BOONE, Iowa—Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Adam Gregg were in Boone, holding a town hall meeting to promote the “Invest in Iowa” Act proposed by the Governor.  The “Invest in Iowa” Act would raise the state sales tax and would use the proceeds for water quality initiatives and lower other taxes through a […]

BOONE, Iowa—Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Adam Gregg will be in Boone Wednesday to talk about the Governor’s “Invest in Iowa” effort.  The town hall will be held at the Boone City Hall Auditorium Wednesday morning at 9:00.  Those needed handicapped access should use the west side entrance and elevator to get to […]

BOONE, Iowa—Funeral arrangements have been set for 94-year old Dean Casotti of Boone, Iowa.  A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, March 12, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at the Schroeder-Reimers Memorial Chapel at Sixth and Marshall Streets, Boone, Iowa.  Following his wishes, Dean’s body has been cremated.  Burial of his cremated remains will be held […]

Tuesday morning’s grand opening for the new space at Eastern Star boasts a full service membership wellness center to community members 50 years of age and older.

BOONE, Iowa—On March 9th, 2020 at the regular meeting of the Boone County Conservation Board, the Boy Scouts of America Prairie Winds District Program Chair., Barry Romitti, presented Boone County Conservation Naturalist/Park Ranger, Katie Healy with the 2019 “Spirit of Scouting” Support Award. Katie has been recognized for her outstanding service to the Prairie Winds […]

BOONE, Iowa—The Boone School Board took time during their meeting Monday to recognize staff member Olga Gonzalez with the monthly ‘DORS Award.  ‘DORS stands for Dedicated, Outstanding, Respected Service by a staff member to the district employees, patrons and students.  Gonzalez was nominated by Franklin Principal Brad Winter and Page and Lincoln Principal Autumn Seiler.  […]