BOONE, Iowa—LifeServe Blood Center continues to remind people that even with the coronavirus pandemic, it’s still important to continue supporting local community blood drives.  The impact of the COVID-19 led to the cancellation of about 500 blood drives over the past several months, primarily because businesses or groups that sponsored such events were unable to […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—Kayaking, canoeing and tubing season are in full swing with summer officially arriving on Saturday afternoon.  With that comes the weekly release of information from the Iowa DNR about issues with some of the state’s beaches. There are 6 beach advisories* for the week of 6/1919 6 Beaches with an E. Coli-related Advisory: Backbone Beach […]

BOONE, Iowa—The Boone Community School District and the Activities Department emphasize their commitment to provide a safe and healthy environment.  Because of that, Superintendent Dr. Brad Manard announced Friday afternoon that the District is aware one of their coaches has entered a self-quarantine period due to contact with an individual that tested positive for COVID-19. […]

BOONE, Iowa—Funeral arrangements are being set for Rebecca J. Eckstein, (Becky Eckstein) was born July 6, 1950 to Glendon and Marilyn Rossow. Becky loved growing up on a small Iowa farm in Lohrville, Iowa. Ever the big helper to her mom and sidekick to her dad. By the time that inquisitive little girl started off […]

CRAZY CRUST PIE (easily a new favorite) INGREDIENTS: 1 c. flour 1/4 c. sugar 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 c. butter or margarine, softened 3/4 c. milk 1 egg 1- 21 oz. can fruit pie filling (apple, cherry, peach, blueberry, blackberry, etc) Sugar or cinnamon-sugar DIRECTIONS: Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, […]

BOONE, Iowa—Funeral arrangements have been set for Orvil Nelson, of Boone, Iowa, went to be with the Lord on April 11, 2020, after nearly 99 full years of incredible dedication to bettering the lives of those around him. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 A.M. on June 27, 2020 at First United […]

It has been announced that Ericson Public Library will begin a phased reopening on July 6th.  There are some restrictions and guidelines which can found by clicking on the link below. https://www.boone.lib.ia.us/about/library-reopening-plan?fbclid=IwAR3p3KL_GxmVGeMv6d_Ee08lgT-Sexqi2zI_MD8ksN4vKsSCLaaiiKpdeCg  

LOCAL RESULTS FROM YESTERDAY   HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL Boone vs Gilbert 3-3 10th Suspended Ogden over Earlham 5-4 Interstate 35 over Madrid 14-0     HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL Boone over Webster City 4-1 Ogden over Earlham 7-5 Interstate 35 over Madrid 13-4 Final (6inn)     LOCAL SCHEDULE FOR TODAY   HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL Kuemper […]

BOONE, Iowa—Boone School Superintendent Dr. Brad Manard today released information about the recent decision to halt the Kid’s Club program operated by YSS at Page Elementary in Boone.  According to the release, the programs have been affected by a positive test for COVID-19.  The District’s BEP Childcare program will be affected during clean up efforts.  […]