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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

BOONE, Iowa—Saturday’s turnout for the Boone Veterans Day Ceremony was a little better than some previous events when wintery weather was in charge. This year, temperatures were pleasant, but a strong wind offered a chill. Command Chief Warrant Officer Jeffrey W. Lee was the featured speaker on Saturday from the Veterans Monument at the Linwood […]

Women 200 Yard Medley Relay (Placed 31st in a time of 1:58.95) Avery Howie, Brooke Lile, Josalyn Elmquist and Rachel Ungs

BOONE, Iowa—The Boone City Council took time Monday to recognize Swan Creek Cabinetry, especially for the work put on on refinishing and upgrading the large horseshoe shaped desk in the City Council Chamber. Mayor John Slight said not only are they a long time local business and employer, but they did an exceptional job on […]

BOONE, Iowa—The Boone County Board of Supervisors voted at their last meeting to participate in Operation Green Light for Veterans as a way to “shine a light of hope and support” for veterans. The National Association of Counties has promoted participation: Once again this Veterans Day, the National Association of Counties (NACo) and the National Association […]