserve “air space”. Aired Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Eli Stines, Boone Mayor, talks about the Boone City Council meeting held Monday evening. Stine noted it was a very quick meeting. The Council did approve a bid for the construction of the extension of Hancock Drive to serve the Daisy Plant east of Corporal Snedden Drive. The Iowa DOT handled the bid letting and has committed $3million in RISE Funding for the project. Stines also Public Works is busy getting ready for Pufferbilly Days. And, he said over the weekend, an apparent agreement on the Arch Project was negotiated. The Downtown Boone Mainstreet Board will give consideration and they hope the Council will follow. Aired Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Eli Stines, Boone Mayor, talks about the Boone City Council meeting held Monday evening. Stine noted it was a very quick meeting. The Council did approve a bid for the construction of the extension of Hancock Drive to serve the Daisy Plant east of Corporal Snedden Drive. The Iowa DOT handled the bid letting and has committed $3million in RISE Funding for the project. Stines also Public Works is busy getting ready for Pufferbilly Days. And, he said over the weekend, an apparent agreement on the Arch Project was negotiated. The Downtown Boone Mainstreet Board will give consideration and they hope the Council will follow. Aired Tuesday, September 16, 2025

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Read More Read more about Eli Stines, Boone Mayor, talks about the Boone City Council meeting held Monday evening. Stine noted it was a very quick meeting. The Council did approve a bid for the construction of the extension of Hancock Drive to serve the Daisy Plant east of Corporal Snedden Drive. The Iowa DOT handled the bid letting and has committed $3million in RISE Funding for the project. Stines also Public Works is busy getting ready for Pufferbilly Days. And, he said over the weekend, an apparent agreement on the Arch Project was negotiated. The Downtown Boone Mainstreet Board will give consideration and they hope the Council will follow. Aired Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Sgt. Ryan Palmer, Boone Police Department visits about the very busy week the department had during over the Labor Day Holiday, Super Nationals, RVTV and Thomas the Tank Engine at the Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad. We also visited about planning beginning soon for the Association’s Annual Shop With a Cop program and the 2026 Citizens Police Academy. Aired Thursday, September 11, 2025. Boone PD

Sgt. Ryan Palmer, Boone Police Department visits about the very busy week the department had during over the Labor Day Holiday, Super Nationals, RVTV and Thomas the Tank Engine at the Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad. We also visited about planning beginning soon for the Association’s Annual Shop With a Cop program and the 2026 Citizens Police Academy. Aired Thursday, September 11, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Sgt. Ryan Palmer, Boone Police Department visits about the very busy week the department had during over the Labor Day Holiday, Super Nationals, RVTV and Thomas the Tank Engine at the Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad. We also visited about planning beginning soon for the Association’s Annual Shop With a Cop program and the 2026 Citizens Police Academy. Aired Thursday, September 11, 2025.