DES MOINES, Iowa—Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate quickly responded to a Washington, D.C. based group that claimed there are eight counties in Iowa where the number of registered voters exceed the number of eligible voters.  A press release from Pate’s office Monday afternoon responded to the claims that the numbers in Dallas, Johnson, Lyon, […]

OGDEN, Iowa—Longtime Ogden educator, coach and Ogden City Council member Brian Riemers has officially announced his intention to be candidate for a position on the Boone County Board of Supervisors.  Reimers released his official announcement Monday morning. I have lived in Ogden for the past forty years, spending thirty-seven of those years teaching and coaching […]

BOONE, Iowa—Boone County Human Services Council invites the public to participate in the second annual ‘Feel the Love’ food drive this February. Typically, there is a lull in donations after the holidays, so this initiative hopes to replenish our local food pantries. Donations will be accepted February 3 rd through the 7th and will be […]

BOONE, Iowa—Boone Community Theatre will present Sabrina Fair by Samuel Taylor on Feb. 14, 15, 21 and 22 at the First Evangelical Church in Boone.  All shows will be at 7 pm, except for Feb. 22 which will be a 2 pm matinee. The romantic comedy play features Dana Kokjohn of Boone as Sabrina Fairchild, daughter of […]

BOONE, Iowa—Boone County has made available on it’s website links for people to use to find their appropriate caucus location. “Find My Caucus Location” Monday, Feb. 3, 2020 Caucus Locations Post Date:12/16/2019 9:16 AM  Iowa Caucuses will be on Monday, February 3, 2020. For 2020 Republican Caucus locations, click HERE. For 2020 Democratic Caucus Locations, click HERE.

  Democratic Caucus:  All locations open registration at 6 PM on Monday, February 3rd. Those in line by 7 PM will be allowed to complete registration and participate. Please bring a pen, as there will be cards on which to record your presidential preference.  (https://iwillvote.com/locate) Republican Caucus:  Most of the focus on the upcoming caucuses […]

BOONE, Iowa—Democratic Presidential Candidate and businessman Andrew Yang has a packed house Saturday afternoon with a visit to Boone.  Yang was appearing at a rally at La Carreta Restaurant on the south side of Boone.  Yang spoke about his campaign and his plan for issues facing Iowans and many others across the country.  He says […]

Boone Boys Swimming Results from February 1st North Central Swim Conference Championship (results attached PDF). Final Team Standings: Decorah 466 Grinnell 354 Boone 351 Newton 341 Vinton-Shellsburg 260 Williamsburg 188 Oskaloosa 136 Centerville 50 Overall Record 17-5-1 (final record) Next Meet: District Meet @ Fort Dodge, 2/8/20, 12pm (state qualifying meet) ncics championship (1)

Boone Wrestling Results from February 1st (RRC Meet)   160 Collin Mitchell (3-15) placed 6th and scored 5.0 team points. Quarterfinal – Gabriel Christensen (Ballard) 30-11 won by fall over Collin Mitchell (Boone) 3-15 (Fall 5:02) Cons. Round 1 – Collin Mitchell (Boone) 3-15 won by major decision over Tanner Crawford (Carroll) 6-14 (MD 9-1) […]