MADRID, Iowa—The Madrid City Council voted not to proceed with a proposal to terminate Police Chief Rick Tasler.  Current Mayor Kurt Kruse proposed the termination for a variety of reasons, many identified as violations of Tasler’s contract with the city.  The Thursday Special Council Meeting was held in the Madrid Community Room to handle the […]

Monthly, the corporate employees at Fareway corporate choose a charity to receive the proceeds of their Jeans Day.  Employees can pay $5 to wear jeans on Fridays.  A check was presented to the Boone County Hospital Foundation this week in the amount of $635.

Bryce Dean-1st team Braden Gibbons-2nd team Cole Shannon-Honorable Mention Eli Greufe-Honorable Mention

1st team: Jacob Craven 1st team: Chad Mohr 1st team: Kayden Kruse 2nd team: Carter Church Honorable Mention: Noah Snedden Honorable Mention: Jade Thompson Coach of the Year: Dick Smith

BOONE, Iowa—Fareway Stores, Inc. has begun carrying fresh, meal kit options in store locations. The company partnered with Hello Fresh, and is the first Midwest retail chain to carry the meal kits. In addition, FreshTake fully-cooked heat and eat meals are available. All meal kit options will be located in refrigerated sections in-store. “Providing alternative […]

BOONE, Iowa—Every month, the Fareway corporate employees choose a charity to donate the proceeds of their Jeans Day.  This week a check presentation was made, with all proceeds going to the Boone County Hospital Foundation. During the month of June, Fareway corporate employees paid  $5 to wear jeans on Fridays. A grand total of $635 was […]

BOONE, Iowa—A funeral service has been set for 82 year old Barbara Wilcox of Boone, Iowa.  A Memorial Service will be held Monday, July 30, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at the Schroeder-Reimers Memorial Chapel at Sixth and Marshall Streets, Boone, Iowa.  Following her wishes, her body has been cremated. Visitation will be held at the […]

MADRID, Iowa—The Madrid City Council is scheduled to hold a special council meeting Thursday afternoon at 5:30 p.m. to first confirm the termination of Police Chief Rick Tasler.  Secondly, the Council will consider moving forward with the process to search for a new police chief and finally, the Council will consider requesting the Boone County […]