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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

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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Ryann Shipley, DMACC Honors Program, Bonnie Rozenberk, President of the In My Boots Student group, and Sean Taylor, DMACC Professor and Veteran talk about the up coming In My Boots 5K. Taylor started the project 10 years ago to draw attention to veterans issues, in particular the suicide rate. It also ties to suicide incidents locally involving DMACC. Shipley talks about the Honors Program involvement. Aired Tuesday, March 12, 2024.

Posted on 12 March 2024 by KWBG

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Brittany Rice, Community and Family Resources visits about gambling addictions and substance abuse addictions. March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month and Rice has proclamations recognizing the problem, including one from the Boone County Supervisors. Community and Family Resources does have an increasing number of people making contact about gambling related problems. Aired Monday, March 11, 2024.

Brittany Rice, Community and Family Resources visits about gambling addictions and substance abuse addictions. March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month and Rice has proclamations recognizing the problem, including one from the Boone County Supervisors. Community and Family Resources does have an increasing number of people making contact about gambling related problems. Aired Monday, March 11, 2024.

Posted on 11 March 2024 by KWBG

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Paul “Shorty” Peterson

Posted on 11 March 2024 by KWBG

BOONE, Iowa—Paul “Shorty” Peterson, 97, of Boone and formerly of Boxholm, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Westhaven Community in Boone, Iowa. A visitation for Shorty will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Carson-Stapp Funeral Home in Ogden with his memorial service to follow at 2:00 P.M.  […]

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