BOONE, Iowa—Funeral arrangements have been set for 95-year old James C. Blanshan of Boone, Iowa.  He passed away Friday, June 14, 2019 at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames, Iowa.  Interment will be held in the Linwood Park Cemetery in Boone, Iowa. Visitation will be held at the Augustana Lutheran Church in Boone, Wednesday, […]

BOONE, Iowa—Funeral arrangements have been set for 82-year old Jerry Mumm of Boone, Iowa.  A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Grace Community Church, 625 South Division Street, Boone, Iowa. The family will greet friends following the service. Memorials are suggested to Hidden Acres to help fund camp […]

LOCAL SCHEDULE FOR TODAY   HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL Carlisle at Boone (7:15pm on KWBG) Ogden at ACGC (DH) Madrid at Panorama   HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL Carlisle at Boone (DH) Ogden at ACGC (DH) Madrid at Panorama

Happy Father’s Day from KWBG!  

Chances for showers and thunderstorms are back in the forecast through Saturday Night. Some of the storms may be severe by Saturday afternoon and evening. Large hail and damaging wind will be the primary hazards. Widespread heavy rains and flooding are not anticipated.

Cashew Crisps by CK 1 1/2 cups melted butter 2 cups white sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 Tablespoons molasses 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups finely ground salted cashews (grind them up in your food processor with the steel blade – measure AFTER grinding) 2 beaten […]

Here are few basic guidelines to keep in mind based on the U.S. Flag Code: Always make sure the flag never touches the ground or anything below it. Do not display the American flag in inclement weather, unless it’s an all-weather flag. If you want to fly the flag after sunset, keep it well lit. […]

LOCAL RESULTS FROM YESTERDAY   HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL Boone over Solon 4-3 Boone over Nevada 10-6 (Roland Tournament)   Earlham over Ogden 3-2 Ogden over Earlham 10-9   Interstate 35 over Madrid 11-1 5inn Madrid over Interstate 35 3-2   HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL Boone over Webster City 10-0   Ogden over Earlham 9-2 and 12-2 […]

BOONE, Iowa—Mike Salama, of Salama Greenhouse and Floral, will host a Practical Farmers of Iowa field day exploring succulent, houseplant and hydroponic production on Thursday, June 20, from 3-5 p.m., at the greenhouse located in Boone (204 S. Division St.) The event – “Greenhouse Hydroponics, Succulents and Houseplants” – is free to attend and will […]