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Drew Nelson, DMACC Boone Campus talks about all the spring activities, especially the sports, but also about the level of student athletes at the Boone Campus. He talks about events coming up and encourages the public to participate. He also talks about the recent announcement about increasing tuition and fees while reminding parents and students they're still the lowest around. Aired Monday, March 18, 2024

Drew Nelson, DMACC Boone Campus talks about all the spring activities, especially the sports, but also about the level of student athletes at the Boone Campus. He talks about events coming up and encourages the public to participate. He also talks about the recent announcement about increasing tuition and fees while reminding parents and students they’re still the lowest around. Aired Monday, March 18, 2024

Posted on 18 March 2024 by KWBG

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Iowa’s Best Burger Top 10 Finalist Announced

Posted on 18 March 2024 by KWBG

AMES, Iowa—From quaint hometown diners to upscale urban eateries, the competition was fierce as the Iowa Beef Industry Council and the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association accepted nominations for the 15th annual Iowa’s Best Burger contest. This year’s contest saw record-breaking engagement, with more than 7,500 burger enthusiasts casting their ballots, underscoring the deep-seated love and passion […]

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Kahookele to Take Oath at Monday’s Council Meeting

Posted on 17 March 2024 by KWBG

BOONE, Iowa—The Boone City Council will return to it’s full seven members Monday evening when Lisa Kahookele takes the oath of office to fill the vacant seat for the city’s 3rd Ward. The seat was vacated when Eli Stines stepped down and took over as Boone Mayor at the beginning of the year. The Council […]

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Mike Wendel, Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad and James H. Andrew Railroad Museum, talks about this weekends presentation featuring Gary Holzinger, nationally known railroad author, historian, and speaker. Wendel also talks volunteer opportunities at the railroad and more. Aired Thursday, March 14, 2024

Posted on 15 March 2024 by KWBG

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Feenstra to Host Military Academy Day for Iowa Students Interested in Military Service

Feenstra to Host Military Academy Day for Iowa Students Interested in Military Service

Posted on 14 March 2024 by KWBG

WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) announced that he will host a Military Academy Day for Iowa students – 8th grade through 12th grade – interested in applying to one of our nation’s five military academies. Representatives from all five academies will be present to answer questions and provide advice. The five academies are the U.S. Coast […]

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Drought Conditions Decline in the Past Week, Unchanged Locally

Posted on 14 March 2024 by KWBG

BOONE, Iowa—Drought conditions did not improve in the past week in the State of Iowa and locally in Boone County, conditions remained unchanged with the entire county considered to be in Severe Drought. Overall, the entire state now had nearly 85% in some form of drought with the largest increase in the past week in […]

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Weekly Fuel Report

Weekly Fuel Report

Posted on 13 March 2024 by KWBG

DES MOINES, Iowa—The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has released the weekly fuel report and the trend of the price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 3 cents, averaging $3.17 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by […]

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Fareway Honored with the Shelby Report’s Exceptional Independents Award

Posted on 13 March 2024 by KWBG

BOONE, Iowa— NEWS RELEASE – Fareway was recently recognized as a 2024 Exceptional Independents Award winner by The Shelby Report. The honor showcases Fareway’s commitment to community– bringing people together through foods that reflect the local area served. “We are humbled and honored to be recognized with this industry award, serving as a leader in independent […]

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Jennifer Hanson, Executive Director, Boone County Chamber of Commerce, takes time to review some of the activities the Chamber has been a part of or has hosted, like the March Coffee and Connections. Hanson also talked about the busy schedule in the next week and reminding people to save the date, September 20th - 22nd for Pufferbilly Days. Aired Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Jennifer Hanson, Executive Director, Boone County Chamber of Commerce, takes time to review some of the activities the Chamber has been a part of or has hosted, like the March Coffee and Connections. Hanson also talked about the busy schedule in the next week and reminding people to save the date, September 20th – 22nd for Pufferbilly Days. Aired Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Posted on 13 March 2024 by KWBG

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Fareway Takes Two Best Baggers to National Competition

Posted on 12 March 2024 by KWBG

LAS VEGAS, Nevada—Two statewide Fareway representatives from Iowa and Nebraska had the honor of competing at the National Best Bagger Championship at the National Grocer’s Association show in Las Vegas yesterday, March 11, 2024. Elite baggers from across the country vied for the championship title and a $10,000 cash prize. “It’s incredible to see employees […]

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