LOCAL RESULTS FROM YESTERDAY  HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL Ogden over ACGC 10-2 5inn (Ogden is now 5-2/3-1) Boone over ADM 6-2 ADM over Boone 11-1 HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL Boone over ADM 18-0 and 8-7 ACGC over Ogden 13-6 LOCAL SCHEDULE FOR TODAY  HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TENNIS Boone vs Xavier (State Team Tennis)  HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL Boone at Pella Ogden at Woodward Granger Panorama at Madrid HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL Ogden at Woodward […]

BOONE, Iowa—Following an upgrade to the dock at the Don Williams Recreational Area earlier this spring, another feature has been added. Supervisor Shawn Bryant designated funds from the county’s Local Option Sales Tax for betterment projects to be used to acquire and install a kayak launch. Boone County Conservation have completed that project and it’s […]

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host an evening crop walk from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, June 17 near Thor.“This crop walk will cover the basics of mid-season scouting,” said Angie Rieck-Hinz, extension field agronomist.  “We will discuss current conditions, scout for insects and crop diseases and talk about management […]

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.  

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 […]