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Boone Issues Snow Ordinance

Posted on 08 January 2024 by KWBG

BOONE, Iowa—Boone Public Works has put the city’s Snow Ordinance in effect for residential area effective 9:00 p.m. tonight, Monday, January 8th. That means no parking on residential streets after 9:00 p.m. or vehicles will be ticketed and towed. The Snow Ordinance will be in effect at 11:00 p.m. for the Downtown and West Boone […]

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First Baby Born at BCH in 2024

Posted on 03 January 2024 by KWBG

BOONE, Iowa—The first baby born in 2024 in the Family Birth Center at Boone County Hospital (BCH) was baby Ember Azaela who was born on January 2, 2024, at 3:07 p.m.  She weighed 6 pounds, 12.5 ounces and was 17.75 inches long.  Proud parents are Victoria Gordon and Cannion Bill.  The delivering OB staff and […]

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Over 200 Join First Day Hike at Ledges State Park

Posted on 01 January 2024 by KWBG

BOONE, Iowa—Friends of the Ledges counted 204 participants for the First Day Hike at the Ledges State Park Monday. However, there were many more joining the First Day Hike on many of the trails featured at the Ledges. The First Day Hike at the Ledges started from the Oak Woods picnic area at 11:00 and […]

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Slight Swears in Stines as Boone’s New Mayor

Posted on 29 December 2023 by KWBG

BOONE, Iowa—Outgoing Boone Mayor John Slight delivered the Oath of Office to new Mayor Elijah Stines during a ceremony Friday in the Council Chambers at Boone City Hall. Slight has wrapped up 20 years as Boone’s Mayor. Stines will be resigning his 3rd Ward Council seat and the Council will need to determine if they […]

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Ledges State Park Centennial Kick-off

Posted on 22 December 2023 by KWBG

BOONE, Iowa—Plans are being developed for a milestone for the Ledges State Park. Thursday night, staff members and representatives of the “Friends of the Ledges” took time to pass along information about the celebration of the dedication of the park in November 1924. Andy Bartlett, Manager at the Ledges State Park presented information on the […]

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Drought Conditions Worsen

Posted on 21 December 2023 by KWBG

DES MOINES, Iowa—Extreme drought is expanding in Iowa. This week’s U-S drought monitor map shows new areas of extreme drought in Southern and Southwest Iowa. It adds to extreme drought conditions in Eastern, Northeast, and Southeast Iowa. There is also a pocket of near-drought conditions in the northwest corner of the state. Ninety-nine percent of […]

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Slight Recognized By Council and City Staff for Years of Service

Posted on 19 December 2023 by KWBG

BOONE, Iowa—Boone Mayor John Slight is concluding 20 years as Boone’s Mayor. Slight did not seek re-election this year, saying it’s time for others to handle the business of the city. Several department heads congratulated the Mayor and former City Employees returned to congratulated the outgoing Mayor. Former City Administrator Luke Nelson, now Administrator in […]

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IASB Recognizes Boone School Board and Superintendent Julie Trepa

Posted on 12 December 2023 by KWBG

DES MOINES, Iowa—Superintendent Julie Trepa received the 2022-23 Award of Honor from the Iowa Association of School Boards. The association also recognized many of Boone board members with the 2022-23 Individual Achievement Award. Congratulations to:  Brian Mehlhaus Jeremy Pritchard Pat Thieben Matthew Elthon The entire board also received the Team Achievement Award which is presented when a majority […]

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Community Christmas Celebration Kicked Off with a Bang Thursday.

Posted on 02 December 2023 by KWBG

BOONE, Iowa—The Boone Arts Advisory Board, in conjunction with the City of Boone held the 2nd Annual Community Christmas Celebration Thursday afternoon and evening. This year there were two Christmas Shows in the Boone City Hall Auditorium, both filled with over 300-people attending. The Holiday Lighted Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony were attended over a […]

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Supervisors Recognize Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week

Posted on 15 November 2023 by KWBG

BOONE, Iowa—The Boone County Board of Supervisors officially signed off on a proclamation recognizing “Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week” November 13th thru the 21st. The proclamation was presented by YSS and also includes several other agencies focusing on the hunger and homelessness issue facing Boone County clients. Left to Right, Supervisor Shawn Bryant, Tori McCay, […]

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