DES MOINES, Iowa—Those planning on traveling more in June can start with a slight decline in the price of regular unleaded gasoline. The weekly fuel report from the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship shows the price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 4 cents, averaging $3.37 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary […]

BOONE, Iowa—Maintenance work began Wednesday morning in Boone by the Union Pacific Railroad on railroad crossing at Story and Greene Streets. Both crossing were closed and will remain closed while the work is underway. Since there are multiple lines, rail traffic has also been slowed through the work area. City officials had requested that efforts […]

AMES, Iowa—Join the Iowa Department of Transportation for a virtual or in-person public information meeting to provide your input on the proposed safety project along Iowa 17 at State Street/NW 110th Avenue in Polk County. The proposed project is scheduled to begin and be completed in 2024. In-person meeting: When: Thursday, June 1, 2023, anytime between […]

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BOONE, Iowa—Gary D. Elliott, 78, passed away Monday, May 29, 2023, at the Boone County Hospital, with his loved ones by his side. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Thursday, June 1, 2023, at the Schroeder-Reimers Memorial Chapel, 1006 6th Street, in Boone. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 A.M., […]

·         ​​The DMACC Respiratory Therapy program has been training in-demand professionals for half a century. ·         ​​The program will host a free Open House event on June 6 to celebrate its 50th Anniversary this year. ·         The DMACC Respiratory Therapy program accepts new students every fall semester, and registration for the Fall 2023 semester is open now. The DMACC […]

AMES, Iowa—The 2023 Iowa Swine Day program will provide widely regarded speakers who will share information on topics vital to today’s pork producer. From the morning plenary session to the four category-specific concurrent sessions in the afternoon, a wealth of knowledge and experience will be available. The 12th annual event will be held Thursday, June […]

Boone, Iowa—Jeanette O’Rourke, age 87, of Boone, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 29, 2023, at home in Boone.   Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. Friday, June 2, 2023 at the Schroeder-Reimers Memorial Chapel, 1006 6th Street, in Boone, with a Rosary at 5:45 P.M. A Funeral Mass will be held at […]