The nurses and aides at the Boone County Hospital received these beautiful day brightening daffodils on Thursday, compliments of the employees of Boone’s HyVee  as a thank you for the long hours and dedication.

EXTENDED CLOSURE INFORMATION Alliant Energy is temporarily suspending disconnections for all of Iowa and Wisconsin customers during the public health emergency related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. In addition, the company plans to waive late fees in Iowa. Alliant Energy is encouraging customers to set up payment plans based on their ability to pay. Boone […]

On Thursday afternoon, Governor Reynolds held a press conference to update on the corona virus.  In spite of rumors, the Governor is NOT calling for a shelter in place order.  In fact, she commented  that is wasn’t even “on the table” for discussion.  In addition, while she stated that the National Guard is involved in […]

BOONE, Iowa—Boone Area Humane Society is asking people to avoid surrendering healthy pets, following the guidance provided by the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA). NACA is advising animal shelters to take extra measures to reduce shelter intake to mitigate the short and long-term effects of COVID-19. Vanessa Heenan, Shelter Director at BAHS, said […]

MADISON, Wisconsin—Alliant Energy (NASDAQ: LNT) is temporarily suspending disconnections for all of Iowa and Wisconsin customers during the public health emergency related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. In addition, the company plans to waive late fees in Iowa to help customers who are suffering financial hardships and will collaborate with partners and organizations in Wisconsin […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—Employees impacted by COVID-19 closures can and should apply for unemployment benefits online here: https://www.iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov/file-claim-unemployment-insurance-benefits  In order to comply with current recommended guidelines regarding reducing large gatherings, Iowa Workforce Development strongly encourages claimants to use the online filing system. If customers do not have online access, they can call the unemployment insurance customer service line […]

On March 18th, this was posted on the website of US Department of the Treasury: Washington – Following President Donald J. Trump’s emergency declaration pursuant to the Stafford Act, the U.S. Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) today issued guidance allowing all individual and other non-corporate tax filers to defer up to $1 million of […]

Dave Swensen, retired orchestra teacher in Boone, brought some good feelings  to some Boone residents on Tuesday, 3/17, with a little St. Patrick’s Day Fiddling.   Dave invited people to join him in his driveway for some fun music.