DES MOINES, Iowa—Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides a weather summary each week during this time.“Planting is nearly complete across […]

The Ogden softball team earned two wins at its home tournament Saturday, May 31, to improve to 4–2 on the season.  

Boone softball returned to Ogden Saturday, May 31, walking away with two wins at the Bob Morgan Tournament.  

DES MOINES, Iowa—The National Weather Service Office in Des Moines is providing updates on the possibilities for severe weather. Strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing strong winds, hail and locally heavy rainfall are expected. The first round will begin over western Iowa and tracking eastward into central Iowa by early morning. Brief lull in […]

Boone’s balanced offense and steady pitching helped the Toreadors edge past Ogden, 6–4 , on Friday, May 30, in a competitive road matchup. 

BOONE, Iowa—Boone County had a nice turnout for the planned Memorial and Plaque Dedication Service at the Boone County Home Cemetery north of Boone. The Boone Ministerial Association led the public memorial service to consecrate the land, with a liturgy including the reading of the names of those buried in the cemetery, and a recommittal […]

Boone used early offense and a strong pitching performance from Tyler Lindahl to secure a 5–3 road win over Ogden on Friday, May 30, improving to 5–1 on the season. 

AMES, Iowa—Larry Gene Kirk, 87, of Ames, passed away peacefully at his home on May 27, 2025, after a 16-year courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma.Devoted husband, greatest girl dad, best grandpa and great grandpa, and #1 Cyclone fan, Larry was a kind soul who was willing to offer a helping hand to anyone.He began his […]

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