Des Moines – As Fareway Stores, Inc plans to celebrate 80 years on May 12, 2018,  it looks forward to the next 80 years with a fresh design. One of the new logos prominently features Fareway, with the words meat and grocery, in solid red lettering.       “This new design focuses on what we […]

BOONE, IA – Heather Ahrens, the volunteer coordinator for the Boone River Valley Festival is looking for help at the Memorial Weekend event.  By following the link below, you’ll find what opportunities are available. Volunteer Sign-Up – http://bit.ly/BRVFvolunteers   Orientation – https://www.facebook.com/events/196238127852456/    

Due to the high winds expected today, Monday, April 30th, Boone Fire Chief Justin Adams is recommending NO open burning.  

LOCAL RESULTS FROM YESTERDAY   COLLEGE SOFTBALL #1 DMACC over NIACC 13-0 and 9-1 (DMACC finishes regular season 40-0/22-0)   COLLEGE BASEBALL Iowa Central over DMACC 9-6 DMACC over Iowa Central 10-7 (DMACC is now 20-24/7-15)   LOCAL SCHEDULE FOR TODAY   HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TENNIS Pella at Boone   HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TRACK Boone […]

BOONE, Iowa—Boone School Superintendent Dr. Brad Manard issued a message to staff at the Franklin Elementary School in Boone Friday, announcing the selection of a new principal.  His message said that Brad Winter had been offered and he had accepted the position as the new Franklin Principal beginning in July 2018. Manard’s message thanked the […]

STRATFORD, Iowa—A funeral service has been set for 80-year old Darrell “Pete” Anderson of Stratford, Iowa.  He passed away at his home, Friday, April 27, 2018.  The Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at the Calvary United Methodist Church in Stratford, Iowa.  Pastor Brian McNamara and Pastor Gina Spohnheimer […]

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