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DES MOINES, Iowa—The National Weather Service office in Des Moines is preparing for Severe Summer Weather this week. Multiple rounds of severe weather are expected this weekend. All modes of severe weather, including large hail, damaging winds, tornadoes, and heavy rainfall are possible at times. The initial rounds of severe weather arrive throughout the day […]

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OGDEN, Iowa—Heart of Iowa Habitat for Humanity officially broke ground on it’s next full home build in Ogden on Sunday afternoon. The project is the 32nd full build since Habitat started and is the fifth home to be constructed in Ogden, thanks to a contribution of a building lot from Zion Lutheran Church. The partner […]

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BOONE, Iowa—Ledges State Park Manager Andy Bartlett noted in a recent press release that since August of 2023, chainsaw crews from Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa, volunteers, and park staff have contributed hundreds of hours of work removing invasive shrubs from natural areas around the park. Over 40 acres of the woody invaders have been cut, […]

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BOONE, Iowa—The Boone Outdoor Piano is back downtown after extensive work by Chuck Behm. The piano is nothing like the original and has been weather proofed as much as possible. The piano was moved to the Book Shoppe at 817 Story Street to start the season.

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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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Fareway Finalizing Plans for New Store in Coal Valley, Illinois

Posted on 26 April 2024

BOONE, Iowa—Fareway Stores, Inc. announced plans to construct an approximately 17,000 square foot store at the southeast corner of 1st Street and Route 6 in Coal Valley, IL. This project is tentatively planned for 2026. “Communities depend on a local grocer to offer high quality products and unmatched service. We look forward to offering these […] Continue Reading

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Midland Power Cooperative to Host EV Car Show

Posted on 26 April 2024

BOONE, Iowa—Midland Power Cooperative will host its first electric vehicle (EV) car show at its Boone office (2005 S. Story St.) on Saturday, May 11, from 8 to 10 a.m. Attendees can kick the tires on some of the latest EV and plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) models and learn about the pros and cons of […] Continue Reading

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Coaches Corner

Coaches Corner for April 26th: Chris Seaboch, DMACC Golf

Posted on 26 April 2024

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Madrid Boys Track Results from April 25th

Posted on 26 April 2024

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Kris Blocker, Visit Boone County visits about the tourism numbers of last year and the expectations for 2024. She also provided information on the schedule for first Friday’s “Nights on the Green” beginning May 3rd. Aired Friday, April 26, 2024.

Posted on 26 April 2024

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Weather Service Updates Severe Weather Potential

Posted on 26 April 2024

DES MOINES, Iowa—The National Weather Service office in Des Moines has provided updated information on the potential for severe weather today and into the weekend. Strong to severe storms with large hail, damaging winds, tornadoes, and locally heavy rainfall are possible at times later today, Saturday, and Sunday. (contributed information, NWS) Continue Reading

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